Age, Biography and Wiki
Fredricka Whitfield was born on 31 May, 1965 in Maryland, is an American journalist and news anchor. Discover Fredricka Whitfield's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is She in this year and how She spends money? Also learn how She earned most of networth at the age of 59 years old?
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| Occupation |
Journalist |
| Age |
59 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini |
| Born |
31 May, 1965 |
| Birthday |
31 May |
| Birthplace |
Burtonsville, Maryland, U.S. |
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She is a member of famous Journalist with the age 59 years old group.
Fredricka Whitfield Height, Weight & Measurements
At 59 years old, Fredricka Whitfield height not available right now. We will update Fredricka Whitfield's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Fredricka Whitfield's Husband?
Her husband is John Glenn (m. 1999)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Husband |
John Glenn (m. 1999) |
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Not Available |
| Children |
Nola Amanda Glenn, Gilbert James Glenn |
Fredricka Whitfield Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Fredricka Whitfield worth at the age of 59 years old? Fredricka Whitfield’s income source is mostly from being a successful Journalist. She is from . We have estimated
Fredricka Whitfield's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2022 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Journalist |
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Timeline
Her father, Mal Whitfield, died November 18, 2015.
On June 13, 2015, Whitfield described the gunman who attacked police in Dallas, Texas, as "courageous and brave" on air, when she thought he might be part of a coordinated terrorist attack. The next day she claimed she misspoke but made no formal apology for the initial statement. The following day, Whitfield issued a formal on-air apology, saying she terribly misused those words and was sincerely sorry.
In 2014, Whitfield's televised interview with comedian Joan Rivers came to an abrupt end when Whitfield criticized Rivers’ comedy as being mean-spirited and for wearing a vintage fur, despite Whitfield’s own usage of leather shoes. Whitfield acknowledged the controversy during a subsequent broadcast, calling her segment with Rivers "one of the most talked about interviews ending abruptly with an exit".
Since joining CNN in 2002, Whitfield has covered several major stories. She was the first anchor to break the news of the death of Ronald Reagan. She has reported the devastating Asian tsunami which occurred in December 2004. Whitfield also reported from the Persian Gulf region during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Whitfield has been married to John Glenn, the director of photography at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, since 1999. She gave birth to a son in January 2005, and to fraternal twins, daughter Nola and son Gilbert, in November 2012.
Prior to joining CNN, Whitfield was a correspondent for NBC News and served as an Atlanta-based correspondent for NBC Nightly News from 1995 to 2001. She worked for other news programs at NBC including Today; she was a morning and afternoon anchor as well as an assignment reporter.
Whitfield is the daughter of American middle distance runner and Olympian Mal Whitfield. Whitfield attended Paint Branch High School in Burtonsville, Maryland, graduating in 1983. She earned a bachelor's degree in journalism from Howard University’s School of Communications in 1987. While attending Howard, she served as a news anchor for campus radio station WHUR. In 2002, Whitfield was selected as the Howard University School of Communications Alumna of the year.
Fredricka Whitfield (born May 31, 1965) is an American journalist and news anchor. She anchors the weekend edition of CNN Newsroom from CNN's world headquarters in Atlanta.
