Jessica Tarlov

Jessica Tarlov
Tarlov at South by Southwest, 2018
Born
Jessica Tarlov

(1984-03-09) March 9, 1984 (age 40)
New York City, New York, U.S
EducationBryn Mawr College (BA)
London School of Economics (MSc, MA, PhD)
OccupationTelevision host
EmployerFox News
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
Brian McKenna
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(m. 2021)​
Children2
Parents
RelativesMolly Tarlov (sister)

Jessica Tarlov (born March 9, 1984) is an American political strategist for the Democratic Party who currently serves as co-host of The Five on Fox News.[1]

Background

Tarlov attended Bryn Mawr College, where she earned her B.A. degree in history. She went on to study at The London School of Economics and Political Science and received a Master of Science degree in public policy and administration, a Master of Research degree in political science, and a doctorate degree in political science and government. In 2008, she served as a research assistant for political analyst Douglas Schoen, and in 2012, returned to work as a political strategist under him.[2]

Career

Tarlov made her first appearance on Fox News in 2014, where she quickly worked her way in as a frequent guest. She has appeared on shows such as Hannity, Your World with Neil Cavuto, The Five, Outnumbered, Fox & Friends, Kennedy, Watters World and more.[3] She officially was named a contributor in 2017.[4]

In January 2022, she was named a co-host on The Five, where she serves as a rotating co-host alongside Harold Ford Jr.[4]

On March 28, 2024, it was reported that Tony Bobulinski was filing suit against Tarlov for $30 million after comments she made on The Five regarding allegations that a Trump Super-Pac was paying Bobulinki's legal bills, a claim that he denies. Tarlov made an on-air correction the day after making the allegations, stating "I have seen no indication those payments were made in connection with Mr. Bobulinski's legal fees and he denies that they were."[5]

Personal life

While in college, Tarlov's father Mark Tarlov wrote speeches for Supreme Court Chief Justice Warren Burger, went on to become an attorney, and later a movie producer known for Copycat (1995), Serial Mom (1994) and Christine (1983). He died from cancer on July 31, 2021.[6][2]

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Tarlov began dating her next door neighbor, hedge fund executive Brian McKenna. She announced her engagement to McKenna on the Kennedy program on the Fox Business Network in April 2021.[7] The two married weeks later, and Tarlov gave birth to her daughter Cleo in December 2021.[8][2][9]

On January 10, 2024, she announced on Fox News' The Five that she was expecting her second child, a girl, in April.[10] On April 15, Tarlov's daughter was born, named Teddy.[11]

References

  1. ^ "Fox News Fills Out 'The Five' with Jeanine Pirro, Trio of Liberals". Variety. January 12, 2022.
  2. ^ a b c "How Jessica Tarlov of 'The Five' became a liberal star on Fox News". Los Angeles Times. September 29, 2022.
  3. ^ "How to Survive Fox News as a Resident Liberal". Washingtonian. March 21, 2017. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
  4. ^ a b "On Fox News' 'The Five,' Jessica Tarlov is redefining the image of the sacrificial liberal". Salon.com. September 16, 2023.
  5. ^ "Fox News Host Sued for Defamation by Former Biden Business Partner". National Review. March 28, 2024.
  6. ^ B, Robert (April 9, 2024). "Jessica Tarlov's personal life". FinanceDesire.
  7. ^ "@CableNewsWatch". Twitter. Archived from the original on June 4, 2023. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
  8. ^ @guypbenson (June 11, 2021). "Congratulations to my friend and colleague @JessicaTarlov on getting married!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  9. ^ "Jessica Tarlov − Biography". IMDb. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
  10. ^ "The Five's Jessica Tarlov Is Pregnant With Her Second Child". Adweek. January 11, 2024. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
  11. ^ "Jessica Tarlov welcomes second daughter | Fox News Video". Fox News. April 15, 2024. Retrieved August 8, 2024.