Bret Stephens is an American journalist and opinion columnist for New York Times.
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Best Known For:The book America in Retreat
Breakthrough:Awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Commentary for his 'Global View' column in 2013
10 Quick Facts About Bret Stephens
- Full Name: Bret Stephens
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Journalist
- Known For: The book America in Retreat
- Current Role: Opinion columnist
- Current Employer: New York Times
- Birth Year: 1973
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Corinna Stephens
- Beats: Politics / Government and International / Foreign Affairs
Bret Stephens Age
Bret Stephens is about 53 years old as of 2026. Bret Stephens was born in 1973.
Education
His educational background includes studies at University of Chicago and London School of Economics.
- University of Chicago
- Qualification: Undergraduate degree
- Period: 1995
- London School of Economics
- Qualification: Master's degree
Career & Work
Bret Stephens' career includes writing and editorial roles with The New York Times, a newspaper.
Organization: The New York Times
Role: Opinion Columnist
Period: 2017–Present
Details: New York
Rise to Fame
Bret Stephens rose to prominence for his role for the book America in Retreat.
Notable Works
- Book: America in Retreat (Author, 2014)
Notable Coverage
- Global View - The Wall Street Journal - 2013 - Won the Pulitzer Prize for Commentary
Awards & Achievements
- Pulitzer Prize for Commentary — Global View column
Bret Stephens Family & Relationships
Bret Stephens is married to Corinna Stephens.
Lesser Known Facts
- He was born in the U.S. but spent his childhood in Mexico City.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Bret Stephens
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Journalist
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Birth Year: 1973
- Place of Birth: New York
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Corinna Stephens
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Corinna Stephens (Spouse • Wife; music critic)
