Abby Phillip Biography
Abby Philip is an American journalist currently CNN’s senior political correspondent and anchor of Inside Politics Sunday, an hour-long in-depth conversation on the week’s most important political storylines. She joined the network in 2017 to cover the Trump administration and worked as a White House Correspondent through 2019.
In January 2020, Abby moderated CNN’s Democratic Presidential Debate in Iowa. She further anchored special coverage of Election Nighty in America surrounding the 2020 election. This coverage lasted several days and eventually, CNN became the first news outlet to project Joe Biden as the winner..
In January 2021, Philip anchored the CNN Special Report” Kamala Harris: Making History about the Vice President’s barrier-breaking career and how her childhood experiences helped shape her.
Abby joined CNN from The Washington Post where she worked as a national political reporter, covering the White House. Prior to joining the Washington Post, Abby worked as a digital reporter for politics at ABC News. She also covered the Obama White House for POLITICO and his campaign finance and lobbying.
Abby was named to the 100 Next lists in 2021 and she was the recipient of the National Urban League’s Women of Power Award. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Government from Havard University.
Abby Phillip Age
Philip is 34 years old as of 2022. She was born on November 25, 1988, in Bowie, Maryland, the United States of America. In addition, Philip celebrates her birthday on November 25th every year.
Abby Phillip Husband
Abby is married to her husband Marcus Glenn Richardson since May 26, 2018. The couple first met in 2011 at a friend’s party. However, they never exchanged contacts at first. They later met at another party organized by the same mutual friend and started dating. Eventually, they got engaged in December 2016.
Her husband Richardson is a managing consultant at nVisium, a web, and mobile app security company. In addition, he holds a Bachelor’s degree in Internation Affairs from Florida University.
Abby Phillip’s Baby
Philip has a daughter named Naomi Angelina Richardson born on August 16, 2021.
Abby Phillip Height
Philip stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 7 inches tall.
Abby Phillip Parents, Nationality
Abby is the daughter of Carlos Philip and June Philip. Her father serves as the psychology program manager for the District of Columbia Public Schools in Washington, while her mother is a Realtor and real estate investor with Fairfax Realty. Moreover, she belongs of Afro-Trinidadian descent.
Abby Phillip’s Net Worth
Philip has an estimated net worth of between $1 million – $5 million. Her income is mainly from her successful career as a broadcast journalist.
Abby Phillip Salary
Abby receives an approximate annual salary of between $40,000 – $110,000.