Quick Info
| Profession | Television journalist, reporter and commentator |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 28/05/1986 |
| Age | 40 years |
| Birthplace | Mount Holly, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Latest News about Britt McHenry
22/10/2026
Video reported by TMZ showed McHenry throwing a drink at a fan during an NBA game and being escorted out of the arena. The incident drew boos and public attention given her current government role.
09/09/2026
Britt McHenry announced she had been appointed press advisor to the U.S. Department of State, where she will work under Secretary of State Marco Rubio. She shared the news on X and LinkedIn, describing the role as a move from on-camera news work to the country's highest diplomatic agency.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Brittany May "Britt" McHenry is an American television personality and reporter. She was formerly an ESPN correspondent and has worked in Washington, D.C. television and on Fox-affiliated programming. In September 2026 she was appointed press advisor at the U.S. Department of State, working under Secretary of State Marco Rubio. |
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| Public Profile | Known for a 2015 viral towing-yard incident that led to an ESPN suspension and public apology. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Stetson University | Attended; played soccer |
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| Northwestern University, Medill School of Journalism | Graduate |
Personal Life
| Health | Has said she underwent surgery in 2020 to remove a brain tumor, and has written publicly about her recovery. |
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Family
| Father | Served in the United States Air Force |
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Career
| Early broadcasting | Worked as a reporter and anchor at ABC7 (WJLA) in Washington, D.C., and briefly as a dugout reporter for Fox Sports San Diego during the San Diego Padres telecasts |
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| ESPN | Joined in March 2014 as a Washington, D.C.-based bureau reporter; contributed to SportsCenter, Outside the Lines, NFL Live and Baseball Tonight; left in April 2017 in a company layoff |
| Fox | Worked for Fox News Media, Fox 5 DC (WTTG), where she hosted a show, and Fox Nation as a commentator |
| Other work | Writer for The Spectator; contributor to Real America's Voice News |
| Government | Appointed in September 2026 as a press advisor at the U.S. Department of State |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was suspended by ESPN for one week in 2015 after a video showed her insulting a towing company employee. | |
| 2. Filed a sexual harassment lawsuit in 2019 against Fox News and a co-host; the parties voluntarily dismissed it in 2021. | |
| 3. Was born in New Jersey and raised in Florida. |
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