“Don Lemon Biography
Don Lemon is an American journalist, anchor, reporter, moderator, author, and correspondent who serves at CNN since joining the network in September 2006. He anchors Don Lemon Tonight which airs at 10 PM and also serves as a correspondent across CNN/ U.S. programming based out of the network’s New York bureau.
Furthermore, Lemon is the #1 bestselling New York Times author of This is The Fire: What I Say to My Friends About Racism and reported from Chicago in the days leading up to the 2008 presidential election. He has been outspoken in his work at CNN, criticizing the state of cable news and questioning the network publicly and his outspoken criticism of the Trump administration and accusations of racism against President Trump has made him a target of Trump.
Moreover, Don interviewed Anne Cooper, the 106-year-old voter President-elect Obama highlighted in his election night acceptance speech after he had seen Lemon’s interview with Cooper on CNN. Lemon served as moderator for the network’s political town halls, co-moderated the first 2020 Democratic Presidential Debate, and co-hosted Color of COVID special that addressed the pandemic’s impact on communities of color.
He has anchored the network’s breaking news coverage of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, the Arab Spring, the death of Osama bin Laden and the Joplin tornado. Prior to that, Don served as a co-anchor for the 5 PM newscast for NBC5 News in Chicago where he joined the station in August 2003 as an anchor and reporter. ALSO READ: Chad Myers
Don Lemon Age, Birthday, Nationality, and Ethnic Background
Don Lemon (age 56 years) was born on March 1, 1966, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in the United States of America. He is an American citizen of African-American descent. He normally celebrates his birthday on March 1 every year.
Don Lemon Height, Weight, and Other Measurements
Lemon stands at an average height of 6 feet 0 inches (approximately 1.83 m) and maintains an average body weight of around 70kg/152 pounds.
Don Lemon Young, Parents, and Siblings | Family Background
Don was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in the United States of America to caring and supportive parents of African-American ethnicity. He is the son of Katherine Marie (Bouligney) and Wilmon Lee Richardson.
His father was an attorney who was part of a lawsuit successfully challenging the segregation of public transportation in Baton Rouge. His maternal grandmother, Creole, was the daughter of a black mother and white father, who had French and Scottish ancestry. He was raised along with his two other siblings named Leisa Lemon (who died on January 31, 2018) and Yma Lemon.
Don Lemon Education Background
Lemon attended Baker High School, a public high school in Baker, East Baton Rouge Parish where he was voted class president during his senior year. Moreover, he attended Louisiana State University where he graduated from Brooklyn College in 1996 majoring in broadcast journalism.
Don Lemon Wife /Spouse and Children
Lemon is happily gay since coming out in his 2011 memoir. He is engaged to real estate agent Tim Malone since April 2019 after the two met in 2017. Moreover, Malone (born in 1985) was born and raised in Water Mill, New York. Further, attended Southampton High School where he graduated in 2002.
However, the two have no children of their own at the moment. Previously, he was allegedly married to Stephanie Ortiz in a matrimony ceremony though he has not revealed any information about his wedding at the moment.
Don Lemon First Wife
Lemon was allegedly married to Stephanie Ortiz in a matrimony ceremony. Though he has not revealed any information about his wedding at the moment.
Don Lemon CNN
Lemon is an anchor, reporter, moderator, author, and correspondent who serves at CNN since joining the network in September 2006. He anchors “Don Lemon Tonight” which airs at 10 PM. Also serves as a correspondent across CNN/ U.S. programming based out of the network’s New York bureau.
Furthermore, Lemon is the #1 bestselling New York Times author of “This is The Fire: What I Say to My Friends About Racism”. Additionally reported from Chicago in the days leading up to the 2008 presidential election. He has been outspoken in his work at CNN, criticizing the state of cable news.
Further questioning the network publicly and his outspoken criticism of the Trump administration. Also, the accusations of racism against President Trump have made him a target of Trump.
Don Lemon Salary
Lemon is an anchor, reporter, moderator, author, and correspondent who serves at CNN since joining the network in September 2006. Don earns an annual salary of around $300,000 per year.
Don Lemon Net Worth
Lemon is an anchor, reporter, moderator, author, and correspondent who serves at CNN since joining the network in September 2006. Don has a net worth estimated to be around $ 12 million dollars.
Don Lemon Weight Loss
While some believe he ought to have not lost weight, Lemon has confirmed to have almost 25lbs. A fun asked via a Twitter post whether he had lost some pounds and his response was “I did. Almost 25lbs. I carried it well but it was time for it to go”.
How old is Don Lemon?
Don is 56 years old, born on March 1, 1966, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in the United States of America.
Is Don Lemon still Married to Stephanie Ortiz?
No, the two are not married. Lemon is happily gay since coming out in his 2011 memoir. He is engaged to real estate agent Tim Malone since April 2019 after the two met in 2017.
When did Don Lemon get married?
He is not married yet. However, he is engaged to real estate agent Tim Malone since April 2019.
Is Don Lemon on Vacation now?
No, Lemon anchors “Don Lemon Tonight” which airs at 10 PM. Also serves as a correspondent across CNN/ U.S. programming.