Susan Hendricks, born in 1973, was raised in the New Brunswick area of New Jersey. She attended Arizona State University, where she earned a bachelor's degree in mass communications. Her interest in television journalism was sparked after attending a speech by veteran broadcaster Walter Cronkite at the university.
Hendricks is married to Joe Carter, a former HLN sports reporter. The couple has two children and currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia. Outside of her professional life, Hendricks maintains a low public profile, focusing on family and community involvement.
Susan Hendricks began her journalism career at Comcast Cable in Orange County, California. She later transitioned to KESQ in Palm Springs, where she worked as a field reporter. Hendricks then moved to KMIR, an NBC affiliate, where she anchored a two-hour morning news program. This early phase of her career provided her with a foundation in both field reporting and newsroom anchoring.
She later joined HLN (formerly CNN Headline News) as a weekend anchor. In 2010, she was entrusted with hosting HLN's four-hour live newscast, News Now. Hendricks has also contributed to CNN.com’s interactive news platform and participated in a brief role with DIRECTV, where she was involved in an interactive news broadcast.
Throughout her career, Hendricks has reported on a variety of high-profile news events. While working in California, she covered major breaking stories such as the disappearance and murder of Samantha Runnion. She also reported from the courtroom at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms, covering a trial involving Marines' refusal to take the anthrax vaccine. Additionally, she reported on the Santana High School shooting during her tenure with an NBC affiliate.
Nationally, Hendricks covered critical events such as the Atlanta floods, the capture of Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein, the devastation wrought by Hurricane Katrina, and the death of former U.S. President Ronald Reagan. Her live reporting extended to a special newscast on the case of missing teen Natalee Holloway and coverage of the inauguration of the Ron Clark Academy, attended by President Barack Obama.
Known for her empathetic delivery and clear communication, Susan Hendricks has continued to play a prominent role at HLN. She recently co-anchored coverage of the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy along the New Jersey coastline, working alongside HLN meteorologist Bob Van Dillen. She also serves as a regular substitute anchor for Robin Meade on HLN’s flagship morning news show, Morning Express.
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Profession: | Journalism |
| Husband: | Robin Fowler |
| Date of Birth: | She was born in 1973 |
| Nationality: | American |
| Employer: | CNN |
| Birth Date: | 29 Aug, 1972 |
| Age: | 47 yrs |
| Education: | Hun School of Princeton Arizona State University |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | Anchor with CNN and CNN Headline News |
| Spouse: | Joe Carter |
| Net Worth 2021: | 4 million |
