Kristen Welker Bio, Wiki, Age, Husband, Parents, Children, Salary, Net Worth, Height and Nbc

Kristen Welker Biography

Kristen Welker is an American television journalist working for NBC News who was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. She works as a White House correspondent based in Washington, D.C., as well as co-anchor of Weekend Today, the Saturday edition of Today with Peter Alexander.

Kristen Welker praised for ‘masterclass’ debate moderation, Chris Wallace is ‘jealous’

All eyes were on moderator NBC News’ Kristen Welker during the final presidential debate. After Fox News’ Chris Wallace failed to maintain order during the first presidential debate between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden, Welker was applauded for Thursday’s controlled exchange.

Even Wallace admitted he was “jealous.” During Fox News’ post-debate coverage, Wallace said: “I would have liked to have been able to moderate that debate and to get a real exchange of views instead of hundreds of interruptions.”

Veteran news anchor Dan Rather gave a “tip of the Stetson to Kristen Welker.” He called her “a consummate pro on a big and difficult stage.” USA TODAY’s Susan Page, who moderated the vice presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Vice President Mike Pence earlier this month, applauded Welker on Twitter: “Kudos to @kwelkernbc for a job well done tonight, and a service to our nation.”

NBC News’ Kelly O’Donnell called her colleague a “total pro. She is thoughtful, tough, and in charge. A master class where voters were clearly well served.”⁩New York Times reporter Nick Corasaniti said Welker was “flawless,” adding that “this should be the tape future debate moderators study and seek to emulate.”

Steve Schmidt, the former adviser to Sen. John McCain, said Welker “put on a debate moderation clinic.” The Washington Post’s Marissa J. Lang applauded Welker’s trailblazing diversity. Welker is the first Black woman to moderate a presidential debate in nearly 30 years.

“I have been waiting for months to watch a woman of color moderate one of these presidential debates and, boy, @kwelkernbc did not disappoint,” Lang tweeted. “Unflappable, smart, and in control every step of the way. Expertly done.”

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10 Quick Facts About Kristen Welker

1. Name: Kristen Welker
2. Age: 44 years
3. Birthday: 1 July
4. Zodiac Sign: Cancer
5. Height: 5 feet 3 inches
6. Nationality: American
7. Occupation: Journalist
8. Marital Status: Married
9. Salary: $81.680 – $118.036
10. Net worth: $2.5 million

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Kristen Welker Age

Kristen Welker is 44 years old as of 2020, she was born on 1 July 976, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.  Welker celebrates her birthday on July 1st every year and her birth sign is Cancer.

Kristen Welker Height

Welker stands at a height of 5 feet 3 inches (1.6 m or 160 cm) and weighs 136.69 lbs(62 kg). She also appears to be quite tall in stature in her photos. Welker has both black hair and eyes color.

Kristen Welker Education

Welker joined Germantown Friends School in Philadelphia where she graduated in the year 1994. Then, she joined Havard college to pursue a Bachelor of Arts later graduating in the year 1998. At Havard, her main focus was history as well as graduated with honors. Also, she interned with Today in the year 1997, while still in Havard College.

Kristen Welker Parents

Welker was born and raised by his father Harvey Welker and mother Julie Welker in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the U.S. Her father is an engineer while her mother is a real estate agent. Welker’s father is white and her mother is of black ethnicity.

“… when my mother ran for City Council, that was the moment when I knew I wanted to be a political reporter. Some reporters asked her about being married to my father – they have an interracial relationship – as if that was somehow a negative thing.

I think my parents handled it with grace. I would get very upset about this line of questioning. It made me realise how important it is that political reporters are being fair. Tough, but fair.” It is also not known if she has any siblings. Nevertheless, this section will be updated as soon as it is available.

Kristen Welker Ethnic and Heritage: Is she Black?

Welker was born in America, her dad is of white ethnicity and her mom is of black ethnicity. Hence Welker has mixed ethnicity.

Kristen Welker Nationality

Welker belongs to American nationality. She was born on July 1, 1976, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Kristen Welker Husband John Hughes: Is she married?

Welker is married to John Hughes. The couple married on 4 March 2017, in Philadelphia. John Hughes is a marketing director at Philadelphia-based Merck. The two were introduced by a mutual friend who set them up in October 2014.

They had their first date when Kristen had gone to visit her parents in Philadelphia. According to Kristen, she knew John was the one after their second date when John gifted her with a crossword puzzle of presidential trivia including clues he wrote himself.

“That’s the moment he got me. As a White House correspondent, it was so touching, and it marked him different from anyone else I ever dated,” Kristen told NYT. John proposed to Kristen in June 2016 at Lincoln Memorial Steps. John said he chooses the place so that years later Kristen can tell their kids that “this was the spot we got engaged.”

Kristen Welker Wedding, Spouse

Kristen Welker married John Hughes in a ceremony at the Hyatt at the Bellevue. As HughE Dillon announced, Welker’s wedding took place in the Rose Ballroom, with attendees including NBC reporter Kelly O’Donnell, Meet the Press’ Chuck Todd, CNBC’s Aditi Roy who is a former NBC10 favorite as well as Alan Greenspan, the former Federal Reserve chief.

The couple was married by Dare to Imagine Church’s the Rev. Kevin Johnson, who posted some photos of the ceremony to social media.

Kristen Welker Husband John Hughes

John Hughes is an American businessman and entrepreneur currently working as a marketing director at Merck in Philadelphia.

Kristen Welker Husband Age, John Hughes Age

Welker age, date of birth, and birthday are publicly not available. We will update this section once this information is available.

Kristen Welker Children

Welker likes to keep her personal life private hence. It is not known whether she has any children. However, this information will be updated as soon as it is available.

Kristen Welker Salary

NBC News White House Correspondent salaries range from an average of $81.680 to $118.036 a year. However, these figures may vary substantially according to the level of seniority of the employee in question. At the moment, we do not have the exact salary and net worth of Welker, but we’ll keep tabs and update once it is available.

Kristen Welker Net Worth

Kristen Welker has an estimated net worth of $2.5 million dollars as of 2020. This includes his Assets, Money, and Income. Her primary source of income is her career as a journalist. Through her various sources of income, Welker has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Kristen Welker Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Kristen Welker.

Kristen Welker Wiki

• Full Names: Kristen Welker
• Popular As: Television journalist
• Gender: Female
• Occupation / Profession: Journalist
• Nationality: American
• Race / Ethnicity: Afro-American
• Religion: To be updated
• Sexual Orientation: Straight

Kristen Welker Birthday

• Age / How Old?: 44 years old as of 2020
• Zodiac Sign: Cancer
• Date of Birth: July 1, 1976
• Place of Birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
• Birthday: July 1

Kristen Welker Body Measurements

• Body Measurements: 37-27-38 inches (94-69-97 cm)
• Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 3 inches (1.6 m or 160 cm
• Weight: 136.69 lbs(62 kg)
• Eye Color: Black
• Hair Color: Black
• Shoe Size: 8
• Dress Size: 10
• Breast Size: 36C
• Waist Size: 27 in or 69 cm
• Hip Size: 38 in or 97 cm

Kristen Welker Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): Harvey Welker
• Mother: Julie Welker
• Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): To be updated
• Marital Status: Married
•  Husband/Spouse: Married to John Hughes
• Dating / Boyfriend: Not Applicable
• Children:  To be updated

Kristen Welker Networth and Salary

• Net Worth: $2.5 million dollars as of 2020
• Salary: $2.5 million dollars
• Source of Income: Journalist

Kristen Welker NBC News Reporter

In 2005 Kristen joined NBC as a reporter and in 2009 she became a news correspondent at NBC Universal, Burbank Bureau. In 2011, she was promoted to become a White House Correspondent.

Kristen Welker Msnbc

Regularly she represents MSNBC at the daily White House press briefings as well as reports lives for various programs on the channel. Welker occasionally fills in on NBC Nightly News and Today.

NBC reported on 10th January 2020 that Welker would become the regular co-anchor of Weekend Today alongside Peter Alexander. On January 11. 2020 is when she debuted as co-anchor on Weekend Today.

Kristen Welker Career

Kristen began her career in media in 2001 as a reporter at ABC affiliate KRCR where she worked for 2 years until 2003. In 2003, she joined WLNE-TV in Providence, Rhode Island where she worked as an anchor and reporter until 2005. During the same period, she worked at KRCR-TV. Prior to joining KRCR, she wrote for her school paper in high school and, while attending Harvard University (NBD), the Harvard Crimson.

She took an entry-level producer job in Manhattan after graduating producing news feeds for CBS-affiliate stations to use in their stories. She has worked and traveled with ex POTUS Barrack Obama and ex VP Joe Biden. She is a member of the National Association of Black Journalists.

Kristen Welker Trump

In a certain interview, she says “The most challenging thing about being a White House correspondent is working grueling hours and sometimes having adversarial interactions. Whether covering the Obama or Trump administrations, it’s our job to challenge the people who work there, including and especially the president. That can sometimes create heated exchanges.

The hours are also challenging. The day usually starts at 5 am, and I am often working on scripts until 11 pm or midnight. I love the work and am incredibly passionate about what I do, but I always try to find time to unplug during the weekends.

This is a challenging time to be a journalist given that the president targets and sharply criticizes the media. It is important for journalists to get back to the basics, to triple and quadruple check their facts because there is no room for error. We need to stay focused on reporting, which includes holding the president — and all elected officials — accountable for their words and actions.

There is no doubt there can be adversarial exchanges between the press and any administration. The best way to deal with this is to be armed with the facts, whether preparing for the daily briefing with Sarah Huckabee Sanders or a news conference with President Trump.”

Frequently Asked Questions About Kristen Welker

Who is Kristen Welker?

Welker is a famous television journalist working for NBC News. She serves as a White House correspondent based in Washington, D.C., and co-anchor of Weekend Today, the Saturday edition of Today, alongside Peter Alexander.

How old is Kristen Welker?

Kristen is an American national born on July 1, 1976, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.

What Is Kristen Welker Ethnicity?

The American native Welker belongs to mixed ethnicity.

Is Kristen Welker Biracial?

Welker is the daughter of Harvey and Julie Welker. Her father is an engineer, her mother a real estate agent. Welker’s father is white and her mother is black. She graduated from Germantown Friends School in Philadelphia in 1994 and Harvard College with a Bachelor of Arts in 1998.

How tall is Kristen Welker?

Welker stands at a height of 5 feet 3 inches tall.

Is Kristen Welker married?

Yes, she is married to John Hughes. They got married in March 2017. Hughes is a marketing director at Philadelphia-based Merck. The two were introduced by a mutual friend who set them up in October 2014.

Does Kristen Welker Have A Baby?

Kristen and Hughes are yet to disclose details about them having a child. But we’ll keep tabs and update once it is available.

How much is Kristen Welker worth?

Kriste Welker has an estimated net worth of $2.5 million dollars. She has accumulated her wealth from her successful career as a journalist.

How much does Kristen Welker make?

Welker annual salary is estimated to be between $24,292 and $72,507 or an hourly average wage of between $10.15 and $31.32. This is per our average wage estimates for a journalist in the United States.

Where does Kristen Welker live?

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

Is Kristen Welker dead or alive?

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

Where is Kristen Welker now?

Journalists: Welker is pursuing her career in journalism. She is working as a news reporter at NBC News White House Correspondent.

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