The OVERWHELMING Moment – Fox News Family’s BABY announcement becomes a Powerful TV Memory that moved American viewers!
Fox News’ Hillary Vaughn and Peter Doocy Share Joyful Family News on Air
During a September 2022 taping of Fox & Friends, what began as a light segment about a new cookbook turned into a heartwarming moment that surprised and delighted viewers. Steve Doocy, longtime Fox & Friends host, was promoting The Simply Happy Cookbook, co-written with his wife, Kathy Doocy. But mid-conversation, he turned the spotlight onto his son, Peter Doocy, and daughter-in-law, Hillary Vaughn.
“This food is particularly good if you’re really hungry,” Steve joked, pointing to a featured recipe — Chicken Olé — contributed by Vaughn. The dish, a flavorful blend of enchiladas and lasagna, soon became the perfect setup for unexpected news.
“And Hillary is hungry all the time,” Peter chimed in. Then came Vaughn’s big reveal: “That’s because I’m eating for two. We’re having a baby!”
The couple’s announcement was met with cheers from colleagues and fans alike. Vaughn, a correspondent based in Los Angeles, and Peter, Fox News’ White House correspondent, have shared many moments in the public eye, but this one was among their most personal.
The two were married in April 2021 at the Montage Palmetto Bluff resort in South Carolina, a picturesque venue known for hosting celebrity weddings. Their families and Fox News personalities joined in celebrating the couple’s union.
The happy journey continued into 2023. On February 1, Vaughn and Doocy welcomed their daughter, Bridget Blake Doocy, in northern Virginia. She arrived healthy, weighing 8 lbs., 1 oz., and measuring 21 inches. In an Instagram post introducing her to the world, Peter wrote, “Meet Bridget Blake Doocy! Asked @joebiden for tips about being a new dad at the WH holiday reception. His advice: ‘Hold her tight.’ Will do!”
From a playful on-air reveal to the quiet joy of holding their newborn, Vaughn and Doocy’s story has resonated with viewers not just for its charm, but for its genuine celebration of family. For a couple often seen covering the headlines, this time, they were the story—and it was a beautiful one.
