Jessica Tarlov
Jessica Tarlov | |
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| Born | Jessica Tarlov March 9, 1984, (age 40) New York City, New York, U.S |
| Education | Bryn Mawr College (BA), The London School of Economics and Political Science (MSc, MA, PhD) |
| Occupation |
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| Employer | Fox News |
| Spouse |
Brian McKenna (m. 2021) |
| Children | 2 |
Jessica Tarlov is an American Democratic strategist who currently serves as co-host of The Five on Fox News.[1]
Background[edit]
Tarlov attended Bryn Mawr College, where she earned her B.A. degree in history. She went on to study at The London School of Economics and Political Science and received a Master of Science degree in public policy and administration, a Master of Research degree in political science, and a doctorate degree in political science and government. In 2008, she served as a research assistant for political analyst Douglas Schoen, and in 2012, returned to work as a political strategist under him.[2]
On March 28, 2024, it was reported that former Hunter Biden business partner Tony Bobulinski was suing Tarlov for $30 million after comments she made on The Five regarding allegations that a Trump Super-Pac was paying Bobulinki's legal bills, a claim that he denies. Tarlov made an on air correction the day after she made those comments saying “I have seen no indication those payments were made in connection with Mr. Bobulinski’s legal fees and he denies that they were.” [3]
Career[edit]
Tarlov made her first appearance on Fox News in 2014, where she quickly worked her way in as a frequent guest. Appearing on shows such as Hannity, Your World with Neil Cavuto, The Five, Outnumbered, Fox & Friends, Kennedy, Watters World and more.[4] She officially was named a contributor in 2017.[5]
In January 2022, she was named a co-host on The Five, where she serves as a rotating liberal co-host alongside Harold Ford Jr.[5]
Personal life[edit]
Tarlov's father Mark Tarlov wrote speeches while in college for Supreme Court Chief Justice Warren Burger, went on to become an attorney, and later a movie producer known for Copycat (1995), Serial Mom (1994) and Christine (1983). He passed away from cancer on July 31, 2021.[6][7]
Jessica Tarlov is Jewish. She is 5' 11". Her sister is actress Molly Tarlov.[8][9]
During the pandemic, Tarlov began dating her next door neighbor, hedge fund executive Brian McKenna. She announced her engagement to McKenna on the Kennedy program on the Fox Business Network in April 2021.[10] The two married within weeks, then welcomed a daughter named Cleo in December 2021.[11][12][13]
On January 10, 2024, she announced on Fox News' The Five that she was expecting her second child, a girl, in April.[14]
The Five announced on Monday April 15, 2024 that Tarlov and her husband welcomed their daughter named Teddy. [15]
References[edit]
- ^ "Fox News Fills Out 'The Five' with Jeanine Pirro, Trio of Liberals". January 12, 2022.
- ^ "How Jessica Tarlov of 'The Five' became a liberal star on Fox News". Los Angeles Times. September 29, 2022.
- ^ "Fox News Host Sued for Defamation by Former Biden Business Partner". National Review. March 28, 2024. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
- ^ "How to Survive Fox News as a Resident Liberal - Washingtonian". March 21, 2017. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
- ^ a b "On Fox News' 'The Five,' Jessica Tarlov is redefining the image of the sacrificial liberal". Salon.com. September 16, 2023.
- ^ B, Robert (April 9, 2024). "Jessica Tarlov's personal life". Financedesire. Archived from the original on April 9, 2024. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ^ "How Jessica Tarlov of 'The Five' became a liberal star on Fox News". Los Angeles Times. September 29, 2022. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
- ^ "How Jessica Tarlov of 'The Five' became a liberal star on Fox News". Los Angeles Times. September 29, 2022. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
- ^ "Jessica Tarlov - Biography". IMDb. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
- ^ "@CableNewsWatch". Twitter. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
- ^ "@guypbenson". Twitter. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
- ^ "Jessica Tarlov - Biography". IMDb. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
- ^ "How Jessica Tarlov of 'The Five' became a liberal star on Fox News". Los Angeles Times. September 29, 2022. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
- ^ "The Five's Jessica Tarlov Is Pregnant With Her Second Child". www.adweek.com. January 11, 2024. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
- ^ "Jessica Tarlov welcomes second daughter | Fox News Video". Fox News. April 15, 2024. Retrieved April 15, 2024.