Molly Qerim Height, Age, Husband, Family, Biography

Bio/Wiki
Full Name	Molly Ann Qerim
Profession(s)	• Sports Anchor • TV Presenter
Famous For	Being host of ESPN's First Take
Physical Stats
Height (approx.)	5' 7" (170 cm)
Eye Colour	DK Brown
Hair Colour	Dark Ash Blonde
Career
Debut	TV: ESPN First Take (2006)
Personal Life
Date of Birth	31 March 1984 (Saturday)
Age (as of 2025)	41 Years
Birthplace	New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Zodiac sign	Aries
Nationality	American
Hometown	Connecticut, USA
School	Cheshire High School, Connecticut
College/University	• University of Connecticut, Connecticut • Quinnipiac University, Connecticut
Educational Qualification(s)	• A bachelor degree of Arts in communications and a minor in business administration from University of Connecticut • A master degree of Arts in Broadcast Journalism from Quinnipiac University
Religion	Christianity
Hobbies	Gymming, Travelling
Social Media	• Instagram • Facebook • Twitter
Relationships & More
Marital Status	Divorced
Marriage Date	20 July 2018 (Friday)
Family
Husband/Spouse	Jalen Rose (American sports analyst, former professional basketball player (m. 2018- d. 2021)
Family
Siblings	Brother- None Sister- Alicia Qerim (School Principal)
Money Factor
Net Worth (approx.)	$3 million (as of 2025)

Some Lesser Known Facts About Molly Qerim

• Molly Qerim was born and grew up in Cheshire, Connecticut, USA.

• Her father is a muslim of Arabian ancestry, and her mother is catholic of Italian ancestry.

• Molly completed her Bachelor’s degree in Arts in communications and a minor in business administration from the University of Connecticut (UConn). Her father, mother, and elder sister also studied there.

• In an interview, Molly mentioned she grew up in a household where everybody played sports, and we were big sports fans. She added her father was a season ticket holder of UConn men’s and women’s basketball.

• While studying at the University of Connecticut (UConn), she completed a six-month internship in journalism at the Entertainment and Sports Programming Network (ESPN).

• In 2006, after graduating from the University of Connecticut, she joined ESPN’s digital and mobile platforms, where she conducted interviews of various athletes and celebrities for ESPN.com and ESPN Mobile.

• In 2008, Molly was the host of a show titled College Football Live on ESPN and ESPN2. Additionally, she also co-hosted a show on ESPNU named Campus Connection.

• In 2008, she received an Emmy Award for her work on the show titled “Fantasy Football”.

• After that, Molly joined CBS Sports Network as an anchor and reporter.

• At CBS Sports Network, she hosted various shows such as SEC Tailgate Show, SEC Tonight, MaxPreps Lemming Report, Full Court Press, and Bracket Breakdown.

• During that time, Molly Qerim also represented Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) with ESPN, Versus, and Fox Sports 1 sports channels.

• In 2011, she was the host at the World Mixed Martial Arts Awards (MMA).

• In 2015, Molly returned to ESPN2. She has covered multiple Super Bowls (hosting, reporting, and red carpet events), the Heisman Trophy presentation, the National Basketball Association (NBA) draft, the NBA All-Star Game, and the Major League Baseball (MLB) All-Star Game, providing on-site reporting and interviews.

•  In mid-July 2015, she became the interim host of ESPN2’s First Take in mid-July 2015. She replaced Cari Champion, who was promoted to ESPN’s flagship show, SportsCenter.

• On 15 September 2015, she was promoted to permanent host of the show titled “First Take”.
  

  Molly Qerim on the set of the show First Take

• On 20 July 2018, Molly Qerim got married to former NBA player and fellow ESPN host Jalen Rose. However, they separated after one year of marriage and got divorced in December 2021.

• In 2020, Qerim was inducted into the inaugural Hall of Fame of Quinnipiac University.

• Over the decade at ESPN2, in addition to covering all the championship events, she also has vast experience with celebrity red carpets, A-list musical and TV/film guest interviews, tennis, boxing, and many more.

• Apart from her hosting work, Molly also works as an ambassador for Boys and Girls Clubs in America and the International Justice Mission.

• She has used public platforms to advocate for various health issues, including the awareness of endometriosis in women. In 2025, she shared that she had battled endometriosis for 12 years and also underwent surgery to remove endometriosis.

• In August 2025, Molly Qerim started MollyQ Shop to raise awareness and support social causes. With her first collection, she focused on standing up against human trafficking in the USA.

• On 15 September 2025, Sports Business Journal shared that Molly Qerim declined an extension contract with ESPN and she will leave the channel by the end of 2025.

• Later, Molly confirmed the news on her Instagram handle, saying that

The news came out earlier than I intended, and not in the way I hoped,” and that she had decided to “close this incredible chapter and step away from First Take. First Take was “one of the greatest honors of my career.”

• On 16 September 2025, Molly Qerim didn’t appear on the “First Take” show, and another ESPN host, Stephen A. Smith, opened the show and paid tribute to her.
  

  Molly Qerim with Stephen A. Smith

• Molly enjoys watching sports. She is a big fan of the National Football League’s New York Giants.

• She is known for her great fashion sense.

• Molly Qerim follows a strict workout regimen and a disciplined lifestyle, especially due to her battle with endometriosis.