Jennifer Griffin BIO
Jennifer Griffin is a conservative American journalist working at FOX News Channel (FNC) from The Pentagon in Washington, D.C. as the Chief national security correspondent. She joined the Fox News Channel based in Jerusalem in 1999 as a correspondent.
How Old is Jennifer Griffin?
Griffin is 55 years old as of 2024. She was born on April 20, 1969, in the United States of America. However, she celebrates her birthdays every April 20th.
Jennifer Griffin Education
Griffin attended Harvard University, a private Ivy League research university based in Cambridge. Massachusets. He later graduated in 1992 with a bachelor’s degree in comparative politics. Prior to joining Harvard University, he also enrolled at St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes School, an independent Episcopal coed private college preparatory school situated in Alexandria, Virginia.
Jennifer Griffin Fox News Career
Griffin is currently working at FOX News Channel (FNC) from The Pentagon in Washington, D.C. as the Chief national security correspondent. She joined the Fox News Channel based in Jerusalem in 1999 as a correspondent. However, she has been reporting from the Pentagon daily since 2007. She mainly questions superior military leaders, travels to war zones, and gives reports on all details of the military and the ongoing wars against Al Qaeda and ISIS.
During Griffin’s tenure at FNC, she has covered numerous reports across the world and also conducted several interviews with prominent candidates. She reported live from the Pentagon on the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, the terror attack at Abbey Gate, and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. She has reported on the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan, and the attack on the United States Consulate in Benghazi, Libya on September 11, 2012. In addition, she also covered the killing of Osama bin Laden in 2011, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and the wake of the Southeast Asia tsunami tragedy, among others.
Moreover, Griffin has interviewed several people including Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, the US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, General Mark Milley, and Leon Panetta. Also, she interviewed General David Petraeus, and former Prime Minister of Israel Ariel Sharon, among others.
Before joining FNC, Griffin worked for some American media organizations in the Middle East region such as U.S. News & World Report, and National Public Radio. Previously, she worked at The Sowetan newspaper in Johannesburg, South Africa as a reporter. However, she reported on the prison release of Nelson Mandela and the transition of South Africa from apartheid.
Other Career
Griffin has been a Member Board Of Directors at Prevent Cancer Foundation since June 2020. The foundation is a nonprofit organization mainly dedicated to preventing cancer and early detection. Moreover, she has been an Advisory Board Member for Report for America, a national service program since June 2019. Griffin also serves as a Volunteer at The Independence Fund and is committed to empowering the ill, injured, and wounded Veterans incurred in the line of duty.
Jennifer Griffin’s Height
Griffin has an approximate height of 5 feet, 6 inches.
Who is Jennifer Griffin’s husband?
Griffin married John Gregory Myre, a prolific American journalist and an NPR national security correspondent. The pair met on October 29, 1989, in South Africa at a political rally in a sports stadium. Greg worked as a staff correspondent with the Associated Press while Griffin was a student at Harvard. However, after five years of dating, the couple finally married in October 1994. The duo lives in Washington, D.C. alongside their three gorgeous children.
Who are Jennifer Griffin’s parents and siblings?
Griffin was born and raised in the United States to her parent John W. Griffith (father) and Carolyn J. Griffith (mother). Her father is a partner in the Dickstein, Shapiro, and Morin law firm in Washington, D.C. while her mother serves as the producing director of Metrostage, a theater based in Alexandria, Virginia. Nonetheless, Griffin has not disclosed any information concerning her siblings. An update will be made once the information is public.
Jennifer Griffin’s children
Griffin and Greg are proud parents of three beautiful children, two daughters and a son. The firstborn is Annalise Myre followed by Amerlia Myre, and the lastborn son is Luke Myre born in September 2009.
How Much Does Jennifer Griffin Earn?
Griffin has an average salary range of between $30,000 and $50,000.
Jennifer Griffin’s Net Worth
Griffin has an estimated net worth of $1 million to $5 million. Her principal source of income is mainly associated with working as a journalist.
Jennifer Griffin Haircut
Griffin’s haircut, popularly known as “The Rachel” is professional, stylish, and easy to maintain. Jennifer Aniston, an American actress popularized the hairstyle. However, Griffin lost her long hair during the unfortunate period she battled with breast cancer.
Jennifer Griffin Cancer
Griffin suffered stage three triple-negative breast cancer in 2009. She underwent seventeen rounds of chemotherapy, a double mastectomy, and radiation to treat the illness. However, in 2010 she was announced in remission, and since then she survived the cancer illness.
Jennifer Griffin’s Social Media Accounts
Griffin has frequently used social media sites, such as Twitter @JenGriffinFNC with more than 228.8k followers, Instagram jennifergriffinfnc with more than 396 followers, and Facebook Jennifer Griffin with more than 1k followers.