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Gretchen Carlson

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Gretchen Carlson
During an interview on Fox and Friends (2006)
Born
Gretchen Elizabeth Carlson

(1966-06-21) June 21, 1966 (age 58)
Alma materStanford University (B.A., Sociology, 1990)
Occupation(s)Co-host of Fox & Friends
(Fox News Channel)
Known forjournalist; 1989 Miss America beauty pageant winner
SpouseCasey Close (1997-) [1]
Children2[2]
WebsiteBiography on FoxNews.com

Gretchen Elizabeth Carlson (born 21 June 1966 in Minnesota[2]) is an American television personality. She performs hosting shows on Fox News.[2][3] Before that, Carlson received the title of Miss America 1989[3] (she still works with the Miss America Pageant club). Later she teamed up with CBS News.[2][3] She joined Fox News around 2005.[2]

References

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  1. Carter, Bill (December 4, 2009). "For 'Today' and 'Fox and Friends,' Different Approaches on Disclosure". Media Decoder. New York City, New York: The New York Times Company. Retrieved 9 December 2009.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 "Gretchen Carlson - Biography". Fox News. Retrieved 15 December 2012.
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Miss America 1989 Gretchen Carlson". Pageantcenter.com. Archived from the original on 21 September 2007. Retrieved 15 December 2012.

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Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Kaye Lani Rae Rafko
Miss America
1989
Succeeded by
Debbye Turner
Preceded by
Katherine Killeen
Miss Minnesota
1988
Succeeded by
Susan Johnson