Monica Pearson is an American journalist and news anchor (retired) for Wsb.
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Best Known For:Channel 2 Action News
Breakthrough:Became the first African American and the first woman to anchor a daily evening news... in 1975
10 Quick Facts About Monica Pearson
- Full Name: Monica Pearson
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Media Personality
- Known For: Channel 2 Action News
- Current Role: News Anchor (Retired)
- Current Employer:Wsb
- Age: 78 years old
- Date of Birth: October 20, 1947
- Place of Birth: Louisville, Kentucky
- Marital Status: Married
Monica Pearson Age
Monica Pearson is about 79 years old as of 2026. Monica Pearson was born in 1947.
Education
She attended University of Louisville, where she earned a Bachelor's degree.
- University of Louisville
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
Career & Work
Monica Pearson's career includes news and reporting roles with WSB-TV, a television station.
Organization: WSB-TV
Role: Anchor
Period: 1975–2012
Details: Atlanta, GA
Rise to Fame
Monica Pearson rose to prominence for her role on the television show Channel 2 Action News.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes Channel 2 Action News.
Other
- Work: Channel 2 Action News (Anchor, 1975-2012)
Awards & Achievements
- Emmy Award — ATAS — Journalism Excellence
Monica Pearson Family & Relationships
Monica Pearson is married to John E. Pearson Sr.. She has 1 child, including Claire Patrice Kaufman.
- Children:
- Claire Patrice Kaufman
Personal Information
- Full Name: Monica Pearson
- Popular As: Monica Kaufman
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Media Personality
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Black / African
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: October 20, 1947
- Age: 78
- Birthday: October 20
- Zodiac Sign: Libra
- Place of Birth: Louisville, Kentucky
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: John E. Pearson Sr.
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K – $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K – $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- John E. Pearson Sr. (Spouse • Husband)
