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Emily Maitlis Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on May 31, 2026: By Mercy Chumba

Emily Maitlis is a British journalist and podcast host and journalist for Global Media.

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Best Known For:The television program The News Agents
Breakthrough:Earned global acclaim following her paradigm-defining interview with Prince Andrew on Newsnight in 2019

10 Quick Facts About Emily Maitlis

  • Full Name: Emily Maitlis
  • Nationality: British
  • Profession: Journalist and host
  • Known For: The television program The News Agents
  • Current Role: Podcast host and journalist
  • Current Employer: Global Media
  • Date of Birth: September 6, 1970
  • Age: 55 years old
  • Place of Birth: Hamilton, Ontario
  • Marital Status: Married
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Emily Maitlis Age

Emily Maitlis is 55 years old. She was born on September 6, 1970, and her zodiac sign is Virgo.

Emily Maitlis Height

Emily Maitlis stands at a height of 5 feet 5 inches. This is approximately 165 cm.

Education

She attended Queens' College, Cambridge, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in English.

  • Queens' College, Cambridge
    • Qualification: Bachelor's degree
    • Field of Study: English

Career & Work

Emily Maitlis' career includes journalism and broadcasting roles with Global and BBC News, a news outlet.

Organization: Global
Role: Host of The News Agents
Period: 2022–Present
Details: London · Co-hosts one of the United Kingdom's top-rated daily political audio properties.
Organization: BBC News
Role: Lead Presenter of Newsnight
Period: 2006–2022
Details: London · Anchored the corporation's premier nightly current-affairs television broadcast.

Rise to Fame

Emily Maitlis rose to prominence for her role for the podcast The News Agents.

Notable Works

Notable media work includes The News Agents and Newsnight.

Television

  • TV Show: Newsnight (Main Presenter, 2006-2022) — Acclaimed late-evening public affairs program on BBC Two

Podcasts

  • Podcast: The News Agents (Co-host, 2022-Present) — Leading daily analysis show covering domestic UK and global politics

Notable Coverage

  • Prince Andrew BBC Newsnight interview - BBC - 2019 - Conducted the globally historic investigative interview inside Buckingham Palace

Emily Maitlis Family & Relationships

Emily Maitlis is married to Mark.

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Emily Maitlis
  • Gender: Female
  • Occupation: Journalist and host
  • Nationality: British
  • Living Status: Alive
  • Ethnicity: White

Birth & Background

  • Date of Birth: September 6, 1970
  • Age: 55
  • Birthday: September 6
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo
  • Place of Birth: Hamilton, Ontario

Measurements

  • Height: 5 ft 5 in
  • Eye Color: Blue
  • Hair Color: Brown

Family & Relationships

  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Mark

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
  • Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
  • Source of Income: Employment

Online Presence

  • X (Twitter):https://x.com/maitlis

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