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Rita Cosby Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on February 20, 2026: By Josphat G

Rita Cosby is an American journalist and special correspondent for Inside Edition.

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Best Known For:The television program Inside Edition
Breakthrough:Joined MSNBC to host the primetime weeknight show Rita Cosby Live & Direct in 2005

10 Quick Facts About Rita Cosby

  • Full Name: Rita Cosby
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Reporter
  • Known For: The television program Inside Edition
  • Current Role: Special correspondent
  • Date of Birth: November 18, 1964
  • Age: 61 years old
  • Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York
  • Marital Status: Single
  • Beats: Politics / Government
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Rita Cosby Age

Rita Cosby is about 62 years old as of 2026. Rita Cosby was born in 1964.

Education

Her educational background includes studies at University of South Carolina and Greenwich High School.

  • University of South Carolina
    • Qualification: Bachelor's degree
  • Greenwich High School
    • Qualification: High School Diploma

Career & Work

Rita Cosby's career includes news and reporting roles with Inside Edition and MSNBC.

Organization: Inside Edition
Role: Special Correspondent
Period: 2007–Present
Organization: MSNBC
Role: Anchor
Period: 2005–2007
Details: Hosted 'Rita Cosby Live & Direct'
Organization: FOX News Channel
Role: Anchor
Period: 1995–2005
Details: Hosted 'The Big Story Weekend Edition'

Rise to Fame

Rita Cosby rose to prominence for her role on the television show Inside Edition.

Notable Works

Notable media work includes Inside Edition, Quiet Hero: Secrets from My Father's Past, and Rita Cosby Live & Direct.

Television

  • TV Show: Inside Edition (Special Correspondent, 2007-Present)
  • TV Show: Rita Cosby Live & Direct (Anchor, 2005-2007)

Books

  • Book: Quiet Hero: Secrets from My Father's Past (Author, 2010) — Best-selling memoir

Rita Cosby Family & Relationships

  • Father: Richard Cosby

Lesser Known Facts

  • Conducted historic back-to-back interviews with Yasser Arafat and Ariel Sharon during her tenure at FOX News.

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Rita Cosby
  • Gender: Female
  • Occupation: Reporter
  • Nationality: American
  • Living Status: Alive

Birth & Background

  • Date of Birth: November 18, 1964
  • Age: 61
  • Birthday: November 18
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
  • Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York

Measurements

  • Hair Color: Blonde

Family & Relationships

  • Father: Richard Cosby
  • Marital Status: Single

Net Worth & Income

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

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  • Richard Cosby (Parent • Father)

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