Quick Info
| Profession | Journalist, news anchor, television host |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 07/02/1976 |
| Age | 50 years |
| Birthplace | Mardela Springs, Maryland, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Latest News about Erin Burnett
11/10/2026
CNN scheduled its primetime anchors to host two-hour Sunday specials as part of its Midterms 2026 countdown coverage. Erin Burnett was assigned the final Sunday edition before the midterm elections, airing at 6 p.m. ET, ahead of Anderson Cooper's special that evening.
03/03/2026
While reporting on the war involving Iran, Erin Burnett took shelter when air raid sirens sounded in Tel Aviv, and CNN broadcast footage of the moment. The incident was part of her on-the-ground coverage of the conflict.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Erin Isabelle Burnett |
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| Summary | American news anchor best known for hosting Erin Burnett OutFront on CNN, which she has anchored since 2011. She previously worked at CNBC and has reported from many countries. In 2026 she has continued to anchor the program and report on major national and international stories, including the war with Iran and the U.S. midterm elections. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Williams College | Bachelor's degree in political economy |
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| St. Andrew's School | Secondary education, Delaware |
Personal Life
| Residence | New York City |
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| Marital Status | Married |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | David Rubulotta |
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Family
| Spouse | David Rubulotta |
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| Children | Three |
| Father | Kenneth King Burnett |
| Mother | Esther Margaret Burnett (née Stewart) |
Career
| Early career | Financial analyst at Goldman Sachs, where her work in mergers and acquisitions sparked her interest in journalism |
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| CNBC | Host of Street Signs and co-anchor of Squawk on the Street |
| CNN | Anchor of Erin Burnett OutFront since 2011; also serves as CNN Chief Business and Economics Correspondent |
| Other appearances | Guest on NBC's Meet the Press, Today, and MSNBC's Morning Joe |
| Notable coverage | Reporting from Egypt, Nigeria, Afghanistan, Rwanda, and Ukraine; moderated the 2020 CNN/New York Times Democratic presidential primary debate |
| Recent coverage | Hosted a special edition of her CNN program ahead of the 2026 U.S. midterm elections; reported from Tel Aviv during the 2026 Iran conflict |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Received a first job offer from CNN while working as a financial analyst at Goldman Sachs | |
| 2. Produced and anchored documentaries on India, Russia, Iraq, Dubai, and Africa during her NBC and CNBC years | |
| 3. Made the documentary The Truth About Benghazi as part of her national security coverage |
