Table of Biography
Alex Wagner is a popular American Journalist, Television Host, and Writer. Alex Wagner is best known for her work in hosting a show called Now with Alex Wagner on MSNBC from 2011 to 2015.
Early Life and Childhood
Alex Wagner was born on November 27, 1977, in the city of Washington, D.C., United States. Her age is 46 years as of now and her full name is Alexandra Swe Wagner.
Similarly, she is American by nationality and Roman Catholic by religion. Also, she belongs to a mixed ethnicity and her zodiac sign is Sagittarius by birth date.
Talking about her parents, her father’s name is Carl Wagner who is a prominent Democratic Party political consultant who co-chaired Bill Clinton’s ’92 presidential campaign. Her mother’s name is Tin Swe Thant, she is an immigrant from Myanmar and became a U.S. citizen.
Alex Wagner – Education
In terms of her educational background, Wagner did her schooling at Woodrow Wilson High School in Washington D.C. Later, she graduated from Brown University in art history and literature.
Career and Professional Life
Moving on to her career, after completing her education, she began her career in journalism. She worked as a cultural correspondent for the Center for American Progress and as the editor-in-chief of The Fader magazine. Also, she gained recognition for her insightful coverage of political and cultural topics.
Similarly, in 2010, she joined MSNBC as a political analyst and commentator. She became a prominent figure on the network, providing analysis and commentary on various political issues. In 2011, she started hosting her show called Now with Alex which aired during the afternoon timeslot. However, the show ended in 2015.
Furthermore, she has made appearances on other television programs. She has been a guest on shows like Real Time with Bill Maher, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, among others. These appearances have further solidified her presence in the political and media landscape.
In addition to her work in broadcasting, she is also an author. In 2020, she started a podcast along with Crooked Media and Cadence13 during the COVID-19 pandemic. She filled for Chris Hayes on the show called All In with Chris Hayes in February 2022.
Similarly, her new show titled Alex Wagner Tonight premiered in August 2022. Moreover, it was announced that she will be hosting a Netflix show titled The Mole Reboot in September 2022.
Caption: Alex Wagner on the studio. Source: Instagram
Brand Endorsements
Wagner is not promoting anything or collaborating with any brands. There seems to be no information available regarding the products she has supported or not. Also, she has not disclosed any information about the brands or companies she has endorsed.
Awards and Nomination
Wagner has been nominated for Emmy Awards for Outstanding News Discussion & Analysis in 2013, 2022, and Best Story in a Newsmagazine in 2021. Similarly, she was also nominated for Critic’s Choice Real TV Awards for Ongoing Documentary Series in 2019 and 2021. But, she has not won any prestigious title yet.
Alex Wagner – Net Worth 2024
Wagner has an estimated net worth of approximately around $10 million but her exact salary is not known. Similarly, her source of income is mainly her journalism and television hosting profession. Additionally, she has worked very hard to achieve this fame and is on the way to raising her net worth in the future.
Relationship Status
Wagner married Sam Kass on August 30, 2014, in a ceremony held at Blue Hill at Stone Barns in Pocantico Hills, New York. Sam is a former White House nutrition policy advisor and assistant chef by profession. As Sam had been the personal chef since Chicago of then-U.S. President Barack Obama, Obama with his family had attended their wedding. Moreover, they have two children and their names are Cyrus and Rafael.
Caption: Alex Wagner with her husband. Source: Grub Street
Scandal
Wagner is always more concerned with her professional life and avoids any rumors or controversies that would hamper her professional career. Furthermore, she avoids the media and also avoids engaging in any controversial situations that may damage her reputation.
Body Measurements
Wagner is 5 Feet 6 inches tall and weighs 56kg. Similarly, she has an attractive body that measures 34-26-38 inches and she has beautiful dark brown eyes and black hair. Moreover, her dress size is 6 and her shoe size is 8(US).
Caption: Alex Wagner posing for the photo. Source: Instagram
Social Media
Wagner is active on Instagram, where she has 33.7k followers on Instagram and owns an Insta account @itsalexwags. Similarly, her Twitter handle is @alexwagner with 296.7k followers.