Monica Pearson is an American journalist and news anchor (retired) for Wsb.
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Best Known For:The television program Channel 2 Action News
Breakthrough:Became the first African American and the first woman to anchor a daily evening news program in Atlanta in 1975
10 Quick Facts About Monica Pearson
- Full Name: Monica Pearson
- Nationality: American
- Profession: News anchor
- Known For: The television program Channel 2 Action News
- Current Employer: WSB
- Date of Birth: October 20, 1947
- Age: 78 years old
- Place of Birth: Louisville, Kentucky
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: John E. Pearson Sr
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
- TV Show: 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, Claire Patrice Kaufman.
- Children:
- Claire Patrice Kaufman
Personal Information
- Full Name: Monica Pearson
- Popular As: Monica Kaufman
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: News anchor
- 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
- Children: Claire Patrice Kaufman
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)
