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Ainsley Earhardt
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| Born | 1975/1976 (age 48–49) |
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| Years active | 2000–present |
| Employer | Fox News (2007–present) |
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| Partner(s) | Sean Hannity (2019–present; engaged 2024) |
| Children | 1 |
Ainsley Earhardt (born 1975/1976) is an American television host and author. She is well-known as a co-host of Fox & Friends, a popular morning news show.
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Early Life and Education
Ainsley Earhardt was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina. When she was a young child, her family moved to Charlotte, North Carolina. Later, they moved to the Columbia, South Carolina, area. She finished high school at Spring Valley High School.
After high school, Ainsley first went to Florida State University. She then transferred to the University of South Carolina. There, she earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in journalism.
Career in Television and Writing
Starting in Local News
Ainsley Earhardt began her career in television even before she graduated from college. She was hired as a reporter for WLTX, a CBS station in Columbia, South Carolina. From 2000 to 2004, she worked as a morning and noon news anchor.
She covered important stories, like traveling to New York City after the September 11 attacks. She reported on how South Carolina middle school students raised money. They collected nearly half a million dollars to help firefighters buy a new fire truck. This truck replaced one lost at the World Trade Center site.
In 2005, Earhardt moved to San Antonio, Texas. There, she anchored morning and noon newscasts for television station KENS. While in Texas, she did many exciting things. She completed a half-marathon in Austin. She also went skydiving with the U.S. Army's Golden Knights. She even flew in an F-16 jet with the United States Air Force Thunderbirds at the Air Force Academy.
Becoming an Author
Besides her television work, Ainsley Earhardt has also written several books. She has written three children's books. These include Take Heart, My Child, Through Your Eyes, and I'm So Glad You Were Born. She also wrote a memoir, which is a book about her own life, called The Light Within Me.
Working at Fox News
In 2007, Ainsley Earhardt moved to New York City to work for Fox News Channel. She has appeared on several Fox News programs. She had her own segment called "Ainsley Across America" on Hannity. She also co-hosted Fox and Friends Weekend and All-American New Year's Eve. She was also a panelist on shows like The Live Desk and Red Eye.
In 2016, Earhardt became a co-host of Fox & Friends. This is a popular morning news show. As a co-host, she has interviewed important figures. These include former President Donald Trump and former Vice President Mike Pence.
Earhardt has also shared her views on various topics. For example, when a sheriff's department in Missouri put "In God We Trust" decals on their police cars, some people criticized it. Earhardt defended the sheriff's department. She asked why the rights of the majority were not considered.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Earhardt shared her thoughts on travel. She encouraged people to fly, saying it was a safe time to do so. She also discussed how some people were making the pandemic a political issue.
In December 2021, Earhardt made a comment about the Fox Christmas tree. She said it was a symbol that unites people. She mentioned the Christmas spirit, the holiday season, Jesus, and Hanukkah. This comment about Hanukkah drew some attention.
Personal Life
Ainsley Earhardt has been married twice. Her first marriage was to Kevin McKinney in April 2005. They divorced in 2009. In October 2012, she married Will Proctor, a former college football player. They have one child together. They divorced in 2019.
Ainsley Earhardt is a Christian.
In August 2019, reports suggested that Earhardt began a relationship with fellow Fox News personality Sean Hannity. They were seen together at a wedding. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she hosted her show from a studio at Hannity's home. It was announced that she and Hannity got engaged on Christmas Day 2024.
See also
- New Yorkers in journalism
