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Jennifer Ashton Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on April 10, 2026: By John MP

Jennifer Ashton is an American journalist and chief health and medical correspondent for ABC News.

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Best Known For:Good Morning America
Breakthrough:Became the Chief Health and Medical Correspondent for ABC News in 2012

10 Quick Facts About Jennifer Ashton

  • Full Name: Jennifer Ashton
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Media Personality
  • Known For: Good Morning America
  • Current Role: Chief Health and Medical Correspondent
  • Current Employer:ABC News
  • Age: 57 years old
  • Date of Birth: April 23, 1969
  • Place of Birth: George Air Force Base, California
  • Marital Status: Married
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Jennifer Ashton Age

Jennifer Ashton is about 57 years old as of 2026. Jennifer Ashton was born in 1969.

Jennifer Ashton Height

Jennifer Ashton stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches. This is approximately 173 cm.

Education

Her educational background includes studies at Columbia University and Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons.

  • Columbia University
    • Qualification: Bachelor's degree
    • Field of Study: Art History
  • Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons
    • Qualification: Doctor of Medicine
    • Field of Study: Medicine

Career & Work

Jennifer Ashton's career includes news and reporting roles with ABC News, a news outlet and CBS News.

Organization: ABC News
Role: Chief Health and Medical Correspondent
Period: 2012–Present
Details: New York, NY
Organization: CBS News
Role: Medical Correspondent
Period: 2009–2011

Rise to Fame

Jennifer Ashton rose to prominence for her role for the book The Body Scoop.

Notable Works

Notable media work includes GMA3: What You Need to Know and The Body Scoop.

Book

  • Book: The Body Scoop (Author, 2009)

Other

  • Work: GMA3: What You Need to Know (Co-host, 2020–Present)

Jennifer Ashton Family & Relationships

Jennifer Ashton is married to Tom Werner. She has 2 children, including Alex Ashton and Chloe Ashton.

  • Father: Oscar Garfein
  • Mother: Dorothy Garfein
  • Children:
    • Alex Ashton
    • Chloe Ashton

Lesser Known Facts

  • Dr. Ashton is a board-certified Ob-Gyn and continues to see patients in private practice.

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Jennifer Ashton
  • Gender: Female
  • Occupation: Media Personality
  • Nationality: American
  • Living Status: Alive
  • Ethnicity: White

Birth & Background

  • Date of Birth: April 23, 1969
  • Age: 57
  • Birthday: April 23
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus
  • Place of Birth: George Air Force Base, California

Measurements

  • Height: 5 ft 8 in
  • Eye Color: Brown
  • Hair Color: Blonde

Family & Relationships

  • Father: Oscar Garfein
  • Mother: Dorothy Garfein
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Tom Werner

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $45K – $188K (Est)
  • Net Worth: $375K – $3.8M (Est)
  • Source of Income: Multiple Sources

Related Biographies

  • Tom Werner (Spouse • Husband)
  • Robert Ashton (Spouse • Ex-husband (deceased))

Online Presence

  • instagram:https://www.instagram.com/drjashton

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