Table of Biography
Early Life and Childhood
Jennifer Ashton was born on April 23, 1969, in George Air Force Base, California, United States. Her full name is Jennifer Lee Garfein Ashton and she is 54 years old as of now. She is American by nationality and her birth sign is Taurus.
Moreover, she was raised in George Air Force Base and is Christian by religion. She was born to a Cardiologist Oscar Garfein (father) and a nurse Dorothy Garfein (mother). Likewise, she has one brother named Evan Garfein who is a chief of reconstructive surgery and plastic surgery.
Jennifer Ashton – Education
She studied at Horace Mann School. Similarly, in 1991, she received her bachelor’s degree in art history from Columbia College and Columbia University. In 2000, she graduated with a medical degree from Columbia College of Surgeons and Physicians. In 2016, she received a master’s degree in nutrition from Columbia University.
Career and Professional Life
Moving on to her career, Ashton is a famous American physician, television correspondent, and author. She is well-known as a medical and the chief health editor for popular TV shows such as Good Morning America and ABC News. In addition, she is the chief women’s health correspondent for the show called The Dr. Oz Show.
Also, she is a Cosmopolitan Magazine columnist. Furthermore, she has also been featured in the TV series titled A Million Little Things. Also, she has co-hosted a show called GMA3: What You Need To Know.
She is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist and completed her residency at New York’s St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center. She also worked at Englewood Medical Center and Hospital as an attending physician.
Besides, that, she began her television career in 2006 as the Fox News Channel’s first female medical contributor. In 2009, she joined CBS News as a medical correspondent.
Furthermore, she co-hosted the ABC television series The Revolution, which was canceled in April 2012 due to low viewership. She joined the daytime talk show The Doctors in 2013. She has also written many books such as The Body Scoop for Girls, Your Body Beautiful, Eat This When You’re Expecting, Not That, and Life After Suicide.
Caption: Jennifer Ashton giving a speech. Source: US Weekly.
Brand Endorsements
Ashton has constantly moved forward in her career and hasn’t endorsed a brand nor is she promoting or collaborating with any products or companies. Furthermore, we may see her associated with famous brands and supporting their products in the coming days.
Awards and Nomination
The Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey named her a Woman of Achievement in 2007. Similarly, the Octoberwoman Foundation for Breast Cancer Awareness presented her with the Hope for the Future Award in 2008. Likewise, she received the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Informative Talk Show Host.
Jennifer Ashton – Net Worth 2024
Ashton has always been committed to her work and has an estimated net worth of around $3.5 million and her annual salary is $250k. Moreover, she has worked hard since childhood to achieve this fame and is active in her career to raise her net worth.
Relationship Status
She got married to Robert Ashton Jr, on August 31, 1996. He was a thoracic and cardiac surgeon. They both together have two children named Alex and Chloe. They divorced in January 2017.
Unfortunately, Robert committed suicide. In January 2022, Ashton became engaged to the Boston Red Sox chairman Tom Werner. They married on November 5, 2022, at New York City’s Harmonie Club.
Caption: Jennifer Ashton with her husband. Source: People
Scandal
Jennifer Ashton has always been concerned with her professional life and hasn’t been associated with rumors or controversies that would hamper her professional career. Also, she avoids the public and media and stays far away from situations that can damage her reputation.
Body Measurements
Regarding her height, Ashton is 5 Feet 6 inches tall and weighs 56kg. Similarly, she has a healthy body that measures 32-28-33 inches and has beautiful black eyes and blonde hair. Likewise, her suitable dress size is 7, and her shoe size is 7.5(US).
Caption: Jennifer Ashton giving a pose. Source: Washington Speakers
Social Media
Jennifer Ashton is very popular and active on Instagram has 274k followers on Instagram and owns an Insta account @drjashton. Her Facebook account is @JenniferAshtonMD and she has 56k followers. In addition, she also has her website https://jenniferashtonmd.com/.