‘Wheel of Fortune’s’ Vanna White’s Rarely-Seen Daughter, Who Turns 27, Looks Like Mom’s ‘Young’ Version, Sparking Talks
ArchiveFirst published August 20, 2024. It may not reflect later developments.
Vanna White, known for her role on “Wheel of Fortune,” recently shared a rare photo of her daughter, Giovanna “Gigi” Santo Pietro, who turned 27. In a birthday tribute, Vanna posted a side-by-side image of Gigi as a baby and now. One fan commented, “Oh wow. She’s a young Vanna,” while another noted, “Definitely favors Vanna but got her Dad’s Italian complexion! A beautiful combination!”
Vanna expressed pride in Gigi’s career as a tattoo artist. “Mom, my art is on someone’s body for the rest of their lives,” Gigi explained. Vanna was impressed, saying, “You have to be so good and confident. You can’t mess up.” She even hinted at getting a matching tattoo with Gigi, calling it a way to have her daughter’s art on her.
Vanna also celebrated her son, Nikko Santo Pietro, who turned 30. She shared throwback photos of them, captioning, “Happy birthday @nikkoshow! I am so proud of the amazing young man you have become!” Fans praised Nikko’s resemblance to his mother, with one saying, “He has mom’s good looks.”
Nikko, a real estate agent and investor, follows his passion for homes and enjoys cooking and hosting poetry nights. Despite their 2002 divorce, Vanna and her ex-husband George Santo Pietro remain involved in their children’s lives. Vanna’s social media posts continue to celebrate her children’s achievements and their close bond.
