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Megyn Kelly

Born November 18, 1970 (age 55). From Champaign, Illinois, United States. Journalist / news presenter / political pundit.

American journalist

  • Illinois
  • journalist
  • news presenter
  • political pundit

Public records list Megyn Kelly as a news presenter, political pundit and talk show host. Born on November 18, 1970, Megyn Kelly is from Champaign, Illinois, United States. The age as of 2026 is 55. Schooling on record includes Bethlehem Central High School and Syracuse University. Recorded honors include Time 100 (2014).

My Take

Megyn Kelly interests me less as a pundit than as a case study in reinvention. She trained as an attorney, and I can feel that cross-examination instinct in her interviews: the patience, then the sudden precision. What I respect most is the gamble she made after leaving network television, betting her entire career on her own name, a microphone, and a podcast feed. It paid off, with millions of subscribers and arguably more influence than she ever had inside a studio. Agree or disagree with her politics, that kind of self-made media independence is where journalism is heading, and she saw it earlier than most.

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1. Profile

Name (English)
Megyn Kelly
Name (Japanese)
メジン・ケリー
Reading
めじん・けりー
Born
November 18, 1970 (age 55)
Origin
Champaign, Illinois, United States
Occupation
journalist / news presenter / political pundit / talk show host / television journalist
Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
Scorpio / Dog

2. Background

High school
Bethlehem Central High School
University
Syracuse University

Awards & achievements

  • 2014 Time 100

4. About this entry

Tags

  • Illinois
  • journalist
  • news presenter
  • political pundit
Last updated

Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.

Frequently asked questions

When was Megyn Kelly born?

Born November 18, 1970 (age 55).

Where is Megyn Kelly from?

Megyn Kelly is from Champaign, Illinois, United States.

What does Megyn Kelly do?

Megyn Kelly works as journalist, news presenter, political pundit, talk show host, television journalist.

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