There are few people who have gained success in both personal and career life. Among them is the gorgeous Julie Chen, a famous journalist who through great potential, determination and hard work have faced all odds to become who she is today. Let’s find out about Julie Chen’s Net worth, Kids, Age, and husband. We also have more update on reporter’s Pregnancy.
Julie Chen age, nationality, ethnicity and personal info
The popular TV personality is aged 47 years. Julie is the daughter of Chinese immigrants. She was born in Queen, New York City. She holds an American nationality and is said to be of Asian ethnicity. The grandfather was born in Penglai Village, Anxi County, Fujian, China. He was a polygamist who married nine wives and had eleven children. Julie Chen’s mother is originally from Burma. Her name is Wan Ling Chen and got married to Yen-Chun Chen who is her dad. The couple has been married for over 50 years now. She has two elder siblings, Gladys and Victoria.
Net worth, salary, house, cars
She has a net worth of approximate $8 Million. Together with her husband, they own several assets. In 2014 the La Costa Beach in Malibu which upon sale earned them $28.8 Million. In 2006 the market value of the Beverly Hills home in Malibu which the duo own was worth $14 Million. Chen’s salary is not known but she is well paid. There is no information on the type of car she drives. However, Julie Chen owns classy cars which match her standards. Her career has contributed immensely to her enormous net worth. This makes her one of the richest celebrities.
Husband and Children
Julie Chen is married to husband Les Moonves. In April 2009, She announced her pregnancy. In July the same year, she announced about the gender of her first child. Like any other woman, she was very excited to become a mother. She said that her due date was 4th October but things didn’t go as planned and the baby was born on 24th September. Apparently, Les Moonves the CBS Corporation President and CEO has three other children from his previous marriage.
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Is she pregnant again?
There were rumors that the gorgeous Chen is pregnant with her second child. Nonetheless, the rumor has not been confirmed by either Julie or the husband. She has a son who is the only child as per now. The duo never confirmed the news.
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Career and Rise to Fame
Julie Chen completed her education at the University of Southern California where she attained her Bachelor’s Degree in arts in 1991. Back in 1990, she began working as an intern in CBS Morning News along with Andy Cohen. The following year she was still in school but worked for ABC News for one year as a desk assistant. Subsequently, she was promoted to work as a producer for the next three years.
In 1992, she traveled to Dayton, Ohio where she worked as a news anchor for WDTN-TV FROM 1995 T0 1997. The beginning of 1999 to 2002, Julie was an anchor for CBS Morning News. In 2002 to 2010, she worked as a co-host for the Early Show on CBS before leaving the daily position but remained as a Special Contributor anchor for the program until it was canceled. She was a reporter and weekend anchor at WCBS-TV in New York City before working for CBS News.
Ever since 2000, she was the host of the American version of Big Brother. In the first season in 2000, she was heavily criticized in the media for her profoundly scripted interaction with the audience. On 18th October “The Talk” a show of the CBS daytime premiered and Julie was the moderator. Early 2015, she guest-starred in the NCIS: Los Angeles episode portraying a U.S Ambassador “In The Line of Duty”. She has since gained fame and is a woman that has not tired of building her success.
Short Bio
Julie Suzanne Chen was born on 6th January 1970. Her birthplace is Queens, New York City. She is a journalist, presenter, television producer, TV personality and actor by profession. Her parents are David Y. Chen and Wan Ling Chen. She got married to Leslie Moonves in 2004. She is the mother of Charlie Moonves. The beautiful Chen is 5 feet and 4 inches tall.