Megyn Kelly

Journalist, Attorney, Television Personality, Media Personality

American Champaign, Illinois, United States Scorpio

Quick Info

ProfessionJournalist, Attorney, Television Personality, Media Personality
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth18/11/1970
Age55 years
BirthplaceChampaign, Illinois, United States
Zodiac SignScorpio

Latest News about Megyn Kelly

31/12/2025

Megyn Kelly's site published a year-in-review roundup of the top stories covered on her platform in 2025. The roundup underscored the continued output and reach of her independent talk show and podcast network.

02/07/2025

Megyn Kelly commented on the Supreme Court decision limiting nationwide injunctions against executive orders on her website in 2025. The coverage highlighted her ongoing role as a prominent political commentator through her independent media platform.

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Bio/Wiki

SummaryAmerican journalist, attorney, and television personality known for her pointed interviews and commentary. She hosted major programs at Fox News and NBC News, and currently hosts The Megyn Kelly Show podcast and talk show.
Notable Achievements
  • Named one of TIME's 100 most influential people in 2014 and 2025
  • Moderated presidential primary debates during 2016 and 2024 election cycles
  • Hosted The Kelly File, one of Fox News' top-rated programs

Educational Qualification(s)

Undergraduate
DegreeBachelor of Arts in Political Science
InstitutionSyracuse University
Year1992
Graduate
DegreeJuris Doctor (cum laude)
InstitutionAlbany Law School
Year1995

Personal Life

Former Married NameMegyn Marie Kendall
SpouseDouglas Brunt

Relationships & More

SpouseDouglas Brunt

Family

SiblingsThird and youngest child
FatherEducation professor (deceased 1985)
MotherNurse at Veterans Administration hospital
ChildrenThree

Career

Legal Career
  • Position: Associate Firm: Bickel & Brewer Location: Chicago Years: 1995-1997
  • Position: Corporate Litigator Firm: Jones Day Locations: New York, Chicago, Washington D.C. Years: 1997-2003 Notable Clients: Experian
Journalism Career
  • Position: General Assignment Reporter Organization: ABC affiliate WJLA-TV Location: Washington D.C. Years: 2003-2004 Coverage: 2004 presidential election, Supreme Court nomination hearings
  • Position: Correspondent and Host Organization: Fox News Channel Years: 2004-2017 Programs: The O'Reilly Factor, Weekend Live, Special Report with Brit Hume, America's Newsroom (co-anchor with Bill Hemmer, 2006), America Live (host, 2010-2013), The Kelly File (anchor, 2013-2017)
  • Position: Host and Correspondent Organization: NBC News Years: 2017-2018 Programs: Megyn Kelly Today
  • Position: Host Organization: Independent Years: 2025-present Programs: The Megyn Kelly Show (talk show and podcast), MK Media (podcast and video network)

Style Quotient

Known ForPointed interviews, difficult questioning, political commentary

Social Media

Twitterhttps://x.com/megynkelly
Xhttps://x.com/megynkelly
YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@MegynKellyShow

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Initially turned down by Syracuse University's school of public communications
2. Delivered Albany Law School's commencement keynote in May 2016
3. Received Alumni Achievement Award from Albany Law School at 15th class reunion
4. Covered the Duke University lacrosse team rape case in 2006
5. Disclosed sexual harassment by former Fox News head Roger Ailes in her book
6. CNN president Jonathan Klein expressed regret about not hiring her early in her career

Also born on 18 November

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