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Clinton Kelly was born on February 22, 1969, in Panama City, Panama, and was raised in Port Jefferson Station, Long Island, New York. He is a well-known American media personality and fashion consultant, best known for co-hosting the reality television program What Not to Wear, where he helped participants with fashion makeovers.

<h2>Education</h2>

Kelly graduated from Comsewogue High School in 1987. He went on to attend Boston College, earning a degree in Communications in 1991. During his time at Boston College, he served as president of the University Chorale. In 1993, he received his master’s degree in Journalism with a specialization in magazine publishing from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism.

<h2>Fashion and Media Career</h2>

Clinton Kelly began his professional career as a freelance writer, contributing to several fashion and lifestyle magazines. Early in his journalism career, he worked at Daily News Record (DNR), a menswear trade magazine, as an executive editor. He also served as a deputy editor at Mademoiselle, where he wrote advice columns under the pseudonym Joe L’Amour, and contributed to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marie_Claire">Marie Claire</a> as a contributing editor.

While working at DNR, Kelly was approached by producers at TLC looking to recast a co-host for What Not to Wear. After three auditions, he was selected to join <a href="/biography/stacy-london">Stacy London</a> as co-host. The show aired from 2003 to 2013 and significantly increased his profile as a fashion authority.

In 2008, Kelly made a guest appearance on TLC's reality series Miss America: Countdown to the Crown and participated in the live telecast alongside <a href="/biography/mario-lopez">Mario Lopez</a>. In 2011, his television career expanded further when he joined ABC's daytime cooking and lifestyle talk show The Chew, where he served as a co-host until the show ended in 2018.

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<h2>Books and Fashion Lines</h2>

Clinton Kelly has co-authored and written several publications that blend fashion advice with humor and lifestyle guidance. In 2005, he co-wrote Dress Your Best: The Complete Guide to Finding the Style That’s Right for Your Body with <a href="/biography/stacy-london">Stacy London</a>. In 2008, he published Freakin' Fabulous: How to Dress, Speak, Behave, Eat, Drink, Entertain, Decorate, and Generally Be Better Than Everyone Else. Two years later, he released Oh No She Didn’t, a book focused on fashion mistakes and tips aimed particularly at women.

In addition to books, Kelly penned RedEye, a weekly style column for The Chicago Tribune, showcasing his expertise in fashion and personal style. He also launched his own clothing line, Kelly by Clinton Kelly, through QVC, aimed at providing practical and stylish options for everyday wearers.

<h2>Personal Life</h2>

Clinton Kelly is openly gay and has described his personal life as private. He has consistently emphasized individuality over stereotypes, particularly in regards to fashion and identity. In 2009, he married Damon Bayles, a clinical psychologist. The couple resides in Connecticut and maintains a relatively low public profile. There have been no public reports regarding children or any marital issues.

As of recent estimates, Clinton Kelly has a net worth of approximately $2 million, reflecting his successful television career, writing contributions, and entrepreneurial ventures.

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