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Melissa Francis (Melissa Ann Francis) was born on 12 December, 1972 in Los Angeles, California, U.S., is an American actress, news anchor (born 1972). Discover Melissa Francis's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 51 years old?

Popular As Melissa Ann Francis
Occupation News anchor Actress
Age 51 years old
Zodiac Sign Sagittarius
Born 12 December, 1972
Birthday 12 December
Birthplace Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Melissa Francis Height, Weight & Measurements

At 51 years old, Melissa Francis height is 167 cm .

Physical Status
Height 167 cm
Weight Not Available
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Who Is Melissa Francis's Husband?

Her husband is Wray Thorn (m. 1997)

Family
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Husband Wray Thorn (m. 1997)
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Children 3

Melissa Francis Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Melissa Francis worth at the age of 51 years old? Melissa Francis’s income source is mostly from being a successful News anchor. She is from United States. We have estimated Melissa Francis's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
Salary in 2023 Under Review
House Not Available
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Source of Income News anchor

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Timeline

1972

Melissa Ann Francis (born December 12, 1972) is an American television news personality who last worked as an anchor and commentator for the Fox Business Network (FBN) and Fox News (FNC), departing in 2020.

Previously, she worked as an actress.

Prior to FBN, she worked at CNBC.

She had been the co-host of After The Bell weekday afternoons with Connell MacShane.

She also was an anchor on FNC's Happening Now newscast, and a regular panelist on FNC's afternoon talk show Outnumbered.

1986

She has also had appearances in the television series St. Elsewhere in 1986 and the 1988 film Bad Dreams, where she played young Cynthia.

Melissa appeared in nearly 100 commercials during her acting career.

She is reportedly the inspiration for the fictional character Avery Jessup (conceived of and played by Elizabeth Banks) in the show 30 Rock, although Banks herself has denied this.

Francis has worked as a reporter for CNBC and CNET.

1995

Born and raised in Los Angeles, Francis graduated from Harvard University in 1995 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics.

Francis started her acting career on television by appearing in a Johnson & Johnson shampoo commercial at 6 months old.

She was known for her role as Cassandra Cooper Ingalls on Little House on the Prairie, for two seasons.

Other television appearances include two series regular roles: Morningstar/Eveningstar and Joe’s World, and three films including Man, Woman and Child, where she played Paula Beckwith.

2012

In January 2012, Francis became an anchor for Fox Business Network.

Francis authored a book in November 2012, Diary of a Stage Mother's Daughter: A Memoir, concerning the trials, tribulations and joys of having an overbearing mother; and in April 2017, published Lessons from the Prairie, relating childhood experiences from the show as applied to her adult life.

2014

In 2014, Francis became a recurring co-host of Fox News Channel's talk and news commentary program, Outnumbered.

She also anchored FNC's Happening Now newscast.

2020

In late October 2020, it was reported that she had been pushed out of Fox.

In 2022, Fox paid her a $15 million settlement on a pay discrimination lawsuit.

In late October 2020, it was reported that Francis had been pushed out at Fox.

She had not been seen on the network since early in the month.

Her contract had expired about a year earlier and had not been renewed.

The only communication on the issue from Francis herself came in a tweet, where she thanked her followers for their support.

However, her profile on Twitter soon dropped any reference to Fox as well.

In late 2020, Francis filed a pay discrimination action against Fox.

Francis claimed that Fox News underpaid her compared to her male colleagues, and she initiated legal claims against Fox.

Fox and Francis reached a settlement in June 2022 whereby Fox paid Francis $15 million.