Monica Day Biography
Monica Day is an American journalist, anchor, and reporter currently serving as a co-anchor of NBC4 Today based in Columbus, Ohio. She joined NBC4 in February 2006. In 2008, she was crowned Miss Ohio, USA and represented The Buckeye State in the Miss USA competition where she won the title of Miss Congeniality.
Monica Day Education
Day graduated from Whitehall Yearling High School in 2000. More information regarding the college/university she attended and graduated from is currently under review. RELATED: Jacqui Jeras
Monica Day Age
How old is Monica? She is 43 years old as of 2026. She was born Monica Day Hillegass on July 5, 1982, in Palm Beach, Florida, United States of America. She celebrates her birthday on the 5th of July every year. Her birth sign is Cancer.
Monica Day Nationality and Ethnicity
Day holds American nationality and citizenship by birth. She was born and raised in Palm Beach, Florida, United States. She belongs to the White-American ethnicity/heritage/ancestry.
Monica Day Height
How tall is Monica? She stands at an average height of 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 m). She weighs 115 lbs (52 kg).
Monica Day Parents, Family, and Siblings
Day is the daughter of (father) Jim Hillegass and (mother) Linda Sapp. She was brought up with her mother and her stepfather Charles Boggs. Her grandfather is Bill Sapp. In the 1950s and 1960s, Bill was a central Ohio restaurateur who, with his partner Lee Henry, founded The Top Steakhouse, The Kahiki, and The Wine Cellar Restaurant. RELATED: Joe Mazur
Monica Day Husband Sean Martin
Is Monica married? Day is married to Sean Martin. The happy couple resides in Columbus with their daughter Presley, son Palmer, daughter Piper and their two fur babies. Sean and Day tied the knot in Columbus, Ohio on October 12, 2013. Sean is a former Financial Advisor at New York Life Insurance Company.
Is Monica Day Pregnant?
Not now in 2026, she just gave birth to a baby girl, Piper in August last year in 2025.
Monica Day’s Children: Presley, Palmer & Piper
NBC4 Today anchor Monica Day is a proud mom of three, and her family often shares their special moments with viewers and fans alike : Presley, Palmer & Piper
Presley and Palmer
Monica and her husband, Sean, are the loving parents of two older kids: their daughter Presley and son Palmer. In a charming holiday segment on NBC4 Today in early 2025, Presley and Palmer helped announce their mom’s third pregnancy in a delightful way. The family’s playful on-air moment featured Presley reading a sonogram message, while Palmer reacted with surprise before warming up to the idea of becoming a big brother.
As the older sibling, Presley was thrilled about the new addition to the family and even shared her hopes for whether it would be a brother or sister. Palmer, who was initially a bit unsure about the news, eventually embraced his new role as a big brother, a transition that Monica later shared with her audience.
Piper
In August 2025, Monica and Sean welcomed their third child, a daughter named Piper. They announced Piper’s arrival through NBC4 coverage, happily reporting that both mom and baby were doing great. After taking about 12 weeks off for maternity leave, Monica returned to NBC4 Today in November 2025, sharing how quickly Piper was growing and how her older siblings were adjusting to life with their baby sister.
Monica has spoken fondly about how the family dynamic has shifted with Piper’s arrival, highlighting how Presley and Palmer have taken on their new roles as big sister and big brother.
Sean Martin and Monica are proud parents of two children a daughter named Presley and a son named Palmer. She gave birth to her beautiful baby girl on 1 September 2017, weighing 6 pounds 6 ounces, 18 1/2 inches.
Monica Day New Baby
In August 2025, Monica and Sean welcomed their third child, a daughter named Piper. They announced Piper’s arrival through NBC4 coverage, happily reporting that both mom and baby were doing great. After taking about 12 weeks off for maternity leave, Monica returned to NBC4 Today in November 2025, sharing how quickly Piper was growing and how her older siblings were adjusting to life with their baby sister.
Monica Day Salary
NBC News pays its employees an average of $76,929 a year. Although Monica has not shared with the media the actual figure of her salary.
Monica Day Net Worth
Day has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million and $ 3 Million as of 2020. She has acquired most of her wealth through her successful career as a broadcaster and anchor. RELATED: Jay Berschback
Monica Day Pageant
On April 11, 2008, she represented Ohio in the Miss USA 2008 pageant held in Las Vegas, Nevada. Despite not placing in the national pageant, Day still managed to win the Miss Congeniality award. This was the first for her state.
She was among the top 10 semi-finalists for Miss Ohio America. Monica is also a former Miss Columbus and Miss Teen Columbus. She has been acknowledged by Besa as a Community Champion. Day is inducted into the Whitehall Yearling High School Hall of Fame. She was titled the 2020 “40 under 40” honoree by Columbus Business First.
Monica Day Channel 4
Monica is a distinguished co-anchor on NBC4 Today, having joined the network in February 2006. Her impressive resume includes being crowned Miss Ohio USA in 2008, an achievement that earned her a spot in the prestigious Miss USA competition, where she was honored with the title of Miss Congeniality. RELATED: Bridget Condon
Throughout her pageant career, Day reached the top 10 semi-finalists for Miss Ohio America and has held titles as Miss Columbus and Miss Teen Columbus. Her accomplishments extend far beyond the stage, as she has been recognized for her exceptional contributions to the community.
Monica’s dedication to philanthropy is evident in her involvement with numerous charitable organizations. She has been acknowledged as a Community Champion by Besa and is an esteemed inductee into the Whitehall Yearling High School Hall of Fame. In addition, she was honored as the 2021 Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser by the Association of Fundraising Professionals Central Ohio Chapter and was named a 2020 “40 under 40” honoree by Columbus Business First. Notably, Day earned her place in the White Castle Craver’s Hall of Fame in 2022.
In her role at NBC4, Day finds great joy in using her platform to support local charities and events. She has been particularly active in raising awareness for ovarian cancer and is a passionate advocate for organizations like The Ronald McDonald House, Besa, and Harmony Project.
Monica Social Media
Day is a very active social media user. She frequently posts photos on her Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. The famous mother of two boasts over 15.2k followers on Twitter, over 10.3k followers on Instagram, and over 17k followers on Facebook.
