Connie Chung

Quick Facts

Full Name	Connie Chung
Occupation	Journalist
Date Of Birth	Aug 20, 1946(1946-08-20)
Age	78
Birthplace	Washington, D.C.
Country	United States
Horoscope	Leo

Connie Chung Biography

Connie Chung is one of the most popular and richest Journalist who was born on August 20, 1946 in Washington, D.C., United States. Broadcast journalist and interviewer , known for her work on NBC, CBS, and CNN. She was the host of such shows like Good Morning America, the CBS Evening News, Eye to Eye with Connie Chung along with Weekends With Maury as well as Connie.

The first reporter to speak with She was the first journalist to interview Magic Johnson after he announced that he was HIV positive. after the announcement the fact that he had been diagnosed as HIV positive.

She got married to the talk-show host She married talk show host Maury Povich in 1984, converting to Judaism in the process. Together, they adopted a son named Matthew. in 1984, and converted to Judaism as a result. They adopted one son, named Matthew.

Connie Chung Net Worth

Connie Chung is one of the richest Journalist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Connie Chung 's net worth $80 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

In 1969 she was a graduate of the University of Maryland, College Park with a degree in journalism. Her first job was as a reporter to CBS Evening News with In 1969, she graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park with a journalism degree. She began her career as a correspondent for CBS Evening News with Walter Cronkite in Washington, D.C. in the early 1970s. in Washington, D.C. in the beginning of 1970s.

Interviews in 1995 with Kathleen Gingrich (mother of politician Her 1995 interview with Kathleen Gingrich (mother of politician Newt Gingrich) contained an infamous, whispered exchange regarding Newt Gingrich’s negative views of Hillary Clinton.) was infamous for a and a whispered exchange about Her 1995 interview with Kathleen Gingrich (mother of politician Newt Gingrich) contained an infamous, whispered exchange regarding Newt Gingrich’s negative views of Hillary Clinton.’s views on Hillary Clinton.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Connie Chung Dating?

According to our records, Connie Chung married to Maury Povich. As of December 1, 2023, Connie Chung’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Connie Ranked on the list of most popular Journalist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Connie Chung celebrates birthday on August 20 of every year.

Top Facts about Connie Chung

1. Connie Chung is an American journalist born in 1946.
2. She was the first Asian and second woman to anchor CBS Evening News.
3. Chung has won numerous awards for her journalism, including two Emmys.
4. She has interviewed high-profile figures such as O.J. Simpson and Newt Gingrich.
5. Chung’s career spans over four decades in broadcast journalism.
6. In 1993, she co-anchored the CBS coverage of Bill Clinton’s inauguration.
7. Chung was fired from CNN after controversial remarks about Chinese leaders in 2003.
8. She married fellow journalist Maury Povich in 1984 and they have two children together.
9. Chung retired from full-time journalism in 2010 but occasionally makes appearances on TV news programs.
10. Her legacy includes breaking barriers for women and minorities in broadcast journalism

Did Connie Chung retire?

She was let go from the show in 1995 but continued her journalistic career at other networks. Chung has not officially retired.

Are Connie Chung and Maury Povich still married?

Personal life. Chung has been married to talk show host Maury Povich since 1984 and they have one adopted son, Matthew Jay Povich, who they adopted on June 20, 1995. Chung converted to Judaism at the time of her marriage to Povich.

Why is Connie Chung famous?

Connie Chung is a pioneer in American television journalism. She was the first person of Asian descent to anchor one of America’s major networks and the first woman to co-anchor CBS Evening News.

What did Connie Chung say about Oklahoma?

Connie Chung, then in her last days as co-anchor of the CBS Evening News, gave prominence to such notions, declaring in a report from Oklahoma City on the evening of the bombing that a “U.S. government source has told CBS News” that the attack “has Middle East terrorism written all over it.”

Why was Connie Chung removed from the news?

Instead of meekly accepting CBS’ offer — anchoring on weekends and occasionally subbing for Rather — Chung is charging sexism and asking to be released from her contract.