Trevor Noah, who is a well-known comedian and television host, has grabbed the media’s attention after his recent controversy related to Trump and his connection to Jeffrey Epstein contoversial ‘Island.’ Trump has threatened to sue Noah for his Epstein joke while hosting the Grammy Awards. If you want more details related to the controversy, continue reading.
In this blog, I’ll discuss from the very start who is Trevor Noah? What is hisage, height, net worth, relationship status, and the recent Trump controversy?
Who is Trevor Noah? Age and Personal Life
Noah is a very popular comedian. Apart from this, he is also a writer, political commentator, producer, television host, and actor. Noah has been hosting the Grammy Awards for the past six years now.
Trevor is 41 years old as of now. He was born in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, on 20 February 1984. Noah has completed his studies at a private school in Gauteng. He is classified as Coloured because his mother, Patricia Nombuyiselo Noah, is a black woman, while his father, Robert, is considered white.
Trevor Noah has mentioned in his autobiography, Born a Crime. It says that at the time of my birth, interracial sexual relations and marriages were illegal, and were decriminalized a year after my birth.
During the show, Trevor mentioned that it is his last year of hosting the Grammys after constantly hosting it from 2021 to 2026. He said, “I told you, it’s my last year! What are you going to do about it?”
Let’s see Trevor’s journey from the beginning in the next section.
Trevor Noah Films, TV Shows, and Awards
Trevor is known for his work in TV shows and as a comedian. His career includes 22 wins and 98 nominations. He has made a successful acting career on Netflix and in Hollywood films. These are some of Noah’s popular films and TV shows.
Popular Films and TV Shows
| Category | Title | Year(s) | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Film | Black Panther | 2018 | Griot (voice) |
| Film | Black Panther: Wakanda Forever | 2022 | Griot (voice) |
| Film | Coming 2 America | 2021 | Totatsi Bibinyana |
| TV Show | The Daily Show with Trevor Noah | 2015–2022 | Host, writer, executive producer |
| TV Show | Tonight with Trevor Noah | 2010–2011 | Host and creator |
| TV Special | Annual Grammy Awards | 2021–2026 | Host |
| TV Special | White House Correspondents Dinner | 2022 | Host |
| Stand-Up | Afraid of the Dark | 2017 | Netflix |
| Stand-Up | Son of Patricia | 2018 | Netflix |
| Stand-Up | Where Was I | 2023 | Stand-up special |
Awards and Recognition
Noah has earned many awards and recognitions throughout his career. Some of the most auspicious awards are his 2 time Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Short Form Variety Series, The Daily Show.
He has been nominated for the Grammy Award for his stand-up comedy shows. Along with this, Trevor has earned a Golden Globe nomination and has received the Erasmus Prize for his ability to use humor to address social and political issues.
Trevor has his own website under his name, on which details about his shows, tours, books, and podcasts are available.
Trevor Noah’s Net Worth in 2026
Noah is South Africa’s richest comedian and the world’s fourth richest comedian. His earning is the reflection of multiple salary sources. When he was hosting The Daily Show in 2015, Trevor’s salary was somewhere around $5 to $8 million. However, in September 2017, Trevor’s deal with Viacom boosted his annual salary to $16 million.
According to Cosmopolitan, Trevor’s net worth in 2026 is around $100 million, which mainly comes from his TV hosting, acting, production, podcasts, and books.
Relationships of Trevor Noah: Is He Married?
Trevor Noah is not married at the age of 41. He doesn’t believe in staying together even after marriage, he said, ‘I think one of the biggest reasons people get divorced and relationships break up is because of this cohabiting bullshit.’
He also believes in keeping his personal life away from the media attention. His name has been connected to many celebrities like Dua Lipa and Minka Kelly. However, he hasn’t officially announced any of his relationships.
One post on X mentioned, according to Nicki Minaj, Trevor Noah is gay & everyone in the industry knows his boyfriend, when a video of him with a boy in New York City went viral on social media. After this video became viral, many fans came in support of Noah in the comments section. Take a look at the video.
Recent Controversy and News about Trevor Noah and Trump
Recently, on 1 February 2026, while hosting the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, Trevor Noah became the center of attention for every media house. After Billie Eilish won the Song of the Year Grammy, Noah cracked a joke about Trump and his connection with the Epstein case. He said, ‘Congratulations, Billie Eilish. Wow. That’s a Grammy that every artist wants – almost as much as Trump wants Greenland. Which makes sense because, since Epstein’s gone, he needs a new island to hang out with Bill Clinton.’
On which Trump has responded on Truth Social, ‘sending my lawyers to sue.’ He also wrote, ‘Noah said, INCORRECTLY, about me. I can’t speak for Bill, but I have never been to Epstein Island, nor anywhere close.’
He added a threatening statement, ‘Get ready, Noah, I’m going to have some fun with you!’
Trevor Noah has been a comedian for years and is involved in political commentary, but this time, he has made a new enemy, and that too with the President of America, Donald Trump. Let’s see what steps Donald Trump will take against Noah. Stay connected to get the latest updates.
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