Kyra Phillips ABC News, Bio, Age, Wiki, Family, Journalist, Democrat, Leaving CNN, Twins, Wedding, White House and Net Worth

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Kyra Phillips Biography and Wikipedia

Kyra Phillips is an American broadcast journalist currently serving as a correspondent at ABC News based in New York. Previously, she worked as a News anchor and field reporter for CNN News for close to ten years before leaving in 2012. Philips also began her career as a journalist as a weekend reporter for WLUK news in Green Bay, Wisconsin. She even appeared on WDSU as a field producer and reporter in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Kyra Phillips Education

Phillips attended Helix High School in La Mesa, California, USA. She went on to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism from the University of Southern California. Kyra also worked as a professor at San Diego State University.

Kyra Phillips Age

How old is Kyra? Phillips is 56 years old as of 2024. She was born on August 8, 1968, in Jacksonville, Illinois, United States. Her birthday is celebrated on 8th August every year. Her zodiac birth sign is Leo. READ: Skai Jackson 

Kyra Phillips Nationality and Ethnicity

Phillips holds American nationality and citizenship by birth. She grew up in a simple all-American family set up living in Jacksonville, Florida, United States. She is of white-American ethnicity/heritage.

Kyra Phillips Height

How tall is Phillips? She stands at an average height of 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 m). She also maintains an average body weight of around 58 kilograms. However, information regarding her other body measurements is currently not yet available. Kyra’s hair color is dark brown and her eye color is ocean blue.

Kyra Phillips Family | Parents

Kyra was born and brought up in a simple neighborhood situated in Jacksonville, Florida. She grew up as the only daughter of Dan Philips (father). However, information regarding her mother is currently not yet available. Thus, it is not known whether she has any siblings or not. Nevertheless, more details about her mother and siblings will be shared once it is available.

Kyra Phillips Spouse and Wedding

Is Kyra Married? Phillips is currently married to her husband, John Roberts. John and Kyra tied the knot in a private wedding ceremony that was held back in 2010. In 2011, Kyra gave birth to twins with her husband John right by her side through the time of the birth. John Roberts is an accomplished American Journalist and correspondent for the FOX News channel based in New York City. READ: Liam Costner

Previously, she was married to her ex-husband, John Assad from 2000 to 2008

Kyra Phillips John Roberts Twins

Kyra and her husband Roberts share two fraternal twins. Phillips gave birth to twins in March 2011 just one year after their wedding. However, more information about Kyra’s twins will be updated once it is confirmed available.

Kyra Phillips Salary

Phillips working as a correspondent at ABC News in New York City, New York, earns an annual salary ranging from $55,000 to $150,000.

Kyra Phillips Net Worth

Kyra is an American journalist and correspondent with an estimated net worth of around $1 million.

Kyra Philip CNN News

Why Did Kyra Phillips Leave CNN? Phillips first joined CNN in 1999 where she was granted access to the United States Air Wing CVW-9 in 2001. She was able to produce a documentary about the ward in Afghanistan on CNN Presents. In 2002, she began producing reports that mainly focused on the United States Navy reconnaissance missions from the destroyer. READ: Leslie Lopez

Kyra began doing field assignments for CNN News like the 2003 Invasion of Iraq where she reported life from an aircraft carrier named USS Abraham Lincoln. In 2008, she began co-anchoring a radio talk show on CNN News and covered the Capitol Hill correspondent for Lisa Desjardins. Kyra joined the CNN Newsroom as a co-host and a news anchor on CNN’s HLN. In June 2012, Kyra announced his official departure from CNN.

Kyra Phillips ABC News

Phillips currently serves as a White House correspondent and general assignment reporter for ABC News based in Washington DC. She joined ABC in 2018 after completing her tenure with CNN News for close to ten years. Since then, she has managed to access a lot of public attention after praising former president Donald Trump and his administration and making controversial political views and comments on ABC News. Kyra has also delivered impactful weather reports and updates that have earned her credibility and attention from the public.

Is Kyra Phillips A Democrat

No, Kyra has not yet confirmed if she is a Democrat or not. Moreover, she was criticized by democrats and other right-wing journalists after writing a controversial tweet that she posted on her Twitter account. We shall update more details about Kyra’s political affiliation once it is confirmed available.