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Judy Woodruff Biography

Judy Woodruff is an American multiple award-winning Broadcast Journalist, who was born on November 20, 1946, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Currently, she works at PBS NewsHour in Washington, D.C. as the Anchor and Managing Editor. Prior, to joining the PBS NewsHour team, she worked at CNN as the host of Inside Politics and CNN WorldView. She has been working with Cable Network since 1976 and has covered every presidential election and convection since then. She has also interviewed many heads of state and moderated US Presidential debates.

10 Quick Facts About Judy Woodruff

  1. Name: Judy Woodruff
  2. Age: 75 years
  3. Birthday: November 20
  4. Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
  5. Height: 5 feet 2 inches (1.57 meters)
  6. Nationality: American
  7. Occupation: Journalist
  8. Marital Status: Married
  9. Salary: $3 million
  10. Net worth: $8 million

Judy Woodruff Age and Birthday

Woodruff is 75 years old as of 2021, she was born on November 20, 1946, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States of America. She celebrates her birthday on 20th November every year and her birth sign is Scorpio.

Judy Woodruff Height and Weight

Judy stands at a height of 5 feet 2 inches (1.57 meters). Her body measurements are 34-25-35 inches. Woodruff Weighs 123 lbs (56 kg). She has green eyes and blonde hair.

Judy Woodruff Education

Judy attended Meredith College in Raleigh, North Carolina in 1964, where she pursued a degree in mathematics. She then enrolled at Duke University in 1966, from where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts – B.A. degree in Political Science in 1968.

Judy Woodruff Family

Judy was born to her parents Anna Lee Woodruff (mother) and William Henry Woodruff (father) in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She spent her childhood with her one sibling sister named Anita. Our efforts to find out more about her family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thus, the occupation of her parents and sister is still unclear. We will update this section once this information is available.

Judy Woodruff Husband

Woodruff is currently married to her husband Al Hunt, a journalist, formerly a columnist for Bloomberg View, the editorial arm of Bloomberg News. The couple tied the knot on April 5, 1980, in an adorable wedding ceremony held at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church in Washington. They are blessed with three children named Jeffrey (1981), Benjamin (1986), and Lauren (1989).

Judy Woodruff Children

Judy and her husband Al Hunt are blessed with three children, Jeffrey (1981), Benjamin (1986), and Lauren (1989). Woodruff gave birth to Jeffrey about five hours after appearing on air. Jeffrey was born with a mild case of spina bifida and became disabled and brain-damaged after surgery in 1998, which caused Woodruff to reduce her workload at CNN. Lauren was adopted from Korea when she was four months old.

Judy Woodruff Salary

Woodruff receives an estimated annual average salary of $3 million, as of 2022. She amasses her salary from her career as a Broadcast Journalist, currently serving as an Anchor and Managing Editor of PBS NewsHour.

Judy Woodruff Net Worth

Judy has an estimated net worth of $8 million dollars as of 2022. This includes her assets, money, and income. Her primary source of income is her career as a Broadcast Journalist. Through her various sources of income, she has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Judy Woodruff Measurements and Facts

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Judy Woodruff Wiki

  • Full Names: Judy Carline Woodruff
  • Popular As: PBS NewsHour anchor and managing editor
  • Gender: Female
  • Occupation / Profession: Broadcast Journalist
  • Nationality: American
  • Race / Ethnicity: White (Caucasian ethnicity)
  • Religion: Not Known
  • Sexual Orientation: Straight

Judy Woodruff Birthday

  • Age / How Old?: 75 years
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
  • Date of Birth: November 20, 1946
  • Place of Birth: Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States of America
  • Birthday: 20th November

Judy Woodruff Body Measurements

  • Body Measurements: 34-25-35 inches
  • Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 2 inches (1.57 meters)
  • Weight: 123 lbs (56 kg)
  • Eye Color: Green
  • Hair Color: Blonde
  • Shoe Size: Not Available
  • Dress Size: Not Available
  • Breast Size: 34 inches
  • Waist Size: 25 inches
  • Hip Size: 35 inches

Judy Woodruff Family and Relationship

  • Father (Dad): William H. Woodruff
  • Mother: Anna Lee Woodruff
  • Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Anita Woodruff
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Husband/Spouse: Married to Al Hunt
  • Dating / Boyfriend: Not Applicable
  • Children: Sons (Jeffrey (1981) and Benjamin (1986)) Daughter(s) (Lauren (1989))

Judy Woodruff Net Worth and Salary

  • Net Worth: $8 Million
  • Salary: $3 Million
  • Source of Income: Broadcast Journalist

Judy House and Cars

  • Place of living: Washington,D.C, USA
  • Cars: Car Brand to be Updated

Judy Woodruff PBS NewsHour

Judy joined the local television news in Atlanta immediately after graduating from Duke University in 1968. She was then named White House correspondent for NBC News in 1976, a position she held for six years. She joined PBS in 1982, where she continued White House reports for the nightly news program PBS NewsHour, formerly The MacNeil Lehrer NewsHour, in addition to presenting another program.

In September 2013, she became co-anchor of the PBS NewsHour, presenting the program with Gwen Ifill on weekdays and alone on Fridays. Besides NewsHour itself, the duo also presented PBS coverage of special events, including presidential conventions, election night, and States of the Union.

In February 2016, Woodruff and Ifill moderated the sixth Democratic presidential debate. When Ifill died in November 2016, Woodruff became the sole anchor of NewsHour. PBS initially sought a replacement for Ifill, but in March 2018 formalized Woodruff’s position as “solo anchor”. During the 2020 presidential election season, she was one of the moderators of the sixth Democratic debate.

Judy Woodruff CNN

Judy joined CNN in 1993 to host Inside Politics and CNN WorldView together with Bernard Shaw until he left CNN. Woodruff left CNN in 2005 and returned to PBS and NewsHour in 2006. In 2013, she and Gwen Ifill were named official anchors of the PBS NewsHour, succeeding founding presenter Jim Lehrer. Woodruff and Ifill shared managing newsgathering duties until Ifill’s death from cancer in 2016. Woodruff succeeded Ifill as the program’s sole main presenter.

Woodruff left CNN in June 2005 after her contract expired in order to teach, write, and work on a long-form television project. During her time at CNN, she moderated numerous presidential primary debates, namely three Republican debates and one Democratic debate during the 2000 campaign season, and one Democratic debate during the 2004 campaign season.

Frequently Asked Questions About Judy Woodruff

Who is Judy Woodruff?

Judy Woodruff is an American multiple award-winning Broadcast Journalist. Currently, she works at PBS NewsHour in Washington, D.C. as the Anchor and Managing Editor. Prior, to joining the PBS NewsHour team, she worked at CNN as the host of Inside Politics and CNN WorldView. She has been working with Cable Network since 1976 and has covered every presidential election and convection since then.

How old is Judy Woodruff?

Woodruff is 75 years old as of 2021, she was born on November 20, 1946, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States of America.

How tall is Judy Woodruff?

Judy stands at a height of 5 feet 2 inches (1.57 meters).

Is Judy Woodruff married?

Yes, she is currently married to her husband Al Hunt, a journalist, formerly a columnist for Bloomberg View, the editorial arm of Bloomberg News. The couple tied the knot on April 5, 1980, in an adorable wedding ceremony held at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church in Washington. They are blessed with three children named Jeffrey (1981), Benjamin (1986), and Lauren (1989).

How much is Judy Woodruff worth?

Judy has an estimated net worth of $8 million dollars as of 2022. This includes her assets, money, and income. Her primary source of income is her career as a Broadcast Journalist.

How much does Judy Woodruff make?

Woodruff receives an estimated annual average salary of $3 million, as of 2022. She amasses her salary from her career as a Broadcast Journalist, currently serving as an Anchor and Managing Editor of PBS NewsHour.

Where does Woodruff live?

She is a resident of Washington, D.C, USA, we shall upload pictures of her house as soon as we have them.

Is Woodruff dead or alive?

Judy is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of her being sick or having any health-related issues.

Where is Woodruff Now?

Judy is still pursuing her career in journalism. She is currently working as an anchor and managing editor of PBS NewsHour.

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