Courtney Bryant Biography
Courtney Bryant is an American journalist who is currently an evening anchor and reporter at CBS affiliate KMOV in St. Louis, Missouri since January 2020. She co-anchors FOX 5 News at 5 pm, 6 pm, and 10 pm on weeknights. Previously, Bryant worked as the evening anchor and reporter at KBAK, the CBS/FOX affiliate in Bakersfield, California.
Bryant is currently an evening news anchor at FOX 5 Atlanta. Since joining the station in January 2020, Courtney has covered many stories significant to Atlanta and the entire country. Most notably, she covered the COVID-19 pandemic, social unrest following the death of George Floyd, and the funeral of civil rights icon John Lewis.
Bryant grew up in Los Angeles and graduated from Pepperdine University in Malibu, California with a bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism.
Prior to joining FOX 5 Atlanta, Bryant worked as an evening anchor and reporter at KMOV, the CBS affiliate in St. Louis, Missouri. At the station, she had the opportunity to interview the Missouri governor Eric Greitens, who resigned following allegations of sexual misconduct and blackmail.
She also covered the 2016 presidential debate between President Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton at Washington University. This led to extended breaking news coverage of area-wide unrest following the liberation of St. Louis police officer Jason Stockley.
A week before the 2020 presidential elections, Bryant was granted an exclusive one-on-one interview with the then-candidate President Joe Biden.
Courtney is a member of the National Association of Black Journalists. She is a philanthropist, having her supported a number of causes including Relay for Life, The American Cancer Society, and NAMI Walks, a benefit for the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
She has also worked for the former Israel Broadcasting Authority in Jerusalem. In addition, Bryant has spent several years working as a freelance entertainment reporter in Los Angeles.
Courtney Bryant Age
How old is Courtney Bryant? Bryant was born on October 27th in Los Angeles, California. However, she has not disclosed her year of birth. She is under the horoscope sign of Scorpio. Bryant is over 30 years of age.
Courtney Bryant Husband
Courtney is married to Justin McFarland since June 16, 2019. She first met her husband McFarland in 2011 in Malibu, California, the same venue they tied their knots to.
Additionally, McFarland proposed to Bryant in 2018 while they were on a romantic trip at Rancho Palos Verdes in Los Angeles, California and Courtney definitely said yes.
Courtney Bryant Family
Bryant lives a low-key life and thus has not disclosed details about her parents. However, she is a family girl and never fails to cheer her parents on special occasions. She grew up with her two siblings; a brother named Shwan Bryant and a sister named Lauren Bryant.
Courtney Bryant’s Height
Bryant stands at a height of 5 feet 4 inches and weighs approximately 53 kgs. In addition, she has dark brown hair and brown eyes.
Courtney Bryant Net Worth
Bryant has an estimated net worth of $500 thousand. Her income is mainly attributed to her career as a news anchor and reporter.
Courtney Bryant Salary
Bryant receives an annual salary of 50,217 – $114,347 from KMOV as a reporter and news anchor.