Alisyn Camerota

Journalist, Political Commentator

American Shrewsbury, New Jersey, U.S.

Quick Info

ProfessionJournalist, Political Commentator
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth21/06/1966
Age59 years
BirthplaceShrewsbury, New Jersey, U.S.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameAlisyn Lane Camerota

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 3" (161 cm)
Eye ColorNewborn Gray
Hair ColorExtra Light Beige Blonde

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversityAmerican University, Washington, D.C.
DegreeA degree in Broadcast Journalism, graduated cum laude

Personal Life

Food HabitNon-vegetarian
HobbyTravelling

Relationships & More

Marital StatusWidow
Marriage Date2001

Family

SiblingsBrother - Andrew Camerota (Doctor)
SpouseTim Lewis (Former Partner at Southfield Capital, m.2001-died.2024)
ChildrenSon - Nathaniel Lewis, Daughters - Alessandra Lewis, Francesca Lewis

Career

Professional Journey
  • Began her journalism career in 1996 at 7 News, WHDH-TV in Boston as a reporter until 1997.
  • Worked with WTTG in Washington D.C. as a journalist.
  • Contributed to the American TV show America’s Most Wanted and Ted Koppel’s primetime documentaries at Koppel Communications.
  • Joined Fox News Channel in Boston as a correspondent in 1998, remaining until March 2014.
  • Started her blog, In The Greenroom, on the Fox News Channel’s website in October 2007.
  • Became a news anchor at CNN in July 2014 and continued until 2024.
  • Reported on significant events such as Hurricane Harvey (2007), the Paris and Brussels terror attacks (2016), and the Parkland school shooting.
  • Hosted primetime specials like Tipping Point: Sexual Harassment in America and The Hunting Ground: Sexual Assault on Campus.
  • Authored books including Amanda Wakes Up (2017) and Combat Love: A Story of Leaving, Longing, and Searching for Home (2024).
  • Her book Amanda Wakes Up was recognized as one of the best books of the year by National Public Radio.
  • Claimed sexual harassment by Fox News chairman and CEO Roger Ailes in 2017.
  • Her experiences inspired a character portrayed by Tricia Helfer in the film Bombshell (2019).
  • Launched a YouTube channel titled Alisyn Camerota in 2020.
  • Became a news anchor at CNN in July 2014, anchoring New Day, co-hosting CNN Newsroom, and hosting CNN Tonight from 2022 to 2023.
  • In January 2023 she was selected to permanently host the 11 p.m. hour of CNN Tonight.
  • On December 8, 2024, she announced her departure from CNN after 10 years, stating it was her last day on the network.
  • In August 2023 CNN announced that Camerota would be replaced by Laura Coates in the 11 p.m. hour of CNN Tonight.
  • Joined Fox News Channel in Boston as a correspondent in February 1998, remaining until March 2014.
  • Co-anchored Fox & Friends Weekend and contributed to the Fox & Friends weekday franchise.
  • Co-hosted America's News Headquarters on Fox News Channel for 16 years.
  • Anchored CNN's morning show New Day, co-hosted the afternoon edition of CNN Newsroom, and hosted CNN Tonight from 2022 to 2023.
  • Reported on significant events such as Hurricane Harvey, the Paris and Brussels terror attacks, and the Parkland and Uvalde school shootings.
  • Her interviews with Parkland student survivors became integral parts of the national conversation on gun safety.
  • Hosted primetime specials including Tipping Point: Sexual Harassment in America, The Hunting Ground: Sexual Assault on Campus, Deadly Haze: Fraternity Hazing on College Campuses, and Toxic: The Story of Britney Spears Conservatorship.
  • Combat Love became an Amazon bestseller upon its March 2024 release.
  • Serves on the national advisory council of The News Literacy Project, which teaches middle and high school students how to spot misinformation and fake news.

Favourites

Books
  • Shutterbabe: Adventures in Love and War by Deborah Copaken (2000)
  • The Bedwetter by Sarah Silverman (2010)
  • Between Two Kingdoms: A Memoir of a Life Interrupted by Suleika Jaouad (2021)
  • Women We Burned: A Memoir by Rachel Louise Snyder (2023)
  • Born Extraordinary: Empowering Children with Differences and Disabilities by Meg Zucker (2023)
  • The Girl Grand from the Hotel: A Novel by Camille Aubray (2024)
MusicianDavid Cassidy

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Participated in the Broadway musical The Wizard of Oz during her childhood.
2. Worked at Fox News Channel for over 16 years before moving to CNN.
3. An avid dog lover, she owns a Shih Tzu named Tula.
4. Maintains fitness by working out at home.
5. Received two Emmy Award nominations for news reporting and a 2018 Edward R. Murrow Award for continuing coverage of Hurricane Maria.
6. Has written articles on sexual harassment, parenting, and other topics for Cosmo Magazine, CNN.com, Thrive Global, and Working Mother.
7. Has been a voice in the #MeToo movement, sharing personal experiences and reporting on sexual harassment.
8. Figured out at age 15 that she wanted to be a television reporter and made career decisions toward that goal.
9. Wrote a cover letter to CNN's Washington bureau chief in 1988 while in college, which did not result in an interview at that time.
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