Fox News host Jessica Tarlov: A Love Full of Struggles, A Challenging Career Journey, and The Heartfelt Love of a Mother
IN January 2022, Jessica Tarlov joined as a co-host for Fox News’ hit program The Five.
When Jessica isn’t working on the evening show, she is at home with her family — here’s everything we know about them.

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Jessica Tarlov is a Democratic strategist on Fox News’ The FiveCredit: MEGA
Who is Fox News’ Jessica Tarlov?
Jessica Tarlov is a TV host and Democratic strategist born in New York City on March 9, 1984.
Jessica received her bachelor’s degree in history from Bryn Mawr College.
She went on to receive two master’s degrees and her Ph.D. from The London School of Economics and Political Science.
Jessica began her career working as a political strategist for Douglas Schoen LLC.
In May 2017, Jessica began working with Fox News.
It wasn’t until January 2022 that the news outlet promoted Jessica as co-host of their evening show, The Five.
In addition to her career at Fox News, Jessica has held the position of vice president of research and consumer insight at Bustle Digital Group since January 2017.
In February 2023, Jessica was appointed senior vice president for the department.
Is Jessica Tarlov married?
Jessica Tarlov has been married to her husband, Brian McKenna, since May 2021.
The political analyst began dating Brian, a Canadian film director, in 2019.
However, the two kept their relationship relatively private.
In 2020, Jessica went public with her relationship when she announced she and Brian got engaged.
The two eventually tied the knot in May 2021 in an intimate ceremony in front of friends and family.

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Jessica and her husband Brian are pictured with their oldest daughterCredit: Twitter
How many children does Jessica Tarlov have?
Jessica and Brian share two children.
Following their wedding, the two welcomed their first daughter, Cleo Markie McKenna, on December 11, 2021.
The Five’s Dana Perino announced the birth of Jessica’s daughter saying she was born “weighing 8lbs 7oz.”
She also went on to reveal that Cleo’s middle name Markie was chosen to honor Jessica’s late father, Mark, who passed away in July 2021.
On January 10, 2024, Jessica announced her second pregnancy on live television. She confirmed her second daughter would arrive in April.
On April 15, The Five hosts announced that Jessica had welcomed her second daughter – Teddy.
Co-host Dana Perino said: “Enjoy your time with your baby. We can’t wait to meet her and then to have you back.”
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