Jessica Tarlov
Born
Jessica Tarlov

New York City, New York, U.S
EducationBryn Mawr College
Occupation
  • TV Host
EmployerFox News
Spouse
Brian McKenna
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(m. 2021)​
Children1

Jessica Tarlov is an American political pundit and Democratic strategist who currently serves as co-host of The Five on Fox News.[1]

Background

Tarlov attended Bryn Mawr College from where she earned her B.A. degree in history. She went on to study at The London School of Economics and Political Science and received a Master of Science degree in public policy and administration, a Master of Research degree in political science, and a doctorate degree in political science and government. In 2008, she served as a research assistant for political analyst Douglas Schoen, and in 2012, returned to work as a political strategist under him.[2]

Career

Tarlov made her first appearance on Fox News in 2014, where she quickly worked her way in as a frequent guest. Appearing on shows such as Hannity, Your World with Neil Cavuto, The Five, Outnumbered, Fox & Friends, Kennedy, Watters World and more.[3] She officially was named a contributor in 2017.[4]

In January 2022, she was named a co-host on The Five, where she serves as a rotating liberal co-host alongside Harold Ford Jr..[4]

Personal Life

Tarlov's father Mark Tarlov was a producer known for Copycat (1995), Serial Mom (1994) and Christine (1983). He passed away on July 31, 2021.[5]

She announced her engagement to Brian McKenna on Kennedy on the Fox Business Network in April 2021. [6] The two married that same year and welcomed a daughter named Cleo in December 2021.[7] On January 10, 2024, Jessica announced on Fox's "The Five" that she was expecting her second child, a girl.

References

  1. ↑ "Fox News Fills Out 'The Five' with Jeanine Pirro, Trio of Liberals". January 12, 2022.
  2. ↑ "How Jessica Tarlov of 'The Five' became a liberal star on Fox News". Los Angeles Times. September 29, 2022.
  3. ↑ "How to Survive Fox News as a Resident Liberal - Washingtonian". March 21, 2017. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
  4. 1 2 "On Fox News' 'The Five,' Jessica Tarlov is redefining the image of the sacrificial liberal". Salon.com. September 16, 2023.
  5. ↑ Tapp, Tom (August 9, 2021). "Mark Tarlov Dies: Producer of 'Copycat,' 'Power' And A Trio Of John Waters' Movies Was 69". Deadline. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
  6. ↑ "@CableNewsWatch". Twitter. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
  7. ↑ "@guypbenson". Twitter. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
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