Vanna White Doesn't Cook for Her Family: 'Why Should I?'

Vanna White, the iconic host of "Wheel of Fortune," dropped a revelation that might surprise her many fans: she doesn’t cook. Her reasoning? "Why should I?" she quipped during a recent appearance on "The Drew Barrymore Show." Maybe spinning letters is her only culinary task?

White joined the show alongside her son, Nikko Santo Pietro, who happens to be a professional chef. While Nikko whipped up a fire-roasted salsa for Barrymore and his mom, the topic of cooking came up, and White made it clear that she's not exactly the queen of the kitchen.

Her ex-husband, George Santo Pietro, Nikko's father, owned a renowned restaurant called Santopietro's in Bel-Air during the 1980s. It was a hotspot frequented by celebrities, including Drew Barrymore herself, who reminisced about the place's heyday during the show.

White was married to George from 1990 to 2002, and together they have two children—Nikko and Giovanna "Gigi" Santo Pietro. While George and Nikko seem to have inherited the culinary genes, Vanna appears content letting them handle the cooking.

Back in December, Vanna and Nikko stirred up a buzz online with a cooking video featuring "Uncle Roy’s Chicken." Though Vanna admitted she’s "not a good cook," the internet was far more captivated by Nikko himself. Comments ranged from "What’s his @? Asking for a friend" to playful matchmaking proposals. Clearly, Nikko’s cooking isn’t the only thing drawing attention.

Meanwhile, on the Barrymore show, Vanna also opened up about her wardrobe. After 42 years on "Wheel of Fortune," she’s worn over 8,000 gowns. While she doesn’t get to keep them, she’s allowed to borrow dresses for special occasions. She admitted she’s more of a sweatpants-at-home kind of woman—a relatable vibe for someone who spends her workdays glammed up.

As "Wheel of Fortune" gears up for a new era with Ryan Seacrest stepping into Pat Sajak’s shoes, Vanna remains an enduring part of the show’s legacy. And while she might not cook for her family, it's clear she’s got plenty of other talents to keep her thriving.