Kimberly Guilfoyle Biography

(American Television Personality and Advisor to the 45th President of the United States, Donald Trump)

Birthday: March 9, 1969 (Pisces)

Born In: United States

Kimberly Ann Guilfoyle is an American news personality who is currently one of the co-hosts of the news and talk show ‘The Five’ on Fox News Channel. She has also hosted the program ‘Both Sides’ on Court TV, as well as served as a legal analyst on ‘Anderson Cooper 360°.’ An attorney by profession, she ventured into television after several years of a successful legal career. Before taking up television as a full-time career, she held a high-profile job as a prosecuting attorney in San Francisco and Los Angeles, and had even served as an assistant District Attorney in San Francisco for four years. Once married to prominent California politician Gavin Newsom, she first came into limelight due to her husband’s high visibility in the media. She started appearing on television specials in the mid 2000s and over a period of time quit her legal career to focus more on her television appearances. In 2011, Guilfoyle was chosen as a co-host for the ‘The Five,’ a news and talk show on Fox News Channel featuring a rotating panel who discuss current stories, political issues, and pop culture, a post that earned her much name and fame as a news personality. In mid-2017 it was reported that Guilfoyle was being considered to serve as press secretary for President Donald Trump. However, the reports were later dismissed.

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Quick Facts

Also Known As: Kimberly Ann Guilfoyle, Kimberly Guilfoyle Newsom

Age: 55 Years, 55 Year Old Females

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Eric Villency (m. 2006–2009), Gavin Newsom (m. 2001–2006)

father: Anthony Guilfoyle

mother: Mercedes Guilfoyle

children: Ronan Anthony Villency

Born Country: United States

TV Presenters American Women

Height: 5'7" (170 cm), 5'7" Females

Ancestry: Irish American, Puerto Rican American

U.S. State: California

City: San Francisco, California

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education: University Of California, Davis, University Of San Francisco

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    What is Kimberly Guilfoyle's political affiliation?

    Kimberly Guilfoyle is a prominent Republican and has been actively involved in conservative politics for many years.
  • 2

    What is Kimberly Guilfoyle's educational background?

    Kimberly Guilfoyle earned her Juris Doctor degree from the University of San Francisco School of Law.
  • 3

    Has Kimberly Guilfoyle held any prominent roles in media or politics?

    Yes, Kimberly Guilfoyle has served as a co-host on the Fox News show "The Five" and worked as a senior advisor to the Trump campaign.
  • 4

    What are some key accomplishments or controversies associated with Kimberly Guilfoyle?

    Kimberly Guilfoyle is known for her passionate advocacy for conservative causes and has also faced criticism for some of her controversial statements and actions.
  • 5

    Is Kimberly Guilfoyle currently involved in any political or media projects?

    Yes, Kimberly Guilfoyle currently serves as the National Chair of the Trump Victory Finance Committee and is a prominent figure in conservative media circles.
Childhood & Early Life
Kimberly Ann Guilfoyle was born on March 9, 1969 in San Francisco to a Puerto Rican mother and an Irish father. Her mother, Mercedes, taught special education, while her father, Tony, was a US Army veteran who later became a real estate investor. She has one brother.
Her early years were quite happy as both her parents doted on her. However, a major tragedy befell the family when her mother became sick with leukaemia and died when Kimberly was just 11. Though devastated by her death, Tony did his best to raise his daughter as a single father.
Kimberly was a bright girl and graduated from Mercy High School. She then graduated magna cum laude from the University of California, Davis, before moving on to the University of San Francisco School of Law from where she earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) in 1994.
As a university student she interned at the San Francisco district attorney's office and also did a few odd jobs on the side, including a stint as a model for Macy's, and a bridal magazine.
She also studied at Trinity College, Dublin, in Ireland where she published research papers in international children's rights and European Economic Community law.
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Television Career
Being an attorney, Kimberly Guilfoyle started appearing in television programs that required legal knowledge in 2004. She moved to New York where she began hosting the program ‘Both Sides’ on Court TV. Around the same time, she also began working as a legal analyst on ‘Anderson Cooper 360°.’
In 2006, she joined Fox News Channel as a host of the weekend show ‘The Lineup.’ Though the show was eventually cancelled, she remained a regular contributor for the network. Over the years she served as a guest host on ‘Hannity,’ ‘On the Record,’ ‘Justice with Judge Jeanine,’ and ‘Fox and Friends.’
In 2011, she was selected as a co-host of news and talk show ‘The Five’ which proved to be very popular; as of 2017, she continues to co-host the show. She also began co-hosting ‘Outnumbered’ in 2014 and appeared weekly on ‘The O'Reilly Factor's recurring segment "Is it Legal?" until the show's cancellation in 2017.
Major Works
Kimberly Guilfoyle is best known as a co-host of ‘The Five’ on Fox News Channel. The news and talk show, which features discussions on current stories, political issues, and pop culture, is a highly popular one which established the former attorney as a credible TV personality to reckon with.
Awards & Achievements
Kimberly Guilfoyle is the recipient of several awards, including Prosecutor of the Month from the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office, and an award for being “Outstanding Woman of the Year” from the City of San Francisco.
In 2004 she was awarded with a “Special Civil Rights Award” from the New York City. The following year, she was named USO Entertainer of the Year.
She is also an active board member of The Gastro Esophageal Cancer Foundation and serves on the advisory panel for the American Bar Association.
Personal Life & Legacy
In 2001, Kimberly Guilfoyle married Gavin Newsom, then a city supervisor. Her husband was elected mayor of San Francisco in 2003. Their marriage, however, could not withstand the pressures of the couple’s high profile careers and thus they divorced in 2006.
A few months after her divorce, Guilfoyle married furniture heir Eric Villency in Barbados. The couple have a son named Ronan Anthony. This marriage too ended in divorce.
Facts About Kimberly Guilfoyle
Kimberly Guilfoyle is fluent in Spanish, having spent part of her childhood living in Puerto Rico.
She is an accomplished ballroom dancer and has even competed on the television show "Dancing with the Stars."
Guilfoyle is a published author, having co-authored the book "Making the Case: How to Be Your Own Best Advocate."
She is known for her love of fashion and has been praised for her sophisticated and stylish wardrobe choices.
In addition to her work in media and politics, Guilfoyle is actively involved in charitable organizations, including supporting military veterans and their families.

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