Katy Tur Biography
Katy Tur is an American television personality who anchors “Katy Tur Reports” on weekdays at 3 p.m. Eastern on MSNBC. She also works as an NBC News correspondent. In addition to her work in television, she is a New York Times bestselling author. Her books include “Rough Draft,” released in June 2022, and “Unbelievable: My Front-Row Seat to the Craziest Campaign in American History,” released in September 2017.
Katy Tur Age
Tur is 40 years old as of June 2024. She was born on October 26, 1983, in Los Angeles County, California, United States.
Katy Tur Height
Tur’s height is 5 feet 2 inches (1.57 m).
Katy Tur Nationality
She is an American citizen of Jewish heritage.
Katy Tur Education
Tur graduated from Brentwood School in 2001 and the University of California, Santa Barbara in 2005 with a Bachelor of Arts in philosophy.
Katy Tur Parents
Katy’s parents are Zoey Tur and Marika Gerrard. Zoey Tur, a renowned journalist and helicopter pilot, transitioned from male to female. Formerly known as Bob Tur, Zoey Tur publicly came out as transgender in 2013 and has since been known by her current name. Zoey Tur is a pioneering figure in journalism, particularly known for her work as a helicopter pilot covering news events in Los Angeles. Her transition has been a significant aspect of her journey and has contributed to broader conversations about transgender visibility and rights.
Her mother, Marika Gerrard, is a broadcast journalist and filmmaker. Katy followed in her parents’ footsteps and became a prominent television journalist, known for her work with NBC News and MSNBC.
Katy’s relationship with her parent, Zoey Tur, became strained partly due to personal and family dynamics. This was later documented in Katy’s memoir titled “Unbelievable: My Front-Row Seat to the Craziest Campaign in American History,” published in 2017. The book primarily focuses on Katy’s experiences as a journalist covering Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign. While the book touches on her professional journey and the challenges she faced as a reporter, it also briefly mentions her personal life and family dynamics.
Katy Tur Brother
Katy’s brother is James Tur. He is Katy’s younger brother, and although he keeps a relatively low profile compared to his sister, he has occasionally appeared in public alongside the Tur family. However, there isn’t extensive public information available about him compared to his sister Katy, who is more well-known due to her career in journalism.
Katy Tur Husband
Katy is married to Tony Dokoupil, a journalist known for his work with CBS News. They got married on October 27, 2017, in Utah and have two children together. Their son, Teddy, was born in April 2019, and their daughter, Eloise, was born in May 2021. Tony also has two children from his previous marriage who are currently living in Israel with their mother, his ex-wife.
Before marrying Tony Dokoupil, Katy was in a relationship with Keith Olbermann, then-MSNBC political commentator and sportscaster, from 2006 to 2009.
Katy Tur MSNBC
Tur anchors “Katy Tur Reports” on weekdays at 3 p.m. Eastern on MSNBC. She is also a New York Times bestselling author, having released “Rough Draft” in June 2022 and “Unbelievable: My Front-Row Seat to the Craziest Campaign in American History” in September 2017.
In 2022, Tur received an Edward R. Murrow Award for Breaking News Coverage of the January 6th insurrection. In 2017, she received the Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Television Political Journalism for her reporting on Donald Trump’s first campaign for President. She’s also received a Gracie for reporting on the Sandy Hook massacre and an Emmy for coverage of Hurricane Irene.
Tur has reported from nearly every state in the country and across the globe. Before covering domestic politics, Tur was a foreign correspondent for NBC News based in London where she covered international affairs, terrorism, natural disasters, human interest, and tragedy. She’s reported from Australia, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Nepal, Israel, and most of Europe.
Her writing has been featured in The New York Times, Vanity Fair, New York Magazine’s The Cut, and Marie Claire.
Before joining NBC News, Tur worked in local television at WNBC, WPIX, and News 12 Brooklyn. Additionally, she chased tornados for The Weather Channel.
Katy Tur Brain Tumor/Cancer
There is no public information or credible reports indicating that Katy has had a brain tumor or cancer. Katy has been open about various aspects of her life, including her career and personal experiences, but a brain tumor or cancer has not been mentioned in any known public statements or reports.
Katy Tur Salary
Tur’s annual salary is $4 million.
Katy Tur Net Worth
“She is estimated to have a net worth of $8 million as of 2024.”
