Steve-o Discloses Humorous Paycheck From Jackass Season 1

WHO:

ComingSoon.net - Steve-O, comedian and reality star

NY Post - Steve-O, Playboy

WHAT:

ComingSoon.net - Steve-O revealed his salary for MTV’s Jackass Season 1 was “shocking” and “comical.”

NY Post - Steve-O described himself as "broke, unemployed and homeless" despite gaining fame from the show.

WHERE:

ComingSoon.net - MTV, the network that aired Jackass.

WHEN:

ComingSoon.net - Steve-O returned to make one last Jackass movie 26 years after the original series.

WHY:

NY Post - Steve-O quipped that fame "comes a lot easier than fortune."

HOW:

ComingSoon.net - Steve-O opened up about his experiences and salary in a recent interview.

(UPDATED June 25, 2026 13:46 UTC)

Steve-O, the comedian and reality star known for his role in MTV's Jackass, recently revealed that his salary for the show's first season was both "shocking" and "comical." Despite achieving fame through the series, he described himself as "broke, unemployed and homeless," emphasizing that fame "comes a lot easier than fortune." In a recent interview, he also shared his experiences and reflected on returning to make one last Jackass movie, 26 years after the original series.