Megyn Kelly Biography
Megyn Kelly is an American journalist, news anchor, political commentator, and former corporate defense attorney. She is best known for working at Fox News from 2004 to 2017. Kelly also appeared as a host on shows like America Live, America’s Newsroom, and Sunday Night with Megyn Kelly.
Kelly went to school at Tecumseh Elementary School in suburban Syracuse, New York. Then she attended Bethlehem Central High School. In 1992, She received a degree in political science from the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University. Moreover, she received a J.D. from Albany Law School in 1995.
Megyn began her career as a lawyer before changing course to become an assignment reporter in 2004. She worked in a law firm named Bickel and Brewer LLP as an associate. Afterward, Megyn went to Jones Day, an international law firm, and worked there for 9 years.
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Kelly’s journalism career began when she was hired by WJLA-TV as a general assignment reporter. She then joined the Fox Entertainment Group in 2004 as a general assignment reporter and covered several delicate news and report.
Additionally, Kelly started hosting her own legal segment named Kelly’s Court. The show received a lot of fame and recognition. On February 1, 2010, Megyn started hosting a show titled America Live. She earned media attention for her coverage of the results United States Presidential election in 2012. Kelly joined NBC in March 2017 and has interviewed the President of Russia Vladimir Putin.
Moreover, she appeared on a weekly segment on ”The O’Reilly Factor” and sometimes filled in for Greta Van Susteren on ”On the Record”. She scored an award from Childhelp for her work as a Fox News anchor covering the subject of child abuse. She was included in the 2014 ”Time” list of the 100 most influential people.
Megyn Kelly Age
How old is Megyn Kelly? Kelly is 53 years old. She was born Megyn Marie Kelly on November 18, 1970, in Champaign, Illinois, the United States of America. In addition, Megyn celebrates her birthday on November 18th every year.
Megyn Kelly Height | Weight
Kelly stands at a height of 5’6″ (1.68m) and weighs 59 kg (130 lbs).
Megyn Kelly Family | Siblings
Kelly was born to Edward Kelly and Linda. Her father taught at the State University of New York at Albany and her mother was a homemaker. Her father was born in 1940 and died in 1985. He suffered a heart attack when Kelly was 15 years old.
Megyn Kelly Husband | Children
Kelly got married to her first husband Daniel Kendall in 2001 but got a divorce in 2006. In 2008, Megyn got married to Douglas Brunt, former president and CEO of the cybersecurity firm Authentium. Additionally, Brunt is a full-time writer and novelist. They have been blessed with three children, Yardley Evans, Thatcher Bray, and Edward Yates.
Megyn Kelly Net Worth | Salary
Kelly has an estimated net worth of $45 million. Her income is mainly attributed to her career as a journalist and news anchor.
Megyn Kelly’s Salary
During her tenure at NBC, Kelly receives an average annual salary of $23 million. This makes her among the top-paid journalist in the United States of America.