Chris Hayes is one of the popular names in American Journalism and is appreciated by everyone for his work. He is recognized for his political commentary and his outstanding career over the years. He is known both in print as well as digital media and is best known for running a show called "All In With Hayes."
Throughout his career, Chris has appeared in various broadcasting channels and worked as a news anchor, activist, and author. He has been awarded different prestigious awards for his contribution over the years. Not just his professional career, but his personal life is also equally successful.
Childhood Wiki
Chris Hayes was born on February 28, 1979, in Norwood, New York, USA. His full name is Christopher Loffredo Hayes. At present, Chris is of age 44.
Chris was born to parents Roger Hayes and Geri Hayes. His father used to work in community services in New York whereas his mother used to work as a teacher in NYC Education Department.
The journalist was one out of three children of Roger and Geri Hayes. Chris has two siblings both brothers.
Talking about his education, he did his high school at Hunter College High School in New York. He later enrolled at Brown University where he received Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy.
Professional Life
Chris Hayes started his career in journalism through print media where he was a contributor to the weekly newspaper Chicago Reader. Later, he worked as an assistant editor and editor for different newspapers.
In 2010 July, he was first seen on cable TV on The Rachel Maddow Show as a guest host. He also hosted other MSNBC shows such as The ED Show, Countdown With Keith Olbermann, and The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell.
On August 2011, Chris announced his show Up with Chris Hayes on MSNBC. In 2013, MSNBC announced that Hayes would take over the time slot formerly hosted by Ed Schultz and the show was later transitioned to All In with Chris Hayes, which was also Hayes' first primetime show.
The show won Emmys in 2015 and 2018. He has also written books like A Colony in A Nation. He also runs a weekly podcast called Why Is This Happening?
Chris Hayes' Wife And Children
Chris Hayes is a pure family man. Chris and his wife Kate were friends since college and soon after becoming good friends, they started dating each other.
Chris married his long-time girlfriend Kate A.Shaw. in the year 2007, in an intimate wedding ceremony.
His wife, Kate A.Shaw. is a Law Professor by profession. She teaches at the Yeshiva University Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law situated in New York City. Along with that, she is also a contributor for ABC news and co-host of the podcast Strict Scrutiny and Supreme Court.
The duo has been married for almost 16 years, as of 2023, and is blessed with three kids.
They became parents to their daughter Ryan Elizabeth Shaw Hayes in November 2011. They welcomed a son named David Emanuel Shaw as their second child in March 2014. And in January 2018, the couple became parents to a beautiful daughter named Anya Shaw Hayes.
Physical Appearance
Talking about Chris Hayes' appearance, he has a charming personality even in his middle 40's and his height is 6 feet tall.
Chris weighs around 75 kg and is Catholic by religion. He has brown eyes and brownish hair. He has a nice and warm personality as all Aquarius signs have.
Chris Hayes' Net Worth
Chris Hayes has earned a decent amount of money from his over 20 years of work experience in journalism. His annual salary from his work is $60 K- $70 K. His total net worth from his assembled from his career is estimated to be $5 million. He is now living a comfortable life with his wife and kids.