Sean Hannity’s ex-wife, Jill Rhodes Biography: Age, Net Worth, Books, Wikipedia, Spouse, Awards, Height

Jill Rhodes is a former journalist, columnist, author, and editor who has worked for various national publications and media outlets.

She is also known as the ex-wife of Sean Hannity, a prominent conservative political commentator and talk show host on Fox News.

Jill Rhodes has been involved in journalism for over three decades, covering politics, religion, culture, and law.

She has also written a book on national security law and served as an advisor to her former husband.

Profile

• Full name: Jill Rhodes Hannity
• Date of birth: August 27, 1962
• Age: 62 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Montgomery, Alabama, USA
• Nationality: American
• Profession: Former journalist, columnist, author, and editor
• Height: 5 feet 4 inches (163 cm)
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: One brother
• Spouse: Sean Hannity (m. 1993, div. 2019)
• Children: Merri Kelly Hannity (daughter, b. 2002) and Sean Patrick Hannity (son, b. 1999)
• Relationship status: Single
• Net worth: Estimated at $55 million as of 2020

Early Life & Education

Jill Rhodes was born in Montgomery, Alabama, on August 27, 1962. She is currently 62 years old.

She grew up in a conservative Christian family and attended a private school. She developed a keen interest in writing and journalism from a young age and participated in various extracurricular activities related to media and communication.

She graduated from high school in 1980 and enrolled at the University of Alabama, where she majored in journalism. She was a member of the Phi Beta Kappa honour society and the editor of the campus newspaper.

She graduated with honours in 1984 and pursued further theology and pastoral counselling studies at Liberty University, a conservative Christian institution founded by Jerry Falwell.

Personal Life

Jill Rhodes met Sean Hannity in 1991 when they both worked at the same radio station in Alabama.

Sean Hannity was a new hire, and Jill Rhodes was a political columnist for the Huntsville Times. They had an instant connection and started dating. They married in 1993 in a private ceremony attended by close friends and family.

They moved to New York City, where Sean Hannity began his career as a TV host on Fox News. Jill Rhodes supported her husband’s career and worked as a book editor and a host for TV and radio.

They had two children: a son, Sean Patrick Hannity, and a daughter, Merri Kelly Hannity. They raised their children in the Catholic faith and lived in a mansion on Long Island.

Jill Rhodes and Sean Hannity divorced in 2019 after more than 20 years of marriage. They said they remain on good terms, still have family dinners, and attend their children’s events together.

They also agreed to share the custody of their children and keep their divorce details private. Sean Hannity is now dating Ainsley Earhardt, another Fox News host. Jill Rhodes is single and focused on her career and family.

Career

Jill Rhodes started her career as a political columnist for the Huntsville Times in Alabama. She wrote about local and national issues and gained recognition for her insightful and informative articles.

She later moved to Manhattan and worked as a book editor for various publishers. She edited books on politics, religion, culture, and law.

She also worked as a host for TV and radio, interviewing guests and moderating debates. She also served as an advisor to Sean Hannity and helped him with his scripts and research. She also wrote National Security Law: Fifty Years of Transformation, published in 2017.

The book analyzes the legal and political aspects of national security issues in the US and abroad. She works as an editor and columnist for national publications such as Better Homes and Gardens, where she writes about lifestyle, health, and wellness.

Awards

Jill Rhodes has won some awards for her journalist, columnist, author, and editor work. Some of them are:

• Alabama Press Association Award for Best Political Columnist (1989).
• New York Book Editors’ Choice Award for Best Nonfiction Book (2017).
• National Magazine Award for Best Lifestyle Column (2019).

Controversy

Jill Rhodes has been involved in some controversies due to her association with Sean Hannity and his political views. Some of them are:

In 2018, she was accused of being involved in a sexual harassment scandal involving Sean Hannity and a former Fox News employee named Debbie Schlussel. Schlussel claimed that Sean Hannity invited her to his hotel room and made unwanted advances towards her.

She also claimed that Jill Rhodes was aware of his behaviour and did nothing to stop him. Sean Hannity and Jill Rhodes denied the allegations and sued Schlussel for defamation.

In 2019, she was criticized for supporting Sean Hannity’s endorsement of Roy Moore, a Republican candidate for the US Senate from Alabama who was accused of sexual misconduct with underage girls.

Jill Rhodes defended Sean Hannity and said he was only reporting the facts and not taking sides. She also said that Roy Moore deserved a fair trial and that the accusations were politically motivated.

In 2020, she was involved in a legal dispute with her former neighbour, who claimed that she and Sean Hannity had trespassed on his property and damaged his fence.

The neighbour also alleged that Jill Rhodes and Sean Hannity had threatened him and his family with violence. Jill Rhodes and Sean Hannity denied the claims and countersued the neighbour for harassment and defamation.

Social Media

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Books

Jill Rhodes has written one book, which is:

• National Security Law: Fifty Years of Transformation (2017)

Net Worth

Jill Rhodes has an estimated net worth of $55 million. She earned most of her wealth as a journalist, columnist, author, and editor.

She also received substantial money from her divorce settlement with Sean Hannity, who has a net worth of $250 million.