Gretchen Carlson Biography
Gretchen Carlson is an American journalist, author, and former television commentator. She is popular for being included in ‘Time Magazine 2017’ as the 100 Most Influential People In The World.
Carlson moved to the Fox News television channel in 2005 and became the co-host of the morning show titled ‘Fox & Friends’ alongside Steve Doocy and Brian Kilmeade.
She announced her departure from ‘Fox & Friends’ in 2013. Soon after leaving, she launched a new program named ‘The Real Story with Gretchen Carlson’. On June 23, 2016, her contract with Fox News expired.
Carlson graduated from Stanford University, where she studied organizational behavior. Carlson spent a study-abroad year at Oxford University, studying the works of Virginia Woolf, and was later named to the inaugural class of the Anoka High School Hall of Fame back in 2011.
Gretchen Carlson Age
How old is Gretchen? Carlson is 57 years old as of 2023. She was born on June 21, 1966, in Anoka, Minnesota, United States. In addition, Gretchen celebrates her birthday on June 21st every year, and her birth name is Gretchen Elizabeth Carlson.
Gretchen Carlson’s Height
Carlson stands at a height of 5 feet 3 inches (160 cm). Her bra size is 32C, waist size 28 inches, and hip size 38 inches.
Gretchen Carlson Family
Carlson’s parents are Karen Barbara (Hyllengren) and Lee Roy Carlson. Her father, Lee Carlson is of Swedish descent. He celebrated his 75th birthday on April 26, 2009, and his 80th birthday on April 26, 2014. Her family has a General Motors auto dealership in Anoka, Minnesota. It has been in the Carlson family for more than 90 years. Carlson has an older sister (by three years), Kris Carlson Germain (born on January 17, 1964), and two brothers.
Gretchen Carlson Husband
Carlson got married to Casey Close on October 4, 1997. Casey Close is a sports agent and they are parents to two children. A daughter Kaia Close and a son Christian Close.
Gretchen Fox News
In 2005, Carlson moved to the Fox News television channel and became the co-host of the morning show titled ‘Fox & Friends alongside Steve Doocy and Brian Kilmeade.
She announced her departure from ‘Fox & Friends’ in 2013. Soon after leaving, she launched a new program named ‘The Real Story with Gretchen Carlson’. On June 23, 2016, her contract with Fox News expired.
She filed a lawsuit against then Fox News Chairman and CEO Roger Ailes claiming sexual harassment on July 6, 2016. Moreover, dozens of other women also came to accuse Roger Ailes of harassment. Because of the pressure, Ailes resigned. In September 2016, Carlson and 21st Century Fox finally settled the lawsuit for $20 million.
Gretchen Carlson’s Book
- Getting Real (16 June 2016)
Gretchen Carlson Net Worth | Salary
Carlson has an estimated net worth of $16 million. Her income is mainly attributed to her career as a journalist, author, and television commentator.
Gretchen Carlson Salary
Carlson receives an estimated annual salary of around $1.5 million.