History of Erin Burnett in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 5, 2026

Erin Burnett is an American news anchor recognized for her work on CNN's Erin Burnett OutFront. Before CNN, she was a prominent figure at CNBC, co-anchoring Squawk on the Street and hosting Street Signs. Burnett has also made appearances on various NBC programs like Meet the Press, Today, and NBC Nightly News, as well as on MSNBC's Morning Joe. She has further broadened her media presence with appearances on The Celebrity Apprentice, showcasing her versatility beyond hard news.

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July 2, 1976: Erin Burnett's Birth

On July 2, 1976, Erin Isabelle Burnett was born. She is an American news anchor, currently the anchor of Erin Burnett OutFront on CNN.

1992: Reference to the last time Insurrection Act was invoked

In 1992, the Insurrection Act was invoked, which Erin Burnett referenced to correct her previous statement.

1994: Graduation from St. Andrew's School

In 1994, Erin Burnett graduated from St. Andrew's School, a private co-educational college preparatory boarding school in Middletown, Delaware.

2003: Meeting David Rubulotta

In 2003, Erin Burnett met David Rubulotta on a blind date.

2005: Host of CNBC's Street Signs

In 2005, Erin Burnett became the host of CNBC's Street Signs.

August 5, 2009: "Serial Killer" Comment

On August 5, 2009, Erin Burnett used the term "serial killer" in a discussion with Jim Cramer regarding a report about the Australian Prime Minister's plan to cull Australian feral camels. She later stated the comment was meant as a joke.

2009: Commencement Speech at St. Andrew's School

In 2009, Erin Burnett returned to St. Andrew's School to deliver the commencement speech.

December 7, 2010: Investigative Report on Transammonia

On December 7, 2010, Erin Burnett presented an investigative report on chemical giant Transammonia doing business in Iran.

December 13, 2010: Transammonia Responds to CNBC Report

On December 13, 2010, Transammonia announced in a press release that its Swiss subsidiary would not enter into new contracts with Iranian companies and would wind down its business with Iran following the CNBC report.

May 6, 2011: Departure from CNBC

On May 6, 2011, Erin Burnett left CNBC after more than five years with the network.

September 2011: Engagement to David Rubulotta

In September 2011, Erin Burnett became engaged to David Rubulotta.

October 3, 2011: Joins CNN and launches Erin Burnett OutFront

On October 3, 2011, Erin Burnett joined CNN and began headlining her own prime-time news program, Erin Burnett OutFront.

October 4, 2011: Occupy Wall Street Segment "Seriously?"

On October 4, 2011, shortly after joining CNN, Erin Burnett aired a segment on the Occupy Wall Street protests titled "Seriously?", which drew criticism for alleged misrepresentation of facts about protesters.

2011: Co-anchor of Squawk on the Street

Until 2011, Erin Burnett was co-anchor of CNBC's Squawk on the Street with Mark Haines.

December 21, 2012: Marriage to David Rubulotta

On December 21, 2012, Erin Burnett and David Rubulotta were married.

November 29, 2013: Birth of Son

On November 29, 2013, Erin Burnett gave birth to a son.

July 18, 2015: Birth of Daughter

On July 18, 2015, Erin Burnett gave birth to a daughter.

August 20, 2018: Birth of Third Child (Son)

On August 20, 2018, Erin Burnett and her husband welcomed their third child, a boy.

June 1, 2020: Insurrection Act Comment and Correction

On June 1, 2020, Erin Burnett stated that President Trump's proposal under the Insurrection Act to use military forces to remove protestors from Lafayette Square would constitute "invoking an act not invoked since 1807 to deploy U.S. military troops on American soil", she later issued a correction, noting that the act has been invoked much more recently.