Jane Mayer Biography and Wiki
Jane Mayer (Jane Meredith Mayer) is an American investigative journalist who has been a staff writer for The New Yorker as from1995.
She is well known for having penned the publication regarding money in politics; government prosecution of whistleblowers; the United States Predator drone program; Donald Trump’s ghostwriter, Tony Schwartz; and Trump’s financial backer, Robert Mercer.
Her book Dark Money in which she investigated the history of the right-wing billionaire network centered on the Koch brothers was published to critical acclaim.
Jane Mayer Age
Mayer is 64–65 years old as of 2020, she was born in 1955 in New York City, New York, the U.S. The exact date of birth of hers is not yet known to the public. As such, it is difficult to establish her actual age or when she celebrates her birthday. Nevertheless, we are keeping tabs and will update you once this information is available.
Jane Mayer Height and Weight
Mayer stands at an average height and moderate weight. She appears to be quite tall in stature of her photos, relative to her surroundings, are anything to go by. However, details regarding her actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We are keeping tabs and will update this information once it is out.
Jane Mayer Education
Mayer attended two secondary schools: Fieldston, in the southwest area of the Bronx borough of New York City; and then exchange student in 1972-1973 Bedales, a boarding school in the village of Steep, Hampshire, England.
She graduated in 1977 a magna cum laude from Yale University, she got to be elected to Phi Beta Kappa and served as senior editor of the Yale Daily News Magazine and as campus stringer for Time magazine. She continued her studies at Oxford University.
Jane Mayer Parents
Mayer was born to Meredith (mother), is a painter, print-maker, and former president of the Manhattan Graphics Center, and William Mayer (father), was a composer.
Jane Mayer Siblings
Details about Mayer’s brothers and sisters are not known to the public and it is also not known if she has any siblings. there is also no information on how she was raised up. However, this information will be updated as soon as it is available.
Jane Mayer Married and Husband
Mayer is a married woman, she is married to William B. Hamilton, also a journalist, in 1992. Her husband is the former national editor at The Washington Post and former Washington editor for The New York Times.
Jane Mayer Children
Mayer together with her husband William B. Hamilton has a daughter named Katherine Hamilton.
Jane Mayer Salary
At the moment, we do not have the exact salary of Mayer’s but we’ll keep tabs and update once it is available.
Jane Mayer Net Worth
Mayer has not revealed her net worth. She is a simple person and never likes to attract public attention by publicly displaying her wealth. However, this section is under review, we will update you when details about her net worth are revealed.
Jane Mayer Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Jane Mayer.
Jane Mayer Bio and Wiki
- Full Names: Jane Mayer.
- Popular As: Mayer.
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: American
- Race / Ethnicity: White
- Religion: Not Known
- Sexual Orientation: Not Known
Jane Mayer Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 64–65 years old as of 2020,
- Zodiac Sign: Not known
- Date of Birth: in 1955
- Place of Birth: New York City, New York, the U.S.
- Birthday: Not known
Jane Mayer Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: Not Available
- Height / How Tall?: Not Available
- Weight: Not Available
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Brown
- Shoe Size: Not Available
- Breast Size: Not Available
- Waist Size: Not Available
Jane Mayer Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): William Mayer
- Mother: Meredith (mother
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
- Marital Status: Married
- Dating / Husband: William B. Hamilton
- Children: Katherine Hamilton.
Jane Mayer Networth and Salary
- Net Worth: Under Review
- Salary: Under Review
- Source of Income: Journalist and Author.
Jane Mayer House and Cars
- Place of living: To be Updated
- Cars: To be Updated
Jane Mayer Career
Mayer started off her career began her journalistic career in Vermont writing for two small weekly papers, The Weathersfield Weekly and The Black River Tribune, started moving to the daily Rutland Herald. She as well worked as a metropolitan reporter for the now-defunct Washington Star, and in 1982 joined The Wall Street Journal, where she worked for 12 years.
She got to be the first woman at the WSJ to be named White House correspondent, and subsequently, senior writer and front page editor. She as well worked as a war correspondent and foreign correspondent for the Journal, where she reported on the bombing of the American barracks in Beirut, the Persian Gulf War, the fall of the Berlin Wall, and the last days of Communism in the former Soviet Union.
She as well contributes to the New York Review of Books, The Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, and the American Prospect. She also co-authored two books: Strange Justice: The Selling of Clarence Thomas (1994) (co-authored with Jill Abramson), a study of the nomination and appointment of Clarence Thomas to the U.S. Supreme Court; and Landslide:
The Unmaking of the President, 1984–1988 of 1989; where she co-authored with Doyle McManus, an account of Ronald Reagan’s second term in the White House. Strange Justice was adapted as a 1999 Showtime television movie of the same name, starring Delroy Lindo, Mandy Patinkin, and Regina Taylor.
Strange Justice was a finalist for the 1994 National Book Award for Nonfiction, and both books were finalists for the National Book Critics Circle Award.
Jane Mayer Books
- Mayer, Jane; McManus, Doyle (1989). Landslide: The Unmaking of the President, 1984–1988.
- Mayer, Jane; Abramson, Jill (1994). Strange Justice: The Selling of Clarence Thomas.
- Mayer, Jane (2008). The Dark Side: The Inside Story of How the War on Terror Turned into a War on American Ideals.
- Mayer, Jane (2016). Dark Money: The Hidden History of the Billionaires Behind the Rise of the Radical Right. Doubleday.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jane Mayer
Who is Jane Mayer?
She is a well-known American investigative journalist who has been a staff writer for The New Yorker as from1995.
How old is Jane Mayer?
She is an American national born in 1955 in New York City, New York, the U.S.
How tall is Jane Mayer?
She stands at an average height, she has not shared her height with the public. Her height will be listed once we have it from a credible source.
Is Jane Mayer married?
Yes, she is married to William B. Hamilton, also a journalist, in 1992.
How much is Jane Mayer’s worth?
She has not yet revealed her net worth. We will update this section when we get and verify information about the wealth and properties under her name.
How much does Jane Mayer make?
At the moment, we do not have the exact salary of hers but we’ll keep tabs and update once it is available.
Where does Jane live?
Because of security reasons, she has not shared his precise location of residence. We will immediately update this information if we get the location and images of her house.
Is Jane dead or alive?
She is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of her being sick or having any health-related issues.
Where is Jane Now?
She is pursuing her career in journalism. She is an investigative journalist who has been a staff writer for The New Yorker as of from1995.
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