Elisabeth DelPadre Hasselbeck (née Filarski) was born on May 28, 1977. She was raised in a Roman Catholic household by her mother, Elizabeth DelPadre, a Catholic school teacher and lawyer, and her father, an architect of Polish descent. Her mother is of Italian heritage. Elisabeth has one brother, Kenneth, who is a musician.
She attended St. Mary School for her early education and later graduated from St. Mary Academy in 1995. She went on to study at Boston College, graduating in 1999 with a degree in Fine Arts. Specializing in industrial design and large-scale painting, she was also a member of the college’s championship-winning women’s softball team. During her college years, she worked with Puma’s design team, gaining practical experience in fashion and design.
Elisabeth first gained national attention in 2001 as a contestant on the second season of the reality television show Survivor: The Australian Outback. Although she did not win, her appearance on the show served as a launchpad for her television career.
Following her appearance on Survivor, she began hosting the fashion-focused program The Look for Less. In 2003, Elisabeth made a guest appearance on ABC’s daytime talk show The View, which led to a permanent hosting role later that year. Her outspoken views and dynamic presence contributed to the show’s popularity and ratings growth. She became known for her strong conservative political stance, often engaging in spirited debates with fellow panelists.
In 2013, Elisabeth joined the Fox News Channel as a co-host on the morning news show Fox & Friends. Her addition to the program brought a fresh energy, and she remained with the show until she stepped down in 2015 to devote more time to her family.
Diagnosed with Celiac disease, Elisabeth has been a vocal advocate for gluten-free living. She authored the book The G-Free Diet, which outlines a gluten-free lifestyle and includes personal insights about living with the autoimmune condition. The book became a New York Times bestseller. Although she faced a copyright infringement lawsuit regarding the content, the case was ultimately dismissed due to lack of sufficient evidence.
Elisabeth further extended her influence in the gluten-free industry by launching a food line called NoGii. The product range, aimed at both children and adults, offers gluten-free snacks and nutrition bars and aligns with her advocacy for Celiac awareness and healthy living.
[page-break]Elisabeth married her college sweetheart, Tim Hasselbeck, a former NFL quarterback and current sports analyst. The couple wed in 2002 and have three children: a daughter, Grace (born 2005), and two sons, Thomas (born 2007) and Timothy (born 2009).
While raised in a conservative household, Elisabeth has acknowledged not strictly identifying with traditional labels. Nonetheless, she has been vocal about her political beliefs and supported Sarah Palin during the 2008 U.S. presidential campaign, speaking at rallies in her favor.
In addition to her media and entrepreneurial ventures, Elisabeth is involved in philanthropic efforts, including working with organizations focused on breast cancer awareness. Her public persona is recognized for her outgoing nature, articulate speech, and multi-faceted career, making her a notable figure in contemporary American media and an inspirational role model for women.
