Best Known For:The television program Sound Thoughts on Art
Breakthrough:Became co-host of the national morning news show The Takeaway in 2009
10 Quick Facts About Celeste Headlee
- Full Name: Celeste Headlee
- Nationality: American
- Profession: News anchor and journalist
- Known For: The television program Sound Thoughts on Art
- Current Role: Journalist and radio host
- Current Employer: NPR
- Date of Birth: December 30, 1969
- Age: 56 years old
- Place of Birth: Whittier, California
- Specialization: Journalist, Radio Host / Radio Personality, News Anchor / Newscaster, Correspondent, and Podcast Host
Celeste Headlee Age
Celeste Headlee is about 57 years old as of 2026. Celeste Headlee was born in 1969.
Popularity
#10532 Most Popular
#10532 Overall #3083 in Media Personalities
Score: 70
Boosts: 0
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Education
Her educational background includes studies at University of Michigan and Northern Arizona University.
- University of Michigan
- Qualification: Master's degree
- Field of Study: Vocal Performance
- Period: 1998
- Northern Arizona University
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Vocal Performance
- Period: 1993
Career & Work
Celeste Headlee's career includes news and reporting roles with NPR, a public radio network and Georgia Public Broadcasting.
Organization: NPR
Role: Midwest Correspondent
Period: 2006–2009
Organization: Georgia Public Broadcasting
Role: Executive Producer and Host
Details: Host of On Second Thought.
Rise to Fame
Celeste Headlee rose to prominence for her role on the radio program The Takeaway.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes The Takeaway and Retro Report.
Television
- TV Show: Retro Report (Co-host) — Weekly series on PBS
Radio
- Radio Program: The Takeaway (Co-host) — National morning news show from PRI and WNYC
Notable Coverage
- 2012 Presidential Election Coverage - PBS World Channel - 2012 - Anchored presidential coverage
Celeste Headlee Family & Relationships
- Father: Larry Headlee
- Mother: Judith Anne Still
Lesser Known Facts
- Celeste is a classically trained operatic soprano who has performed at the National Gallery of Art.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Celeste Headlee
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: News anchor and journalist
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Mixed
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: December 30, 1969
- Age: 56
- Birthday: December 30
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
- Place of Birth: Whittier, California
Family & Relationships
- Father: Larry Headlee
- Mother: Judith Anne Still
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $76,000–$332,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $397,000–$5,669,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
Related Biographies
- William Grant Still (Parent • Maternal Grandfather)
- Verna Arvey (Parent • Maternal Grandmother)
Online Presence
- instagram:https://www.instagram.com/celesteheadlee
