A Friendly Look at Pat Sajak’s Family: Meet His Wife and Two Kids
Pat Sajak Focuses on Family After Retirement from ‘Wheel of Fortune’
Pat Sajak, renowned host of Wheel of Fortune, is embracing family life following his retirement in June 2024, after an impressive four-decade tenure on the game show. Sajak, who shares two children with his wife Lesly, expressed eagerness to embark on new adventures together.
Shortly after his divorce from Sherrill Sajak in 1986, Pat met Lesly Brown. The couple married on December 31, 1989, and welcomed their son Patrick in 1990 and daughter Maggie in 1995. Reflecting on his time on the show, Pat remarked, “I’d rather leave a couple years too early than a couple years too late," emphasizing his desire to explore “other things in life” with Lesly.
Lesly, a former model and photographer, graduated from the University of Maryland in 1986 with a degree in television production. She joined Pat onstage during the 7,000th episode of Wheel of Fortune, where he fondly acknowledged their 30 years together, leading Lesly to add, “Thirty.”
Patrick Sajak, the couple’s eldest child, became a physician after graduating from medical school in 2021. Celebrating Patrick’s achievement, Pat revealed on the show, “He is now officially Dr. Sajak, and we’re all thrilled about that.” Patrick’s sister, Maggie, also shared her pride on social media, posting, “My big brother officially became a doctor today, and I am the MOST proud.”
Maggie Sajak, born in January 1995, followed in her father’s footsteps by appearing on Wheel of Fortune. She made her debut at just one year old and later performed in Pat’s absence during his recovery from surgery in 2019. In 2021, she was appointed as the show’s social correspondent.
Outside of her television career, Maggie is pursuing law, having recently graduated from Georgetown University in 2023. “Let the lawyer jokes begin,” she humorously captioned a graduation photo.
Maggie garnered attention in April 2026 when she publicly shared her relationship with Jackson Olson of the Savannah Bananas through a heartwarming Instagram post from Disneyland.
As the Sajak family embarks on new chapters, Pat Sajak’s retirement marks a significant moment not only for him but for the family he cherishes.
