Kristen Hampton Biography
Kristen Hampton is an American anchor and news reporter currently working as the host of WBTV. She is best known as the host of WBTV’s ‘The Good News. Hampton started her career as a studio camera operator at WAGT at the age of 18. She then quickly worked her way into the newsroom as a reporter. In 2003, she landed at WBTV for what she calls, “The best job in the world”.
Kristen had a passion for news from an early age. She was a studio guest during a live newscast in her hometown of Augusta, Georgia. When the show opened, Hampton was excited and knew that her career in the news was coming to reality.
At the age of 18, Kristen started as a studio camera operator at WAGT. She quickly worked herself up into the newsroom as a reporter. Five years later, in 2013, Hampton landed herself at WBTV for what she calls, “The best job in the world.”
Kristen reports on ‘The Good News. Since March 2019, she has been on the street, taking viewers suggestions on stories that encourage and make her audience smile. Be the first one to watch her at Good News on weekdays at 5:30 on WBTV.
Kristen Hampton Age
How old is Kristen? Hampton is 43 years old as of 2023. She was born on May 1, 1980, in Augusta, Georgia, the United States of America. In addition, she celebrates her birthday on May 1st every year.
Kristen Hampton Family
Hampton was born and raised in Augusta, Georgia, and raised alongside her sister. Details about her parents are not available. We promise to keep you posted once the details are available in the limelight.
Kristen Hampton Partner
Kristen is happily married to her lady spouse. Her wife is called Terra Thompson. On April 29, 2019, Hampton disclosed her partner on Facebook where she received lots of comments and messages from well-wishers.
In 2008, the couple first met and they were indifferent relationships with other women. However, in September, the couple tied the knot at Historic Hill farm in the presence of eight guests. Terra and Kristen have not yet revealed whether they have any children. We promise to keep you posted on their children once the details are available.
Kristen Hampton Wife Cancer
The couple also celebrated Terra’s first screening together at Charlotte Radiology where Kristen encouraged her to get Mammograms. Kristen recorded herself having a mammogram which she thought would help women see that getting it done ain’t scary. Moreover, there was a two-centimeter mass on Kristen’s left breast, raising the possibility of cancer cells from the mammogram. It was then removed safely.
Kristen Hampton Net Worth
Hampton has an estimated net worth of between $100,000 – $1 million. Her career as a news anchor is the primary source of her income.
Kristen Hampton Salary
Hampton receives an annual salary of approximately $52, 812 – $112,460 according to the WBTV anchor’s salary.