Carolyn Hanley Hax is an American journalist and advice columnist for Washington Post.
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Best Known For:The television program Carolyn Hax
Breakthrough:Launch of her advice column at The Washington Post in 1997
10 Quick Facts About Carolyn Hanley Hax
- Full Name: Carolyn Hanley Hax
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Journalist
- Known For: The television program Carolyn Hax
- Current Role: Advice columnist
- Current Employer: Washington Post
- Date of Birth: December 5, 1966
- Age: 59 years old
- Place of Birth: Bridgeport, Connecticut
- Marital Status: Married
Carolyn Hanley Hax Age
Carolyn Hanley Hax is about 60 years old as of 2026. Carolyn Hanley Hax was born in 1966.
Education
She attended Harvard University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in History and Literature.
- Harvard University
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Field of Study: History and Literature
- Period: 1988
Career & Work
Carolyn Hanley Hax's career includes writing and editorial roles with The Washington Post.
Organization: The Washington Post
Role: Advice Columnist
Period: 1997–Present
Rise to Fame
Carolyn Hanley Hax rose to prominence for her role for the book Tell Me About It: Lying, Sulking, and Getting Fat and 56 Other Things Not to Do While Looking for Love.
Notable Works
- Book: Tell Me About It: Lying, Sulking, and Getting Fat and 56 Other Things Not to Do While Looking for Love (Author, 2001)
Carolyn Hanley Hax Family & Relationships
- Father: John H. Hax
- Mother: Elizabeth O'Connell Hax
Personal Information
- Full Name: Carolyn Hanley Hax
- Popular As: Carolyn Hax
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Journalist
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: December 5, 1966
- Age: 59
- Birthday: December 5
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
- Place of Birth: Bridgeport, Connecticut
Family & Relationships
- Father: John H. Hax
- Mother: Elizabeth O'Connell Hax
- Marital Status: Married
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Nick Galifianakis (Ex-husband; provides cartoons for the column)
