Megyn Kelly
Megyn Marie Kelly (born November 18, 1970; previously called Megyn Kendall)[3] is an American reporter on Fox News and NBC. She hosted The Kelly File. She previously hosted America Live on Fox News and Megyn Kelly Today on NBC. She also hosts the channel's New Year's Eve Special Live every December 31.
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| Born | Megyn Marie Kelly 18 November 1970 (aged 55) Champaign, Illinois, U.S. |
| Other names | Megyn Kendall[1] |
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| Years active | 2003–present |
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| Political party | Independent[2] |
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| Children | 3 |
Criticism
Blackface comments
On October 26, 2018, NBC News announced the cancellation of Megyn Kelly Today in the wake of defending blackface as Halloween costumes.[4]
Personal life
Kelly was born in Champaign, Illinois and raised in Syracuse, New York.
She is a Roman Catholic.[5]
Megyn Kelly Media
Kelly reporting during Fox's 2012 Republican National Convention coverage
Kelly with Russian President Vladimir Putin, June 2017
Kelly with Russian President Putin, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Austrian Chancellor Christian Kern
Kelly speaking at the 2025 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland
References
- ↑ VIDEO: Megyn Kelly's First On-Air Appearance on Fox News Channel
- ↑ Megyn Kelly's new media moment (in en). The Highland County Press.
- ↑ New Year, New NameMedia Bistro. Retrieved December 30, 2013.
- ↑ News, N. B. C.. JUST IN: NBC News spokesperson: “Megyn Kelly Today is not returning. Next week, the 9 a.m. hour will be hosted by other TODAY co-anchors.” (26 October 2018).
- ↑ Multiple women accuse Trump of bad behavior. Fox News (October 12, 2016). Retrieved October 14, 2016.