Elizabeth Wagmeister is an American journalist and entertainment correspondent for CNN.
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Best Known For:The television program Coming Up with Elizabeth Wagmeister
Breakthrough:Became a co-host of Page Six TV in 2016
10 Quick Facts About Elizabeth Wagmeister
- Full Name: Elizabeth Wagmeister
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Journalist and correspondent
- Current Role: Entertainment correspondent
- Current Employer: CNN
- Date of Birth: January 9, 1990
- Age: 36 years old
- Place of Birth: California
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Michael Sigall
Elizabeth Wagmeister Age
Elizabeth Wagmeister is 36 years old. She was born on January 9, 1990, and her zodiac sign is Capricorn.
Education
She attended University of California, Santa Barbara, where she earned a Two bachelor's degrees in Communication and Multimedia Writing.
- University of California, Santa Barbara
- Qualification: Two bachelor's degrees
- Field of Study: Communication and Multimedia Writing
- Period: 2008–2012
Career & Work
Elizabeth Wagmeister's career includes news and reporting roles with CNN and Variety.
Organization: CNN
Role: Entertainment correspondent
Period: 2023–Present
Details: Los Angeles, California
Organization: Variety
Role: Entertainment journalist and chief correspondent
Period: Before November 2023
Details: Los Angeles, California · Reported on entertainment, Hollywood personalities, criminal cases and major industry developments.
Role: Co-host, Page Six TV
Period: 2016–2019
Organization: TV Guide Magazine
Role: Editorial assistant, writer and reporter
Details: Began as assistant to the editor-in-chief before progressing into writing and reporting.
Organization: HollywoodLife.com
Role: Senior Entertainment Editor
Details: Oversaw coverage of television and film.
Rise to Fame
Elizabeth Wagmeister rose to prominence for her role on the television show Page Six TV.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes Page Six TV, Variety Power of Women Livestream, and Coming Up with Elizabeth Wagmeister.
Television
- TV Show: Page Six TV (Co-host, 2016-2019) — Nationally syndicated entertainment news program
- TV Show: CNN & Variety Red Carpet Live: TV's Biggest Night (Co-host, 2026) — September 2026 Emmy Awards red-carpet programming with Ramin Setoodeh
Digital Series
- Digital Series: Variety Power of Women Livestream (Host, 2023) — Entertainment event coverage recognized with two Webby Awards
- Digital Series: Coming Up with Elizabeth Wagmeister (Host and interviewer, 2026) — CNN interview series featuring Emmy-nominated performers including Colman Domingo, Allison Janney and Matthew Rhys
Notable Coverage
- Harvey Weinstein criminal trial - Variety - Led entertainment-industry reporting on the Weinstein criminal proceedings
- Britney Spears conservatorship - Variety - Reported extensively on Spears and the legal arrangements governing her affairs
- Sean Combs allegations and federal criminal proceedings - CNN - Reported on the allegations and investigations surrounding Sean Combs, including CNN's reporting on the surveillance video showing violence against Cassie Ventura
Awards & Achievements
- Forbes 30 Under 30 — Forbes — 2019 — Recognition for professional achievement in media.
- Webby Awards — International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences — 2023 — Two awards associated with hosting Variety's Power of Women livestream.
Elizabeth Wagmeister Family & Relationships
Elizabeth Wagmeister is married to Michael Sigall.
Lesser Known Facts
- She began at TV Guide Magazine as an assistant to the editor-in-chief before advancing to writing and reporting.
- Her reporting has included major criminal and legal stories involving the entertainment industry, not only celebrity interviews.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Elizabeth Wagmeister
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Journalist and correspondent
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: January 9, 1990
- Age: 36
- Birthday: January 9
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
- Place of Birth: California
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Michael Sigall
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $80,000–$349,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $406,000–$5,796,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
Related Biographies
- Michael Sigall (Spouse • Attorney and husband.)
- Ramin Setoodeh(Colleague • Former Variety colleague and co-host of CNN and Variety's 2026 Emmy red-carpet coverage.)
