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Jessica Valenti Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on April 18, 2026: By Josphat G

Jessica Valenti is an American journalist and independent journalist and author for Independent.

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Best Known For:The television program Abortion, Every Day
Breakthrough:Founded Feministing.com, a leading online feminist publication in 2004

10 Quick Facts About Jessica Valenti

  • Full Name: Jessica Valenti
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Journalist
  • Known For: The television program Abortion, Every Day
  • Current Employer: Independent
  • Date of Birth: November 1, 1978
  • Age: 47 years old
  • Place of Birth: Long Island, New York
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Andrew Golis
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Jessica Valenti Age

Jessica Valenti is 47 years old. She was born on November 1, 1978, and her zodiac sign is Scorpio.

Education

Her educational background includes studies at University at Albany, SUNY and Rutgers University.

  • University at Albany, SUNY
    • Qualification: Bachelor's degree
  • Rutgers University
    • Qualification: Master's degree
    • Field of Study: Women's and Gender Studies

Career & Work

Jessica Valenti's career includes writing and editorial roles with The Guardian and Feministing.

Organization: The Guardian
Role: Columnist
Period: 2014–2016
Details: New York
Organization: Feministing
Role: Founder
Period: 2004–2011
Details: Founded one of the most popular feminist blogs

Rise to Fame

Jessica Valenti rose to prominence for her role for the book Full Frontal Feminism.

Notable Works

Notable media work includes Full Frontal Feminism and The Purity Myth.

  • Book: Full Frontal Feminism (Author, 2007)
  • Book: The Purity Myth (Author, 2009)

Jessica Valenti Family & Relationships

Jessica Valenti is married to Andrew Golis. She has 1 child, Layla Golis.

  • Children:
    • Layla Golis (2010)

Lesser Known Facts

  • Valenti is widely credited with helping spark the 'third wave' of online feminist activism.

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Jessica Valenti
  • Gender: Female
  • Occupation: Journalist
  • Nationality: American
  • Living Status: Alive
  • Ethnicity: White

Birth & Background

  • Date of Birth: November 1, 1978
  • Age: 47
  • Birthday: November 1
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
  • Place of Birth: Long Island, New York

Measurements

  • Eye Color: Brown
  • Hair Color: Brown

Family & Relationships

  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Andrew Golis
  • Children: Layla Golis

Net Worth & Income

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

Online Presence

  • X (Twitter):https://x.com/jessicavalenti
  • instagram:https://www.instagram.com/jessicavalenti

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