Kayleigh McEnany Biography: Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Height, Husband, Children, Books

Kayleigh Michelle McEnany, commonly known as Kayleigh McEnany, is an American conservative political commentator, television personality, and author.

She served as the 33rd White House press secretary from April 2020 to January 2021 during President Donald Trump’s administration.

Before becoming press secretary, McEnany worked as the national press secretary for Trump’s 2020 presidential campaign from 2019 to 2020.

She also served as a senior advisor for the campaign from October 2020 until January 2021.

Profile

• Full Name: Kayleigh Michelle McEnany
• Stage Name: Kayleigh McEnany
• Born: April 18, 1988
• Age: 36 years old
• Birthplace: Tampa, Florida, United States
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: American conservative political commentator, television personality, and author
• Height: Unknown
• Parents: Michael McEnany and Leanne McEnany
• Siblings: Michael McEnany and Ryann McEnany
• Spouse: Sean Gilmartin (m. 2017)
• Children: Blake Avery Gilmartin and Nash Gilmartin
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $1 million

Early Life And Education

Kayleigh Michelle McEnany was born on April 18, 1988, in Tampa, Florida, to Michael, a commercial roofing company owner, and Leanne McEnany. She has two siblings: a brother, Michael, who is a doctor, and a sister, Ryann, who works in communications and has aspirations of becoming a sports journalist.

McEnany attended the Academy of the Holy Names, a private Catholic preparatory school in Tampa. After high school, McEnany pursued a degree in international politics at Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service in Washington, D.C.

She also studied abroad at St. Edmund Hall, Oxford. During her academic career, McEnany focused on global political affairs and developed a strong interest in conservative politics.

McEnany initially attended the University of Miami School of Law for her first year but later transferred to Harvard Law School, where she graduated in 2016. McEnany is of Caucasian ethnicity and identifies as Christian.

Career

Kayleigh McEnany began her career as a college intern for various politicians, including Tom Gallagher, Adam Putnam, and George W. Bush. She later worked in the White House Office of Communications, writing media briefings.

McEnany transitioned into media as a producer for Huckabee on Fox News and later became a commentator for CNN. After being the White House press secretary, she returned to Fox News, where she co-hosts Outnumbered and guest-hosts on programs like The Ingraham Angle, Jesse Watters Primetime, and Fox & Friends.

While attending law school, McEnany appeared on CNN as a paid commentator. Initially, she was critical of Donald Trump, even calling his remarks about Mexican immigrants “racist.”

However, by 2016, she became a staunch supporter and defender of Trump. She left CNN in August 2017 and joined Trump’s campaign, hosting a webcast on his personal Facebook page where she praised his presidency and positioned herself as a defender of his policies.

McEnany’s connection to the Republican Party dates back to her college years. She criticized President Obama and was involved in the “birther” conspiracy. During the 2016 GOP primaries, McEnany criticized Trump but eventually became one of his most ardent supporters.

In 2017, she was appointed the national spokesperson for the Republican National Committee and later served as the national press secretary for the Trump 2020 campaign from 2019 to 2020.

In March 2021, McEnany joined Fox News as an on-air contributor and later became a co-host on Outnumbered. She also served as an interim host for Fox News Tonight following Tucker Carlson’s departure in 2023.

Throughout her career, McEnany has been noted for her rapid rise in the political and media spheres, with praise for her preparedness and criticism for defending Trump’s controversial statements and actions.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @kayleighmcenany
• Facebook handle: Kayleigh McEnany
• Twitter handle: @kayleighmcenany

Personal Life

Kayleigh McEnany, the former White House Press Secretary, is married to professional baseball pitcher Sean Gilmartin. The couple began dating in 2015 and tied the knot in November 2017.

They have two children together: a daughter, Blake Avery Gilmartin, born in November 2019, and a son, Nash Gilmartin, born on December 1, 2022.

Net Worth

Kayleigh McEnany’s estimated net Worth is around $1 million as of 2023. She earns an annual salary of approximately $1.8 million at Fox News. During her time as White House Press Secretary, she earned $183,000.

McEnany’s wealth comes from her political commentary, book royalties, and previous roles with the Republican National Committee and Trump’s campaign.