Jenna Wolfe
Edit
Enlarge Image
Early Life and Education
Jenna Wolfe, a journalist and fitness expert, was born in Kingston, Jamaica, and spent much of her childhood in Pétion-Ville, Haiti. Her upbringing took place throughout the Caribbean, as her father, Bennet Wolfeld, owned and operated several leather factories in Puerto Rico. Raised in a Jewish household, Wolfe celebrated her bat mitzvah while living in the Caribbean islands.
Quick Facts
- Birth Date
- 26 Feb, 1974
- Age
- 46 yrs
- Occupations
- Journalist
Show all facts
- Citizenship
- Jamaica
United States of America - Birth Place
- Kingston
- residence
- Manhattan
- Education
- Binghamton University
State University of New York at Geneseo - Gender
- Female
- Description
- American reporter
- Twitter Id
- JennaWolfe
- Net Worth 2021
- 2 million
People Mentioned in This Biography
In 1989, Wolfe moved to the United States with her family. She later attended Binghamton University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in both French and English in 1996.
Career in Journalism
Wolfe's career in journalism began with local news reporting, but she rose to national prominence during her tenure at NBC’s Today show. She spent more than seven years as a correspondent and anchor, covering lifestyle features, news stories, and human-interest segments. Following her time on Today, she transitioned to serve as a fitness correspondent for NBC News, leveraging her background in physical training.
In addition to her work with NBC, Wolfe has held roles on Fox Sports and has contributed to programming on National Geographic. Her journalism career reflects a commitment to both storytelling and promoting health and wellness.
Fitness and Personal Life
Outside of journalism, Jenna Wolfe is also a certified personal trainer, blending her passion for fitness with her media presence. Her specialty includes on-air fitness segments and public speaking on healthy living, emphasizing the integration of physical activity into daily routines.
Wolfe publicly came out as a lesbian and has embraced her role as both a professional and a parent. She and her partner, Stephanie Gosk—a fellow journalist—have two children together. Wolfe is an advocate for LGBTQ+ visibility in media and often speaks about the importance of authenticity and representation.
