History of Abby Huntsman in Timeline
Abby Huntsman is an American journalist and television personality. As the daughter of former Utah Governor Jon Huntsman Jr., she began her career as a host on MSNBC and NBC News. Huntsman then worked as a general assignment reporter for Fox News Channel, eventually co-hosting Fox & Friends Weekend. She gained further recognition as a co-host on ABC's talk show, The View, from September 2018 to January 2020.
May 1, 1986: Birth of Abigail Haight Huntsman
On May 1, 1986, Abigail Haight Huntsman, who later became a journalist and television personality, was born.
2008: Graduation from the University of Pennsylvania
In 2008, Abby Huntsman graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and communications.
August 2010: Marriage to Jeffrey Bruce Livingston
In August 2010, Abby Huntsman married Jeffrey Bruce Livingston in an Episcopal service at Washington National Cathedral.
August 2012: Interviewed on Rock Center
In August 2012, Abby Huntsman was interviewed by Brian Williams on Rock Center about Mitt Romney's run for president and her own relationship with the Mormon faith.
October 2012: Profiled in ABC News's "Five Questions"
In October 2012, Abby Huntsman was profiled in ABC News's "Five Questions", a part of This Week with George Stephanopoulos.
2012: Media advisor in presidential campaign
In 2012, Abby Huntsman worked as a media advisor and surrogate in her father's presidential campaign and she and her sisters were profiled by The New Yorker, GQ, and BuzzFeed.
July 2013: Joins MSNBC's The Cycle
In July 2013, Abby Huntsman joined MSNBC's The Cycle, as a replacement host.
2013: Forbes 30 Under 30
In 2013, Abby Huntsman was listed as number 26 on the Forbes 30 under 30 list of up and coming members in media.
2013: Support for Same-Sex Marriage
In early 2013, Abby Huntsman recorded an advertisement with Margaret Hoover and Meghan McCain supporting same-sex marriage, expressing her belief that it is a generational issue and she is happy and proud of the movement.
July 2015: Leaves MSNBC after cancellation of The Cycle
In July 2015, MSNBC canceled The Cycle, and Abby Huntsman left the network.
October 2015: Inspiration from Diane Sawyer
In October 2015, Abby Huntsman mentioned that she always thinks of Diane Sawyer, with whom she interned, as someone she hopes to be like, impressed by Sawyer's presentation of herself and news.
October 2015: Hired by Fox News
In October 2015, Abby Huntsman was hired by Fox News as a general assignment reporter.
October 2016: Not an Active Member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
In October 2016, Abby Huntsman stated that she is no longer an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
December 2016: Co-host of Fox & Friends Weekend
In December 2016, Abby Huntsman was named a co-host of Fox & Friends Weekend.
August 12, 2018: Final appearance on Fox & Friends Weekend
On August 12, 2018, Abby Huntsman made her final appearance as co-host of Fox & Friends Weekend.
September 4, 2018: Joins The View as co-host
On September 4, 2018, Abby Huntsman became a co-host on the ABC talk show The View.
September 2018: Joins The View
In September 2018, Abby Huntsman became a co-host on the ABC talk show, The View.
2019: Nomination for Daytime Emmy Award
In 2019, Abby Huntsman and her co-hosts were nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host.
January 2020: Departure from The View
In January 2020, Abby Huntsman announced her departure from The View.
January 2020: Departure from The View to Advise Father's Campaign
In January 2020, Abby Huntsman announced she was leaving The View to become a senior advisor to her father's 2020 campaign for governor of Utah.
January 17, 2020: Final Appearance on The View
On January 17, 2020, Abby Huntsman made her final appearance as a co-host on The View.
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