Career context and public profile
Megyn Kelly is an American journalist and former television host best known for her work at local NBC stations, CNN, and Fox News Channel. She gained national prominence as a daytime anchor on Fox News, where she hosted programs including America Live and later The Kelly File. In 2017, she joined NBC News to host Megyn Kelly Today, which was canceled in late 2018. Her on-air style has been described as direct and interview-driven, centered on politics and breaking news. This overview focuses on verifiable professional milestones and her public personal life rather than speculation.
Key career milestones and timeline
Below is a concise timeline of widely reported career events, drawn from network announcements and publicly available show records.
| Date or Period | Event | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s–2003 | Local news roles at WCIA, WISN, and WKMG | Built foundational on-air experience and regional recognition. |
| 2003 | Joined Fox News as a daytime anchor | Shifted to national news, expanding audience reach. |
| 2013–2017 | Hosted The Kelly File | Became a prominent prime-time host, known for pointed interviews. |
| 2017–2018 | Hosted Megyn Kelly Today on NBC | Moved to morning television; show later canceled after controversy. |
| 2018–present | Limited on-air activity; roles at SiriusXM and written projects | Transitioned toward behind-the-scenes and content creation work. |
Background and professional identity
Kelly began her journalism career in local television, gradually moving to national cable news. She became widely known for hosting The Kelly File, where she interviewed political figures and broke stories that influenced cable news cycles. Her move to NBC morning television was framed as a major network bet on her interviewing strengths. More recently, she has focused on podcasts, commentaries, and other content projects, maintaining a public profile through interviews and limited appearances.
Personal relationships and marital history
Megyn Kelly has been married three times and has three children. Her first marriage was to Daniel Kendal, whom she wed in 2001 and divorced in 2006. She married sports executive Doug Bruster in 2008; they have three children and divorced in 2016. In 2019, she married former Mazda executive and venture investor Gregory Krieg. Coverage of her personal life has often focused on divorce, co-parenting, and balancing career with family, though specifics of private relationships remain limited in public detail.
Relationship timeline overview
- 2001–2006: Married Daniel Kendal; one child.
- 2008–2016: Married Doug Bruster; three children.
- 2019–present: Married Gregory Krieg.
Public controversies and career challenges
Kelly’s tenure at NBC was marked by a high-profile controversy in October 2018, following remarks she made about blackface in a discussion with other hosts. The backlash led to an apology, a temporary suspension, and the cancellation of Megyn Kelly Today a few months later. Fox News later addressed tensions related to her on-air style during her time there. Since NBC, she has maintained a lower public profile, appearing selectively on news programs and podcasts while focusing on long-form interviews and written projects.
Current professional engagements and focus
As of the early 2020s, Megyn Kelly is not hosting a daily network show. She has appeared in limited television interviews and has committed more time to podcasts, public speaking, and opinion writing. She has discussed moving away from evening news toward more deliberate storytelling formats, including digital series and commentary. Her contractual status with NBC remains relevant to her visibility; she has stepped back from daily broadcasting while signaling interest in selective projects that align with her experience.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Megyn Kelly currently hosting a show on television? As of now, she does not host a nightly or daily television program. She has made occasional limited appearances and participates in podcasts and special interviews.
- How many times has Megyn Kelly been married? She has been married three times.
- Does Megyn Kelly have children? Yes, she has three children from her previous marriages.
- What led to the end of Megyn Kelly Today? The show was canceled following a controversy around her comments about blackface, compounded by ongoing discussions about her on-air approach at NBC.
- Is Megyn Kelly still with Fox News? No; she left Fox News in 2017 when she joined NBC News.