What Is Jason Kennedy's Net Worth and Salary?
Jason Kennedy is an American journalist, television personality, and correspondent who has a net worth of $5 million. Jason Kennedy has hosted and contributed to shows like "E! News," "Live from E!," and "Today." He is also known for being married to model/author Lauren Scruggs, who famously survived a brutal helicopter accident.
Early Life
Jason Kennedy was born on December 1, 1981, in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. He enjoyed watching television news programs as a child and would often produce mock news programs from a home studio he had created. He had set up the studio in his basement, and it was equipped with 20 televisions, four cameras, an editing area, and a news desk. Jason attended Westminster Academy in Florida before enrolling at the University of Miami, where he studied broadcast journalism. While a student there, he received several awards, including the Associated Press Award for Best News Feature in the state of Florida. He graduated from the University of Miami in 2003.
Career
In 2004, Kennedy moved to Los Angeles in order to pursue a career in television. He began anchoring segments for "Open Call" on the "TV Guide" Channel. In 2005, he joined the E! network as a celebrity news correspondent. He became the anchor of "E! News" and the "Daily 10." Jason also has hosted a number of E! network specials that covered the deaths of famous celebrities like Anna Nicole Smith and Michael Jackson. He is also an integral part of the E! network's live awards show coverage and various other special events like New Year's specials.
In May 2008, Kennedy landed his first primetime hosting gig when he was selected to host "Dance Machine" on ABC. However, the series struggled with low ratings and was canceled after only three episodes. He also started doing voice-over work for "American Idol Rewind," which appeared on Fox and the "TV Guide" Network. Additionally, he began working as a contributor for other popular daytime television news programs like "Today" on NBC.
In 2019, Jason began hosting a new show called 'In the Room." The show features in-depth interviews with actors, athletes, and other celebrities in their own homes and workplaces. In the interviews, Kennedy asks them questions about their career, life pursuits, and family life, among other topics.
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Personal Life
In 2013, Kennedy began dating Lauren Scruggs after being introduced by friend and co-worker Giuliana Rancic. They became engaged in May 2014 and married on December 12, 2014, in Dallas, Texas. Scruggs received international attention after a 2011 incident in which she accidentally walked into a moving airplane propeller. The accident was very serious, but she has made an amazing recovery! In April 2022, the couple welcomed their first son, whom they named Ryver. The pregnancy came after many years of fertility struggles that both Kennedy and Scruggs posted about on social media. In October 2023, they welcomed a daughter.
Real Estate
In 2014, prior to marrying, Jason paid $900,000 for a home in Studio City, California. In January 2019, Jason and Lauren listed this home for sale for $2.4 million. They accepted $2.25 million a month later.
