Jessica Dean Biography /Wiki
Jessica Dean is an American journalist, anchor and reporter currently working as the host of the primetime weekend edition of CNN Newsroom. Previously, she worked as a CNN congressional correspondent on Capitol Hill, where she played a pivotal role in CNN’s political coverage. She also filled in as an anchor for CNN’s dayside programming on CNN News Central, CNN Newsroom, CNN This Morning, Inside Politics, and other shows. In these roles, she led coverage of historic breaking news, including Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel and the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump.
Before this, Dean accompanied Biden on the road for almost two years, covering the first contemporary presidential campaign to occur during a worldwide pandemic and then traveled widely around the nation. She provided live coverage of both presidential debates and the Democratic National Convention in Delaware. From the headquarters in Wilmington, Delaware, Dean reported extensively on the Biden transition as well.
Dean was the co-anchor of the weekday evening newscasts at Philadelphia’s KYW-TV before joining CNN. She participated in the 2017 New Jersey Gubernatorial Debate as a panelist. Additionally, she provided extensive coverage of the 2016 presidential election, anchoring and reporting live from the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Hillary Clinton’s New York City headquarters on election night, and President Donald Trump’s inauguration in Washington, D.C.
Jessica Dean Age
How old is Dean? She is 40 years old as of 2025. She was born on August 22, 1985, in Little Rock, Arkansas, United States. Dean celebrates her birthday on 22nd August every year.
Jessica Dean Education
Jessica graduated from high school in 2003. She attended and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcast Journalism and Arts at Southern California’s Annenberg School for Communication in Los Angeles. ALSO READ: Laura Coates
Jessica Dean Height / Measurements
How tall is Dean? She stands at an average height of 5 feet 4 inches (1.62m). She also maintains a body weight of 55kg (121 lbs).
Jessica Dean Nationality / Ethnicity
Jessica holds American nationality and citizenship by birth. She was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, United States. Dean is of White ethnicity/heritage.
Jessica Dean Parents / Family
Information about Jessica’s parents is not available. We will update you once the information is confirmed available to the public.
Jessica Dean Husbnd / Married / Fiance / Children
Is Jessica married? Yes, she is married to Alex Katz, a senior managing director of government affairs at Blackstone. The couple tied the knot in a wedding ceremony on June 15, 2024, in Manhattan. Previously, she was married to Blake Spencer Rutherford. Information about them having children is under review.
Jessica Dean Salary
Dean is an American journalist, anchor and reporter, earning an annual salary ranging from $20,000 to $60,000.
Jessica Dean Net Worth
Jessica has been working as the host of the primetime weekend edition of CNN Newsroom and has an estimated net worth between $1 million and $5 million.
Jessica Dean CNN
Dean previously worked as a CNN congressional correspondent on Capitol Hill, where she played a pivotal role in CNN’s political coverage. She also filled in as an anchor for CNN’s dayside programming on CNN News Central, CNN Newsroom, CNN This Morning, Inside Politics, and other shows. In these roles, she led coverage of historic breaking news, including Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel and the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump.
Before this, Dean accompanied Biden on the road for almost two years, covering the first contemporary presidential campaign to occur during a worldwide pandemic and then traveled widely around the nation. She provided live coverage of both presidential debates and the Democratic National Convention in Delaware. From the headquarters in Wilmington, Delaware, Dean reported extensively on the Biden transition as well.
Dean was the co-anchor of the weekday evening newscasts at Philadelphia’s KYW-TV before joining CNN. She participated in the 2017 New Jersey Gubernatorial Debate as a panelist. Additionally, she provided extensive coverage of the 2016 presidential election, anchoring and reporting live from the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Hillary Clinton’s New York City headquarters on election night, and President Donald Trump’s inauguration in Washington, D.C.
