Nicolle Wallace's bio: age, height, salary, career, baby, partner

Nicolle Wallace's bio: age, height, salary, career, baby, partner

Nicolle Wallace is a bold author and television host best known for hosting Deadline: White House, an MSNBC news and politics show. She also co-hosted The View on ABC. She once served as the communications director at the White House.

Nicolle Wallace smiling for the camera as she holds one of her dogs
Nicolle Wallace smiling for the camera as she holds one of her dogs. Photo: @nicollewallace (modified by author)
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Many people love Nicolle Wallace because she is bold and articulate. She explores complex topics with the utmost professionalism. Her eloquence and way of tackling challenging issues is admirable.

Profile summary

Full nameNicolle Wallace (née Devenish)
GenderFemale
Date of birth4 February 1972
Age52 years (as of 2024)
Place of birthOrange County, California, United States of America
Current residence Manhattan, New York City, United States of America
NationalityAmerican
EthnicityMixed White (English and Greek)
Zodiac signAquarius
ReligionChristianity
SexualityStraight
Height5 ft 6 cm (168 cm)
Weight143lb (65 kg)
Hair colourLight brown
Eye colourBrown
Marital statusMarried
SpouseMichael S. Schmidt (m. 2022)
Ex-spouseMark Wallace ​(2005-2019)
Children2
FatherClive Devenish
MotherVeronica Devenish (née Zadis)
Siblings3
Alma mater Miramonte High School, University of California, Berkeley and Northwestern University
ProfessionJournalist
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Who is Nicolle Wallace?

Nicolle Wallace is a respected journalist. Many recognise her as a television host and author. She is a political commentator and the host of Deadline: White House. She also anchors MSNBC news.

How old is Nicolle Wallace today?

Nicolle Wallace's age is 52 years as of 2024. She was born on 4 February 1972, and her Zodiac sign is Aquarius.

Where is Nicolle Wallace from?

MSNBC's Nicolle Wallace is from the United States of America, and her nationality is American. She was born in Orange County, California, United States of America, and she spent most of her childhood years in the Bay Area suburb of Orinda in Northern California.

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Top-5 facts about Nicole Wallace. Photo: @Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images (modified by author)
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Where does Nicolle Wallace live?

The author is currently based in Manhattan, New York City, United States of America, where she works. She lives with her spouse and kids in New York.

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Family background

The journalist was born into a family of four children, and she is the eldest. Her siblings are Zachary, Courtney and Ashley.

Her mother, Veronica Devenish, was a third-grade teacher's assistant in public institutions. On the other hand, her father, Clive Devenish, dealt with antiques, a craft he inherited from her grandfather.

In 1947, her grandfather, originally from England, immigrated to the United States of America. Her ancestry is a blend of English and Greek.

Educational background

The author and television host went to Miramonte High School and graduated in 1990. She proceeded to the University of California, Berkeley.

She studied for a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications and graduated in 1994. She joined Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism for her master's degree and graduated in 1996.

Career

After completing her studies, Nicole Wallace started her career as an on-air reporter based in California, United States of America. Later on, she joined the world of politics and relocated to Florida to work as the press secretary for Jeb Bush.

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In 2000, she was appointed the communications director for the Florida State Technology Office. She then became a staff member at the White House.

She was a special assistant to the president and director of media affairs during George Bush's first term. She also worked as the communications director during Bush's 2004 presidential campaign.

In early 2005, George Bush named her White House Communications Director. In July 2006, she left the White House and moved to New York City to be with her now ex-husband, Mark Wallace.

At the time, Mark Wallace was representing the Bush Administration at the United Nations. During the 2008 election, she was John McCain's senior advisor.

Authorship

The journalist is one of the top-selling authors in America. She authored the novel Eighteen Acres in 2010. The book is fictional and revolves around three elite women at the top of their careers.

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In 2011, she published a sequel to Eighteen Acres titled It's Classified. The fictional novel is about a presidential campaign troubled by a mentally ill vice presidential candidate.

In 2015, she published her third novel, Madam President.

Television career

In early September 2014, ABC announced that the author would be joining the network as The View's co-host alongside Rosie Perez. She made her debut on the screen on the show's 18th season. She left the series at the end of that season.

She then became a political analyst at NBC News and its cable network MSNBC. She has appeared in different shows on the network as a guest or co-host, including NBC's Today Show and The 11th Hour. She did live coverage for the election results in November 2016.

Why is Nicolle Wallace not on MSNBC today?

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Towards the end of November 2023, fans noticed that Nicole Wallace was missing from her regular duties. Well, she took a break because she welcomed her second child. She is on maternity leave as of February 2024 and is expected to resume her duties soon.

Who is filling in for Nicolle Wallace today?

When the journalist went on maternity leave in November 2023, Alicia Menendez filled in for Nicole Wallace. The journalist's role has been taken by several replacement hosts until she returns from maternity leave. Her return date remains a secret.

Is Nicolle Wallace married?

Yes, the television host is married to Michael S. Schmidt, an American journalist, author, and correspondent of The New York Times. The couple got married in April 2022 after dating from 2019.

Nicolle Wallace and Michael Schmidt's wedding pictures are scarce online because the couple had a small and private ceremony. In fact, fans noted she was wearing a wedding band shortly after the event.

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The journalist was previously married to Mark Wallace, an attorney, former diplomat, and businessman. The two got married in 2005 and divorced in 2019. She and Mark caught the media's attention for openly supporting same-sex marriages.

Is Nicole Wallace pregnant?

No, the journalist is not expecting a child. She is a mother of two, a son and a daughter. She and her ex-husband, Mark, welcomed a son named Liam in 2012.

In November 2023, the journalist announced she and Michael Schmidt welcomed a daughter. Fans questioned because she did not appear to be pregnant before the announcement. She welcomed her daughter at 51 via a surrogate.

On 21 November 2023, she tuned in to her show from home to announce the new addition to her family. Gushing about Isabella Sloane Schmidt, her daughter, she said:

I understand why the truth was ruled out by so many people that Mike and I had a baby...I have not looked at my phone in a week and am amazed at the theories out there. Mike and Liam and I are smitten with her. Our dogs are still rendering judgment. But we were able to keep it secret, obviously, because I wasn’t pregnant, but I never meant to keep it secret from our beloved viewers. I am so happy to share our happy news today.

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She went on to say that her son Liam was taking good care of his little sister.

My son Liam is 11 and was in the hospital and scooped her up in his arms and was calmer than we were at the beginning. He just has a knack for the sway and the ‘shh,’ you know, all the things that you do no matter where you are when you have a baby.

Where is Nicolle Wallace today?

The journalist is still working for MSNBC. She is currently on a maternity break after welcoming a daughter in November 2023. Fans are anticipating her on-air return soon.

Nicolle Wallace's height and weight

The television host and author is 5 ft 6 in or 168 cm tall and weighs about 143 lb or 65 kg. She has light brown hair and brown eyes.

Trivia

  • Sarah Paulson portrayed her in the 2012 film Game Change.
  • She did not vote for a presidential candidate in 2008 because Sarah Palin gave her pause.
  • In March 2021, she described herself as a "self-loathing former Republican".

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