Nancy O’Dell Biography
Nancy O’Dell is a seasoned American television host and entertainment journalist. She is best known for serving as a co-anchor of the syndicated entertainment news show Entertainment Tonight from January 3, 2011, to August 2, 2019.
Nancy O’Dell Age
How old is Nancy O’Dell? O’Dell is 57 years old as of 2023. She was born Nancy Evelyn Humphries on February 25, 1966, in Sumter, South Carolina, in the United States of America. In addition, she celebrates her birthday on February 25th every year.
Nancy O’Dell Husband
O’Dell is currently not in a relationship. However, she was previously married to Keith Zubulevich(2005-2018) and Richard O’Dell(1995-2004).
Nancy O’Dell Children
O’Dell has a daughter named Ashby Grace Zubulevich.
Nancy O’Dell Family
She is the daughter of Leonard Humphries (father) and Betty Humphries (mother). In addition, she has a sibling, Karen Alley. The two were raised together in Myrtle Beach.
Nancy O’Dell Education
O’Dell attended Coastal Academy High School (no longer existing). She joined Clemson University, where she graduated with a summa cum laude bachelor’s degree in marketing in 1990. At the college, she joined Kappa Kappa Gamma.
In 1987, Nancy won the Miss South Carolina pageant and represented the state at Miss America in 1988 winning a preliminary swimsuit award. In 1990, she finished 1st runner-up to Gina Tolleson in the Miss South Carolina USA pageant. Later the same year, Nancy won Miss World.
O’Dell Career
Nancy began her broadcasting career at WPDE-TV in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina as a reporter and anchor. She later shifted to work as a morning news anchor and crime reporter at WCBD-TV in Charleston, South Carolina. From her excellent work, she was honored by the Associated Press with the Best Report of the Year Award(all media, South Carolina).
In 1993, Nancy joined NBC’s WTVJ in Miami co-anchoring the 5:30 news alongside Jackie Nespral. She left the station in 1995 and relocated to Las Vegas where she worked as an entertainment reporter for the nationally syndicated tabloid show; A Current Affair until 1996 when the show ended.
Starting in 1996, O’Dell joined the entertainment news program Access Hollywood. In addition, she contributed to NBC News’ Today and Dateline NBC. Nancy has covered notable events such as the Oscars, Emmys, Grammys, and Golden Globe Awards.
In 2004 and 2005, she co-hosted the Miss USA and Miss Universe competitions. She further co-hosted the New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade on WNBC from 2004 to 2006. Nancy co-hosted the Miss USA 2006 pageant alongside Drew Lachey, the Miss Universe 2006 pageant alongside Carlos Ponce, and the Miss USA 2007 pageant alongside Tim Vincent.
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She co-hosts the most-watched entertainment news program in the world, Entertainment Tonight. Before this show, Nancy co-anchored Access Hollywood for 13 years. In addition, she contributed reports to CBS’ The Early Show as well as NBC’s Today and Dateline.
Having over 20 years of live television experience, O’Dell has always nailed it when hosting live network specials such as the Emmy Awards Red Carpet pre-show for NBC (2006), ABC (2000), and Fox (1999). She has also featured in films and television series such as Charmed, Beverly Hills 90210, and General Hospital.
The award-winning journalist has been honored with three Associated Press Awards, an Emmy Award, and two Society of Professional Journalists Awards. In 2009, Nancy was also honored with the Beautiful Humanitarian Award by the Professional Beauty Association.
In addition, she was nominated for the prestigious ICG Publicist Guild Press Award for two consecutive years(1999 and 2000). She was also ranked as one of the 20 Hottest Stars by Shape magazine.
Nancy O’Dell Net Worth
Nancy has an estimated net worth of $16 million. Her income is mainly from her successful career as an entertainment journalist. In addition, she receives an annual salary of $4 million.
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