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Maria de la Soledad Teresa O’Brien Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on March 17, 2026: By Josphat G

Maria de la Soledad Teresa O'Brien is an American journalist best known for playing Host in Black in America.

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Best Known For:The television program Matter of Fact with Soledad O'Brien
Breakthrough:Became a nationally recognized anchor for NBC's Weekend Today and later CNN's American Morning in 2003

10 Quick Facts About Maria de la Soledad Teresa O'Brien

  • Full Name: Maria de la Soledad Teresa O'Brien
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: News anchor and correspondent
  • Known For: The television program Matter of Fact with Soledad O'Brien
  • Current Role: Host
  • Date of Birth: September 19, 1966
  • Age: 59 years old
  • Place of Birth: Saint James, New York
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Brad Raymond
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Maria de la Soledad Teresa O'Brien Age

Maria de la Soledad Teresa O'Brien is about 60 years old as of 2026. Maria de la Soledad Teresa O'Brien was born in 1966.

Maria de la Soledad Teresa O'Brien Height

Maria de la Soledad Teresa O'Brien stands at a height of 5 feet 5 inches. This is approximately 165 cm.

Education

She attended Harvard University, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in English and American Literature.

  • Harvard University
    • Qualification: Bachelor's degree
    • Field of Study: English and American Literature
    • Period: 2000

Career & Work

Maria de la Soledad Teresa O'Brien's career includes news and reporting roles with CNN and NBC News, a news outlet.

Organization: CNN
Role: Anchor
Period: 2003–2013
Details: New York, NY
Organization: NBC News
Role: Anchor
Period: 1999–2003

Rise to Fame

Maria de la Soledad Teresa O'Brien rose to prominence for her role on the television show Black in America.

Notable Works

  • TV Show: Black in America (Host, 2008)

Awards & Achievements

  • Emmy Award — NATAS — 2011 — Reporting

Maria de la Soledad Teresa O'Brien Family & Relationships

Maria de la Soledad Teresa O'Brien is married to Brad Raymond. She has 4 children, including Sofia Raymond and Cecilia Raymond.

  • Father: Edward O'Brien
  • Mother: Estela O'Brien
  • Children:
    • Sofia Raymond (2000)
    • Cecilia Raymond (2002)
    • Charles Raymond (2004)
    • Nicholas Raymond (2004)

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Maria de la Soledad Teresa O'Brien
  • Popular As: Soledad O'Brien
  • Gender: Female
  • Occupation: News anchor and correspondent
  • Nationality: American
  • Living Status: Alive
  • Ethnicity: Mixed

Birth & Background

  • Date of Birth: September 19, 1966
  • Age: 59
  • Birthday: September 19
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo
  • Place of Birth: Saint James, New York

Measurements

  • Height: 5 ft 5 in
  • Eye Color: Brown
  • Hair Color: Brown

Family & Relationships

  • Father: Edward O'Brien
  • Mother: Estela O'Brien
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Brad Raymond

Net Worth & Income

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

Online Presence

  • instagram:https://www.instagram.com/soledadobrien

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