Gretchen Carlson

Gretchen Carlson

Gretchen Carlson Biography

Gretchen Carlson is an American news journalist, author, and former television commentator. She is also famous for being included in ‘Time Magazine 2017’ as the 100 Most Influential People In The World.

Gretchen Carlson Age

Carlson was born on 21st June 1966, in Anoka, Minnesota, the United States. She is 57 years old.

Gretchen Carlson Height

Carlson stands at a height of 5 feet 3 inches.

Gretchen Carlson Family

Carlson’s parents are Karen Barbara (Hyllengren) and Lee Roy Carlson. Her father, Lee Carlson is of Swedish descent. She also has an older sister, Kris Carlson Germain born on January 17, 1964, and also two brothers.

Gretchen Carlson Husband

Carlson got married to Casey Close on October 4, 1997. Casey Close is a sports agent and they are parents to two children. A daughter Kaia Close and a son Christian Close.

Gretchen Carlson Salary

Her annual salary is estimated to be $1.5 million.

Gretchen Carlson’s Net Worth

Carlson has an estimated net worth of $ 16 million. She credits her income which is mainly attributed to her successful career as a news journalist.

Gretchen Carlson Education

Carlson graduated from Stanford University, where she studied organizational behavior. Carlson spent a study-abroad year at Oxford University, studying the works of Virginia Woolf, and was later named to the inaugural class of the Anoka High School Hall of Fame back in 2011.

Gretchen Carlson Career

She also moved to the Fox News television channel and became the co-host of the morning show titled Fox & Friends alongside Steve Doocy and Brian Kilmeade. She also announced her departure from Fox & Friends in 2013. Soon after leaving, she launched a new program named ‘The Real Story with Gretchen Carlson’.

She worked for Fox News Chairman and CEO Roger Ailes claiming sexual harassment on July 6, 2016. Moreover, dozens of other women also came to accuse Roger Ailes of harassment. Because of the pressure, Ailes resigned. In September 2016, Carlson and 21st Century Fox finally settled the lawsuit for $ 20 million.

Gretchen Carlson Books

  • Getting Real (16 June 2016)
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