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Ainsley Earhardt Height, Age, Boyfriend, Husband, Children, Family, Biography

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Religion: Christianity
Age: 48 Years
Hometown: Columbia, South Carolina

Ainsley Earhardt

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Full NameAinsley Hayden Earhardt
NicknameMedia's Barbie
Other NameAinsley Earhardt-McKinney
Profession(s)• TV Host
• Author
• Producer
• Journalist
Physical Stats
Height (approx.)5'8" (173 cm)
Eye ColourLight Blue
Hair ColourLight Golden Blonde
Career
Awards, Honours• Best Personality of the Year by the Columbia Metropolitan Magazine
• University of South Carolina's Young Alumni Award (2007)
Personal Life
Date of Birth20 September 1976 (Monday)
Age (as of 2024)48 Years
BirthplaceSpartanburg, South Carolina, U.S.
Zodiac signVirgo
AutographAutographed photo of Ainsley Earhardt
NationalityAmerican
HometownColumbia, South Carolina
SchoolSpring Valley High School, South Carolina
College/University• Florida State University, Florida
• University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina
Educational QualificationB.A. in Journalism from the University of South Carolina
ReligionChristianity
Food HabitNon-vegetarian
Political InclinationRepublican Party
ControversiesContradictory statement against the guidance from CDC
In March 2020, during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, she claimed that it was the safest time to fly during an episode of the Fox News morning show. Her remarks went against the guidance of Center for Disease Control (CDC) and drew a lots of criticisms against her.
Criticised for equating Christmas tree as a symbol of Hanukkah
In December 2021, she was criticised for equating the Christmas tree with the Jewish festival of Hanukkah.
Social MediaInstagram
Facebook
Twitter
Relationships & More
Marital StatusEngaged
Affairs/BoyfriendsSean Hannity (2019–present; TV Presenter, Broadcaster, Writer)
Sean Hannity with Ainsley Earhardt
Marriage Date(s)First Marriage 2005-2009
Picture of Ainsley Earhardt during her first marriage
Second Marriage 2012-2019
Ainsley Earhardt during her second marriage ceremony
Marriage PlaceFirst Marriage First Presbyterian Church in Columbia
Family
Husband/Spouse• Kevin McKinney (2005-2009; Film Producer)
Kevin McKinney
• Will Proctor (2012-2019; American Football Player)
Ainsley Earhardt with Will Proctor
FiancéSean Hannity (December 2024; TV Presenter, Broadcaster, Writer)
Ainsley Earhardt with Sean Hannity
ChildrenDaughter- Hayden DuBose Proctor (Born on 6 November 2015)
Ainsley Earhardt and Will Proctor with their newborn daughter
ParentsFather- Lewie Wayne Earhardt (Basketball Coach, Salesman, Entrepreneur)
Mother- Dale Elise Giles Earhardt (28 January 1950-22 October 2022; Teacher)
Parents of Ainsley Earhardt
SiblingsBrother- Trenton Graham Earhardt (Salesman)
Trenton Graham Earhardt with his wife
Sister- Elise Giles Earhardt (Teacher)
Ainsley Earhardt with her sister Elise Giles Earhardt
Favourites
FoodGrilled Flounder, Organic Ground Turkey, Grilled Chicken
FilmThe Family Man (2000)

Ainsley Earhardt

Some Lesser Known Facts About Ainsley Earhardt

  • She is named after her great uncle ‘Ainsley’ who owned the Ainsley Hall in Columbia, South Carolina.
  • Her first job was in a Hallmark store in Spring Valley, Nevada which her friend’s mother owned.
  • She wanted to be an actress during her childhood and would often participate in theatrical plays.
  • After getting discouraged from following her passion for theatre, she decided to become an orthodontist on the advice of her part-time employer and an orthodontist, Richard Boyd.
  • She switched to journalism after struggling with Chemistry and watching TV host, Leeza Gibbons, discuss her journey to starting a career in television.
  • She started her career by working as a reporter for the television station, WLTX in Columbia, South Carolina.
  • She has worked as an anchor for KENS-TV (CBS) in San Antonio, Texas.
  • She joined the FOX News network in 2007.
  • She has worked as a New York-based correspondent for the FOX News Channel.
  • From 2013 to 2016, she worked as a co-host of ‘FOX & Friends First. In 2016, she became a co-host of the chat show, ‘FOX & Friends,’ on the FOX News Channel.

    Ainsley Earhardt in a still from FOX & Friends

    Ainsley Earhardt in a still from FOX & Friends

  • She has published 4 books, including ‘Take Heart, My Child: A Mother’s Dream’ (2016), ‘Through Your Eyes: My Child’s Gift to Me’ (2017), ‘The Light Within Me: An Inspirational Memoir’ (2018), and ‘I’m So Glad You Were Born: Celebrating Who You Are’ (2022).

    Cover of the book, The Light Within Me: An Inspirational Memoir

    Cover of the book, The Light Within Me: An Inspirational Memoir

  • In 2019, she became the host of the ‘Ainsley’s Bible Study’ on FOX Nation.

    Ainsley Earhardt in a still from Ainsley's Bible Study

    Ainsley Earhardt in a still from Ainsley’s Bible Study

  • In September 2022, she hosted the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on the FOX News network.
  • She was awarded an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters degree by the University of South Carolina in May 2024 for her achievements in the broadcast news industry and as an author.
  • She was inducted into the South Carolina Entertainment Music Hall of Fame in 2024.
  • Her first car was a grey Buick Skyhawk.