Christine Devine facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Christine Devine
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Devine in 2015
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| Born | November 2, 1965 Hamburg, New York, U.S.
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| Education | Arizona State University |
| Occupation | News anchor |
| Years active | 1987-present |
| Employer | KLST KVOA-TV KTTV 1990-present |
| Spouse(s) | Sean McNabb |
| Parent(s) | Karen and Jack Devine |
| Awards | 16 Emmy Awards, Associated Press Award |
Christine Devine (born November 2, 1965) is an American television news anchor in Los Angeles. You can see her on Fox 11 News on KTTV during weeknights. She has won many awards, including 16 Emmys. Six of these Emmys were for being the best newscast.
Early Life and School
Christine Devine was born in Hamburg, New York. She grew up in Arizona. She finished college at Arizona State University in 1987. She started her career as a reporter in Arizona.
Christine is part of the Hall of Fame at the Walter Cronkite School of Broadcast Journalism. This is a special honor for people who have done great things in news. She also received an award from Arizona State University for her achievements. In 2021, she received an honorary doctorate from Cal State LA.
Christine went to Tolleson Union High School in Tolleson, Arizona. She was the top student in her class, known as the Valedictorian. Her classmates also voted her "Most Likely to Succeed."
Christine's mother married Dr. Jack Devine. He legally adopted Christine, and she changed her name to Christine Devine.
Christine's Career in News
Christine Devine is very well known for her special news segment called "Wednesday's Child." Since 1994, she has helped find homes for foster children. These are children who need a loving family to adopt them. Thanks to her work, more than 500 children have found their forever families!
In 2009, Christine was honored in Washington, D.C., for her amazing work with "Wednesday's Child." She even wrote a book about it called Finding a Forever Family, A News Anchor's Notebook.
Christine has received many awards for her community work. Some of these include the Angels in Adoption award and awards from groups like American Women in Radio & Television. She has also been honored by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
Christine also helped start The Good News Foundation. This is a group created by news anchors in Los Angeles. They wanted to highlight the good things happening in the city. The foundation has helped build a computer lab for kids experiencing homelessness. They also created a place where women can get free clothes for job interviews.
In 2015, Christine celebrated 25 years of working at Fox News. That's a long time to be a news anchor!
You might have even seen Christine Devine on TV or in movies! She has appeared as a reporter in shows like 24 and Prison Break. She was also in movies like The Cable Guy and Independence Day.
Her Personal Life
Christine Devine married musician and actor Sean McNabb on September 9, 2016. Both Christine and Sean are very active in their community. They often take part in charity events like Harley rides and golf tournaments. They also do public speaking to help others.
Images for kids
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Christine Devine in 2015
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Sean McNabb and Christine Devine at Night of 100 Stars 2015
