Hard work pays off is a catchphrase we all have heard throughout our lives. One example of the phrase becoming reality is Bill Weir.
Bill Weir is an American television journalist working at CNN as a news correspondent and an anchor. Weir is also the creator and co-host of a global documentary series "The Wonder List with Bill Weir".
Weir has been an outstanding anchor and correspondent for which he has been nominated for different awards. Not only that, he has been able to grab a lot of awards for his excellent performance. Besides hosting shows and anchoring, he has even acted in a few movies.
Early Life And Parents
William Francis Weir popularly known as Bill Weir was born on December 19, 1967, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.
His parents' names are not yet known but his father is a homicide detective while his mother is a devotee Christian.
His parents got divorced when he was 2 years old and after that, he lived with his mother. As his mother believed god was guiding her, they had to travel to different states to follow his mother's dream.
In this process, he had to change 17 schools in 6 states. He graduated from Victory Christian Highschool in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Further, he went to study in Malibu, California where he grabbed a degree in journalism and creative writing from Pepperdine University.
He had to get transferred from one school to other and even during college but also was able to complete his college with a degree.
Is Bill Weir Still Married?
Bill weir was married to Angela Weir and their marriage lasted for a quite lot of years. They got divorced when things weren't going their way.
Bill and his ex-wife have a child together. Their daughter Olivia was born on December 19, 2003.
Whatever happens, life still goes on, the same is the case with Bill weir.
The famous journalist is currently married to his wife Kelly Dowd. The couple is now blissfully married with one child.
Kelly gave birth to their son named River during the pandemic days.
Bill now has two children one from his current wife and one from his former partner.
Career Wiki
Always keen on journalism, he started his career as a general assignment reporter and weekend sportscaster at KAAL in Austin, Minnesota.
He then anchored WLUK in Green Bay and went on to anchor WGN morning news in Chicago. He was a sports anchor at KABC-TV in Los Angeles.
Weir then moved on to join ABC News in 2004 where he covered breaking news and global trends. He has anchored on several launches of the Space Shuttle and was also the first American to broadcast from Tibet.
Later in the year 2013, CNN announced the big joining of Bill Weir. After working for almost 8-9 years at ABC news and being honored with various awards, he definitely had a great future ahead which was then enhanced as he joined CNN as an anchor and Chief Innovation Correspondent. Joining CNN has been a great achievement in his life.
Bill Weir's Net Worth
At the age of 55, journalist Bill Weir is reportedly earning a wholesome salary of $750,000 per year from his news broadcast and shows.
Having a humble start in journalism to reach where he is today is tremendously impressive. He has a net worth of approximately $4 million.
From having to move into different states with his divorced mother to owning almost everything in life, Bill Weir is living his life of dream throughout these years which was only possible because of his passion and hard work.
