Quick Info
| Profession | Child safety activist, ABC News commentator |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 03/11/1987 |
| Age | 38 years |
| Birthplace | Salt Lake City, Utah |
Latest News about Elizabeth Smart
Elizabeth Smart is currently leading her 2026 Smart Defense National Tour, conducting self-defense workshops and empowerment seminars for young women across the United States. She continues her role as a special correspondent for ABC News, focusing on missing persons cases and legislative updates regarding child safety.
Elizabeth Smart was featured at a major child advocacy center gala in early February 2026, where she helped raise millions of dollars for forensic interview training and victim resources. This event underscored her continued commitment to supporting survivors of abduction and sexual violence.
Netflix released the documentary Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart, which recounts her 2002 abduction at age 14 and nine-month captivity through her personal testimony and exclusive footage. The film highlights her recovery journey and the extensive advocacy work she has led since her rescue in 2003.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Elizabeth Ann Gilmour (née Smart) |
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| Known For | Kidnapping survivor, abducted at age 14 on 05/06/2002, held captive for 9 months by Brian David Mitchell and Wanda Barzee, rescued 12/03/2003 |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Brigham Young University (Music, Harp Performance major) |
Personal Life
| Marriage | Married to Matthew Gilmour (2012) |
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| Children | Three children |
| Residence | Park City, Utah |
Family
| Parents | Ed Smart, Lois Smart |
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| Siblings | Mary Katherine Smart, Andrew Smart, Charles Smart, William Smart, Edward Smart Jr. |
Career
| Foundation | Elizabeth Smart Foundation (founded 2011, focuses on prevention, recovery, advocacy against sexual assault; offers self-defense training, financial support for therapy, housing, legal assistance) |
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| Books | My Story: Elizabeth Smart (2013); Where There's Hope: Healing, Moving Forward and Never Giving Up (2018); Detours (2025) |
| Media | ABC News correspondent (since 2011), Crime Watch Daily, featured in Netflix documentary Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart (2026), A&E Biography special Elizabeth Smart: Autobiography (2-part series) |
| Advocacy | Promoted National AMBER Alert, Adam Walsh Child Protection & Safety Act, and other child safety legislation; testified before Congress |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Won Diane Von Furstenberg’s Vital Voices Award in March 2011 ($50,000 used to fund foundation) | |
| 2. Member of Mormon family | |
| 3. Member of devout Mormon family | |
| 4. Described as kind, smart, shy and obedient child | |
| 5. Testified before her captors and the world about her abduction, leading to their conviction | |
| 6. Worked with Department of Justice to create survivors guide for abduction victims | |
| 7. Leading 2026 Smart Defense National Tour with self-defense workshops and empowerment seminars for young women | |
| 8. Launched a new digital wellness initiative to help survivors navigate social media and public scrutiny |