Carley Shimkus Biography
Carley Shimkus is an American Television personality working as the co-host of FOX & Friends First on FOX News Channel on weekdays at 4-6 AM/ET. She also provides viewers with news updates on FNC’s signature morning show FOX & Friends on weekdays at 6-9 AM/ET. She joined the network in 2009 as a production assistant on FOX Business Network (FBN).
Carley Shimkus Age
When is Carley Shimkus’s birthday? Carley celebrates her birthday on 7th November every year. She was born on November 7, 1986, hence she is 36 years old.
Carley Shimkus Height
She is 5 feet 10 inches tall (Approximately 1.78m or 178cm).
Carley Shimkus Nationality
Born and raised in the United States of America, Carley is American by nationality.
Carley Shimkus Education
In 2009, Shimkus graduated from Quinnipiac University where she earned a degree in Broadcast Journalism. Before joining Quinnipiac University she studied at West Morris Central High School graduating in 2005.
Carley Shimkus Parents
Who are Carley Shimkus’s parents? Carley’s parents are Edward Shimkus (Father) and Zulma Aponte Shimkus (Mother). Her mother who was from Puerto Rico was a flight attendant and worked for United Airlines while her father is a chemist of Lithuanian descent. They met on a flight in 1982 when her father was traveling.
Carley also has an older sister named Margot Shimkus. She is an art instructor in New York and she graduated from the College of New Jersey where she studied Art Education.
Carley Shimkus Wedding/Husband
Who is Carley Shimkus’s husband? Carley is married to Peter Buchignani. The couple tied the knot on August 8, 2015. However, they have been together since 2013. They met on Carley’s 23rd birthday which was on November 7, 2009. But they did not begin dating until 2013.
Peter works in Chicago for Amherst Pierpont Securities since March 2015. He works in “securitized products sales,” in the business development department. He was born on September 21, 1986, and he is the son of Leo Buchignani and Mary Edna Buchignani. Peter also graduated from Princeton University in 2009 with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science. While there he played football for three seasons except for his senior year. He also earned All-Ivy honorable mention honors twice. During the 2007 season, he recorded 34 tackles and started all ten games.
Peter has two siblings, an elder brother, and a younger sister.
Carley Shimkus Baby
Shimkus and her husband Peter Buchignani welcomed their baby boy, Brock Edward in February 2023. He came into the world at seven pounds, one ounce. Since February, Shimkus took a break from TV and focused her attention on her newborn. While fans love to see Shimkus spending quality time with her son, they also miss her on the Fox stage.
“Are you coming back on FOX?” one viewer commented on a recent Instagram post from Smikus, showing off her toned midriff while having a drink.
Another said: “Miss you in the am!”
“Can’t wait to see you back on Fox in the AM although I know how hard it will be to not be with your little one!” a third chimed in.
Shimkus revealed she was expecting a baby boy with her husband in August 2022. The TV journalist shared the happy news live on FOX & Friends First this morning.
“My announcement is, that I’m pregnant!” Shimkus smiled and said on air.
“Still doesn’t feel real,” she said, adding that the baby was due in February 2023.
Carley Shimkus Fox News
Shimkus serves as a co-host on FOX News Channel’s FOX & Friends First (weekdays, 4-6 AM/ET). She joined the network in 2009 as a production assistant on FOX Business Network (FBN), where she was later promoted to associate producer. In this capacity, Shimkus and her FOX & Friends First co-host Todd Piro, kick off the network’s live weekday programming. In addition, she provides viewers with news updates on FNC’s signature morning show FOX & Friends (weekdays, 6-9 AM/ET), where she reports on various social media trends, entertainment news, and consumer business news of the day.
Previously, Shimkus served as a reporter for FOX News Headlines 24/7. In this role, she covered various social media trends and entertainment news across the network’s programming, including FOX & Friends and Mediabuzz. She has also served as an FNC substitute anchor and a FOX Nation co-host. Throughout her tenure with the network, Shimkus co-hosted various network specials, including Countdown to All-American New Year alongside FNC’s Griff Jenkins in 2018.
Carley Shimkus Weight Loss
After welcoming her son in February 2023 many expected that Shimkus would gain weight. However, it was reported that the media personality lost some of her weight after she maintained her diet as well as do regular exercise.
Carley Shimkus Salary
She earns a salary of $290,000 per year as of 2023.
Carley Shimkus Net Worth
She has an estimated net worth of $1 million as of 2023.
