Instagram/Maury Povich & Connie Chu TV Maury Povich reveals Connie Chung earned 10 times his salary when they married. He credits his success and happiness to their enduring partnership. April 7, 2026 AceShowbiz - Maury Povich recently opened up about the financial dynamics early in his marriage to Connie Chung, revealing that his wife was the primary earner at the start of their relationship. During a conversation with Adam Friedland for Interview magazine, Maury Povich was jokingly called a "gold digger." Responding with humor, he admitted, "Absolutely.