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Ree Drummond Biography / Wiki

Ree Drummond is an American blogger, author, food writer, and television personality. She is well known for her blog, The Pioneer Woman, which documents her life in rural Oklahoma.

Drummond capitalized on the popularity of her blog by starring in her own television show, The Pioneer Woman, on The Food Network, which debuted in 2011. In addition, she has authored autobiographies, children’s books, and cookbooks.

Ree Drummond Age

How old is Ree? She is 57 years old as of 2026. She was born on January 6, 1969, in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, United States. Ree celebrates her birthday on 6th January every year.

Ree Drummond Education

Drummond studied and graduated from Bartlesville High School in 1987, after which she left Oklahoma to attend college in Los Angeles, California. She graduated from the University of Southern California in 1991, having first studied journalism before switching to gerontology. ALSO READ: Charles Robinson 

Ree Drummond Height / Measurements

How tall is Ree? She stands at an average height of 5 feet 7 inches (1.75m). Instead of employing tricks, Ree reduced her calorie intake, increased her protein intake, and exercised to lose 55 pounds in 2021. She resumed her health journey in February 2025 with a similar, consistent approach that focused on improving nutrition and growing muscle after regaining some weight.

Ree Drummond Nationality / Ethnicity

Drummond holds American nationality and citizenship by birth. She was born in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, United States. She is of White ethnicity/heritage.

Ree Drummond Parents / Family

Drummond was born and raised by her parents, Gerre Schwert and William Douglas Smith, in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, United States. Her late father was a retired orthopedic surgeon. After the death of her father, her mother later married Doug Schwert. Ree has three siblings: Betsy Lee Smith, Doug Smith and Mike Smith.

Ree Drummond Husband / Married / Children

Is Ree married? Yes, she is happily married to Ladd Drummond, a fourth-generation member of the prominent Osage County cattle ranching Drummond family, whom she refers to as “the Marlboro Man” in her books and her blog. The pair tied the knot in a private wedding ceremony on September 21, 1996. Ree and Ladd are proud to have five children: Alex Drummond, Paige Drummond, Bryce Drummond, and Todd Drummond.

Ree Drummond Salary

Drummond is an American blogger earning an annual salary of $60,000 to $100,000.

Ree Drummond Net Worth

Drummond is a blogger, author, food writer, and television personality, and has an estimated net worth of $3 million to $8 million.

Ree Drummond Blogger

Drummond has been working as a blogger, author, food writer, and television personality. She is well known for her blog, The Pioneer Woman, which documents her life in rural Oklahoma.

Drummond capitalized on the popularity of her blog by starring in her own television show, The Pioneer Woman, on The Food Network, which debuted in 2011. In addition, she has authored autobiographies, children’s books, and cookbooks.

Drummond studied and graduated from Bartlesville High School in 1987, after which she left Oklahoma to attend college in Los Angeles, California. She graduated from the University of Southern California in 1991, having first studied journalism before switching to gerontology.