Megyn Kelly

Journalist, Attorney, Television Personality, Media Personality

American Champaign, Illinois, United States

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

Latest News about Megyn Kelly

01/01/2025

Megyn Kelly launched her independent talk show and podcast, 'The Megyn Kelly Show,' in early 2025, marking a significant return to mainstream media after her departure from NBC News in 2018. The show features her signature pointed interviews and political commentary, and she also established MK Media as a new podcast and video network to expand her content reach.

01/01/2025

TIME magazine named Megyn Kelly one of its 100 most influential people in 2025, recognizing her continued impact on media and political discourse through her independent platform and high-profile interviews. This honor followed her previous inclusion in the list in 2014, highlighting her enduring relevance in the journalism industry.

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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

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
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