Megyn Kelly
Megyn Kelly | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 18, 1970 |
| Other names | Megyn Kendall |
| Education | BA Political Science, Syracuse University, JD, Albany Law School |
| Occupation | News Anchor & Host of America Live |
| Employer | Fox News |
| Spouse | Douglas Brunt |
| Website | Biography on FoxNews.com |
Megyn Marie Kelly (born November 18, 1970), previously known as Megyn Kendall,[1] is an American news anchor employed by the Fox News Channel. She currently hosts America Live from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on FNC. The show is broadcast live from the network’s New York studios. She previously co-hosted America's Newsroom, along with Bill Hemmer, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Early life and education
Kelly was nine years of age when her parents moved to Delmar, New York from Syracuse, New York. At Bethlehem Central High School, Kelly played on the basketball and field hockey teams, as well as captaining the cheerleading squad. Her father, who was on the staff of the University at Albany, died when she was 15.[2] She earned her undergraduate degree in Political Science from Syracuse University and her J.D. from Albany Law School, where she served as an editor of the Albany Law Review.[3]
Legal career
She was an associate in the Chicago office of Bickel & Brewer LLP, during which time she co-wrote an article for the American Bar Association's Litigation journal entitled "The Conflicting Roles of Lawyer as Director."[4] She was also an attorney who practiced as a litigator with Jones Day, in New York City, Chicago and Washington, D.C., before leaving to pursue a career in journalism.[5]
Broadcast career
She joined Fox News in 2004.[6] Before joining Fox News Channel, Kelly served as a general assignment reporter for ABC News affiliate WJLA-TV in Washington. During her tenure at WJLA, Kelly covered significant national and local events, including major national events such as the 2004 presidential race and the D.C. sniper cases.[7]
Prior to her anchor role, Kelly served as a general assignment reporter for FNC based in Washington, where she provided live coverage of the confirmation hearings for U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. and Chief Justice John Roberts. She also reported on the retirement of Justice Sandra Day O'Connor and the death of Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist.[8]
Kelly contributed legal segments for Special Report with Brit Hume and hosted her own legal segment, "Kelly's Court," during Weekend Live. She frequently appears on The O'Reilly Factor and occasionally fills in for Greta Van Susteren on On the Record. Most of Kelly’s reporting focused on legal or political matters. She also is a regular anchor, after beginning as a substitute anchor during weekends.[9]
On February 1, 2010, Kelly’s show, America Live, replaced Fox News’ The Live Desk which was co-hosted by Martha MacCallum and Trace Gallagher. In turn, MacCallum took Kelly’s position on America’s Newsroom. She has been a regular guest-panelist on Fox News' late-night satire program Red Eye w/ Greg Gutfeld, and she was a guest on the Howard Stern radio program on April 20, 2010.
Personal life
In 2008, she married Douglas Brunt, the President and CEO of Authentium, at Oheka Castle, in Huntington, New York.[10] In September 2009, she gave birth to a boy, Edward Yates Brunt, named for his grandfathers.[11] Her first marriage ended in divorce in 2006.[12]
References
- ^ New Year, New Name, MediaBistro
- ^ For Megyn Kelly, a quick rise at Fox TimesUnion
- ^ Megyn Kelly BIO. Fox News; Updated February, 2010.
- ^ "HeinOnline". HeinOnline. Retrieved 2010-05-12.
- ^ http://www.albanylaw.edu/sub.php?navigation_id=1094&internal_link_nav_id=1096
- ^ [1], Fox News
- ^ [2], Fox News Biography Retrieved on 21 January 2009
- ^ [3], Fox News Biography retrieved on 21 January 2009
- ^ [4], Washington Post
- ^ [5], Vows Megyn Kelly and Douglas Brunt , Linda Saslow,New York Times
- ^ Fox News' Megyn Kelly delivers baby boy, The Washington Times, September 25, 2009
- ^ Bercovici, Jeff (2008-09-11). "Vows And The Mystery Of The Missing Marriage - Mixed Media". Portfolio.com. Retrieved 2010-05-12.