Katie Pavlich: everything you should know about her life and work

Katie Pavlich: everything you should know about her life and work

Katie Pavlich is an American commentator and author. She is one of the journalists on the popular programme, Outnumbered, which analyses politics on Fox News. Katie has covered broad issues from the 2012 presidential election to the Second Amendment.

Katie Pavlich in a black sleeveless dress and in a maroon suit at work
Katie Pavlich in a black sleeveless dress and in a maroon suit at work. Photo: @katiepavlich (modified by author)
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Key takeaways

  • Katie Pavlich is an accomplished journalist working for Fox News.
  • She is also the editor of the news website, Townhall.com.
  • The media personality is married to Gavy Friedson and has two kids.
  • Gavy is the Director of International Emergency Management and a Global Ambassador for the United Hatzalah.

Profile summary

Full name

Catherine Merri Pavlich

Gender

Female

Date of birth

10 July 1988

Age

37 years (as of 2025)

Place of birth

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Current residence

Washington, DC, United States

Nationality

American

Ethnicity

White (Croatian-German)

Zodiac sign

Cancer

Religion

Not religious

Height

5 ft 4 in (163 cm)

Weight

141 lb (64 kg)

Hair colour

Blonde

Eye colour

Green

Marital status

Married

Spouse

Gavy Friedson (m. 2017)

Children

2

Siblings

2

Alma mater

Sinagua High School and University of Arizona

Profession

Journalist, author, blogger, and podcaster

Instagram

@katiepavlich

Facebook

@katiepavlich

X

@Katie Pavlich

LinkedIn

Katie Pavlich

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Who is Katie Pavlich?

Catherine Merri Pavlich, commonly known as Katie Pavlich, is a famous American journalist, author, blogger, and podcaster. She is best known for co-hosting Outnumbered, a show that analyses politics.

How old is Katie Pavlich?

Katie Pavlich's age is 37 years as of 2025. She was born on 10 July 1988, and her Zodiac sign is Cancer.

Top 5 facts about Katie Pavlich
Top 5 facts about Katie Pavlich. Photo: @katiepavlich (modified by author)
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Early life

Katie Pavlich was born in Phoenix, Arizona, United States, and her nationality is American. The American journalist was brought up in the neighbourhood of the Arizona mountains, where she had fun hanging out with her family, especially her father.

The American journalist and her father would raft regularly in the Colorado River and through the Grand Canyon. She also enjoyed hunting deep in the forests. Katie has one brother and one sister.

What is Katie Pavlich's religion?

On 29 June 2013, Katie Pavlich announced on X (formerly Twitter), that she is not a religious person. She is a supporter of Israel, something that has made many people assume she is Jewish. Katie said:

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Apparently, some people think I am Jewish; I am not, but I am a supporter of Israel.

What ethnicity is Pavlich?

Katie is of Croatian and German descent. The name Pavlich is Croatian.

Educational background

Katie Pavlich calls herself the Daughter of the American Revolution. The American conservative journalist went to Sinagua High School.

Kate went on to study Arts at the University of Arizona. In 2010, she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Arts, with a major in Broadcast journalism.

Katie Pavlich poses in a blue and white dress and a shirt silver gown
Katie Pavlich poses in a blue and white dress and a silver gown. Photo: @katiepavlich (modified by author)
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Career

After Katie Pavlich completed her university education, a chance at Fox News Channel presented itself, and she took it. She is a contributing editor at Fox News Channel.

Katie uses a strict approach to her political analysis, something that makes her stand out. Most people have known her as one of the few bold journalists with the guts to criticise President Obama's administration.

As a journalist, Katie has covered top stories, among them US Border issues, White House scandals, and the 2012 presidential elections, among many other highly sensitive stories.

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Katie also works on various online magazines' sections. These include It's Shameless Cover-up, Townhall.com, and The Hill. In 2012, she published the book Fast and Furious: Barack Obama’s Bloodiest Scandal. In 2014, she published Assault & Flattery: The Truth About the Left and Their War on Women.

Katie has appeared on multiple Fox News Channel programmes, including The Five, America's Newsroom, and Jesse Watters Primetime. She co-hosts the podcast Everything's Going to Be All Right with Sean Spicer.

Apart from her job at Fox News Channel, Katie has made appearances on different shows. Her views are highly regarded and get shared on high-profile media houses, including CNN, CNBC, Fox Business, and MSNBC.

As a recognition for her outstanding performances in various scopes, Katie Pavlich has won several awards in her capacity as a broadcasting journalist. These include the following:

  • Top 30-Under-30 Young Conservative Professionals (2012) – Red Alert Politics
  • Blogger of the Year Award (2013) – Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC)
  • Conservative Leadership Award (2013) – Clare Boothe Luce Policy Institute
  • Woman of the Year Award (2014) – Clare Boothe Luce Policy Institute
Katie Pavlich enjoys a cup of coffee in a red sleeveless top and in a striped grey suit
Katie Pavlich enjoys a cup of coffee in a red sleeveless top (L), and in a striped grey suit (R). Photo: @katiepavlich (modified by author)
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Is Katie Pavlich in The Terminal List?

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Yes, Katie Pavlich was on two episodes of The Terminal List in 2022. She appeared as herself on the show.

Katie Pavlich's net worth

The American journalist has an estimated net worth of $1 million. Most of her wealth comes from her long-running career at Fox News.

Who did Katie Pavlich marry?

Gavy Friedson is Katie Pavlich's husband. The two got married on 5 July 2017.

Gavy and Katie Pavlich's wedding was a star-studded event. Prominent figures on the day included Tucker Carlson, James Woods, Guy Benson, and Larry Elder.

On her special day, Katie wore a white feathered gown, while her husband chose a plain-coloured shirt that he paired with a black waistcoat.

Katie Pavlich in a brown outfit and a black suit
Katie Pavlich in a brown outfit and a black suit. Photo: @katiepavlich (modified by author)
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What does Katie Pavlich's husband do?

Gavy Friedson is the Director of International Emergency Management and a Global Ambassador for the United Hatzalah. He began his work in emergency response at age 15 and has played a key role in handling medical crises.

Gavy worked in the Israel Defense Forces as an infantry soldier and later as a spokesperson. He has been involved in emergency response efforts in the US, including aiding hurricane victims.

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Who are Katie Pavlich's children?

Pavlich is a mother of two: a son and a daughter. She has mostly shielded her children from the limelight, but she posts their pictures on social media randomly.

On 16 December 2024, she posted a family picture expressing joy and gratitude because her children had recovered from a bout of pneumonia.

It’s been a whirlwind !!!! Two kids are back to being healthy !!! Pneumonia took them both down but are ready for this weeks fun school festivities ! One more week till Christmas Break !!!! If I had a bubble ; We would be in it !!!!

Katie Pavlich's height and weight

The media personality is 5 ft 4 in or 163 cm tall. She weighs about 141 lb or 64 kg and has blonde hair and green eyes.

On 10 June 2012, questions were raised about Katie Pavlich's weight loss after she promoted weight loss products on X (formerly Twitter.) The post read:

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An amazing new weight loss product! It worked for me and I didn't even change my diet! http://fastonlinemedias.com

Many of her followers commented, saying her account had been hacked.

Trivia

  • Katie Pavlich is an animal lover.
  • She is on a number of non-profit organisation boards, including the National Journalism Centre, the Network of Enlightened Women, and the Association for Croatian-American Professionals.
  • Katie also regularly works as a college spokesperson.
  • One of her famous speeches was on the subject of Corruption under the Obama administration from 2008 to 2016 at Oklahoma Christian University on behalf of YAF in 2017.
  • Spending quality time with her children is one of her biggest life goals.

Katie Pavlich has achieved much in her career. As a political commentator, she has shown courage in discussing issues affecting America and the world. Besides her career, Katie is a wife and mother of two.

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