What is David Charvet’s Net Worth?
David Charvet, a French singer and actor, has a net worth of $30 million. He gained recognition for his role on the hit television series “Baywatch” in the 1990s. He was previously married to model/actress Brooke Burke, with whom he has two children. The couple began dating in 2005 and were married from 2011 to 2018.
David Charvet’s Divorce Settlement with Brooke Burke
Actor and singer David Charvet was married to model Brooke Burke from 2011 to 2018. They had two children together and agreed to 50/50 custody and expenses for their children in their divorce settlement.
Brooke kept a home in Malibu and a condo in Santa Monica, while David kept a property in Malibu. Brooke also kept ownership of two fitness companies, while David got several companies of his own including Malibu Stone and Building Materials. They plan to split their art collection in the future.
David Charvet’s Real Estate Ventures and Career Transition
In 1998, David Charvet purchased five parcels of land in Malibu’s Serra Retreat neighborhood for $1.275 million from Mel Gibson. He demolished the previous structure and built a 6,000 square-foot home in 2007, followed by a 12,000 French-style manor known as Chateau Charvet in 2015. Despite his divorce from Brooke, they continued to own the property together and rented it out for as much as $75,000 per month. The house was once occupied by Kylie Jenner and rumored to be of interest to Prince Harry and Princess Meghan in February 2020.
Charvet’s experience with building his Malibu house in 2006 led him to take over as project manager and develop a career in the construction business. He now runs The Jones Builders Group, a residential contracting company based in Los Angeles that builds between 10 and 14 houses per year. Charvet finds his work in construction more satisfying and enjoys the greater amount of time he can spend with his family.
Early Life and Career
David Charvet was born in Lyon, France in 1972 to Cristiane Charvet Haddad and businessman Paul Guez, founder of the Sasson jeans brand. He grew up in a Jewish household and attended school in France before deciding to pursue acting in the United States.
Charvet won a green card through the Morrison visa lottery in the early 1990s and moved to the U.S. to begin his acting career.
David Charvet’s Career Highlights
David Charvet landed his big break in 1992 as Matt Brody on “Baywatch” and remained on the show for three seasons. He also appeared on “Melrose Place” and in various other TV shows and films. In 1999, he left acting to pursue a music career in France. He released three pop rock studio albums and sold over 2.5 million copies. In 2006, he returned to acting and appeared in “Prisoners of the Sun” and “Green Flash.” He also competed on reality shows such as “The Superstars” and “La Ferme Célébrités.” Charvet eventually left the entertainment industry to spend more time with his family.
Personal Life and Environmental Activism
Charvet dated his “Baywatch” co-star Pamela Anderson from 1992 to 1994. In 1995, he began dating Brooke Burke, and they had two children together. The couple got married in August of 2011 but announced their divorce in 2018, which was finalized in March of 2020. Despite their separation, they have maintained a good relationship and are successful co-parents.
Charvet is also passionate about conservation and the environment. He joined The Blue Seals, a non-profit organization aimed at providing a rapid response to environmental emergencies and ocean preservation, in June of 2010. He is a member of the group’s board of directors and helped the organization raise awareness of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The organization also collaborated with French company Ecoceane to design ships that could collect floating waste and hydrocarbons for the cleanup effort.
