Chris Hedges Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Chris Hedges is an American journalist and author known for the book War is a Force That Gives Us Meaning.

10 Quick Facts About Chris Hedges

• Full Name: Chris Hedges
• Nationality: American
• Profession: Media Personality
• Current Role: Journalist and Author
• Current Employer: The Real News Network
• Age: 69 years old
• Date of Birth: September 18, 1956
• Place of Birth: St. Johnsbury, Vermont
• Marital Status: Married
• Spouse / Partner: Eunice Wong

Chris Hedges Age

Chris Hedges is about 70 years old as of 2026. Chris Hedges was born in 1956.

Education

He attended Harvard Divinity School, where he earned a Master of Divinity in Seminary.

• Harvard Divinity School
  • Qualification: Master of Divinity
  • Field of Study: Seminary
  • Period: 1983

Career & Work

Chris Hedges has worked in television journalism and broadcasting.

Rise to Fame

Notable Works

Notable works include War is a Force That Gives Us Meaning.

Books

• Book: War is a Force That Gives Us Meaning (Author, 2002) — Bestselling book on the sociology of war

Awards & Achievements

• Pulitzer Prize for Explanatory Reporting — The New York Times
  Coverage of global terrorism

Chris Hedges Salary

Chris Hedges receives an estimated annual salary ranging between $45K – $188K. This estimate is based on typical earnings for a Media Personality in their country and may vary depending on seniority, employer, and deals.

Chris Hedges Net Worth

Chris Hedges's net worth is estimated to be between $375K – $3.8M (Est). This includes assets, earnings, and accumulated income, with the primary source of income being their career as a media personality.

Chris Hedges Family & Relationships

Chris Hedges is married to Eunice Wong.

• Father: Rev. Thomas Hedges

Chris Hedges Facts

Personal Information

• Full Name: Chris Hedges
• Popular As: Christopher Lynn Hedges
• Gender: Male
• Occupation: Media Personality
• Nationality: American
• Living Status: Alive
• Ethnicity: White

Birth & Background

• Date of Birth: September 18, 1956
• Age: 69
• Birthday: September 18
• Zodiac Sign: Virgo
• Place of Birth: St. Johnsbury, Vermont

Measurements

• Height: Not publicly disclosed
• Weight: Not publicly disclosed
• Eye Color: Blue
• Hair Color: Gray

Family & Relationships

• Father: Rev. Thomas Hedges
• Marital Status: Married
• Spouse / Partner: Eunice Wong

Net Worth & Income

• Primary Income Country: Not publicly disclosed
• Salary: $45K – $188K (Est)
• Net Worth: $375K – $3.8M (Est)
• Source of Income: Employment

Related Biographies

• Eunice Wong (Spouse • Wife (Actress))

Online Presence

• Website: https://chrishedges.substack.com/