Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Kimberly Guilfoyle

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 25, 2025

How Kimberly Guilfoyle built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Kimberly Guilfoyle is an American television personality and former prosecutor. She gained prominence as a prosecutor in San Francisco and Los Angeles. Guilfoyle became a notable figure in Republican politics, serving as an advisor and leading fundraising efforts for Donald Trump's 2020 presidential campaign. She was also reportedly nominated for U.S. ambassador to Greece during Trump's presidency.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Controversies & Scandals

1995: Worked on Reelection Campaign

In 1995, Kimberly Guilfoyle worked on the reelection campaign of district attorney Arlo Smith.

1996: Lost Job as Prosecutor

In 1996, Kimberly Guilfoyle lost her job as a prosecutor in San Francisco when Terence Hallinan was elected district attorney.

2000: Assistant District Attorney

In 2000, Kimberly Guilfoyle became an assistant district attorney in San Francisco.

2000: Rehired as Assistant DA

In 2000, Kimberly Guilfoyle was rehired by Hallinan in the San Francisco District Attorney's Office, as an assistant district attorney.

2002: Co-prosecuted Dog Mauling Case

In 2002, Kimberly Guilfoyle co-prosecuted the People v. Noel and Knoller case, a second-degree murder trial involving a dog mauling.

January 2004: Hosts Both Sides on Court TV

In January 2004, Kimberly Guilfoyle moved to New York to host the program Both Sides on Court TV.

2004: End of ADA Term

In 2004, Kimberly Guilfoyle's term as assistant district attorney in San Francisco concluded.

February 2006: Joins Fox News as Host

In February 2006, Kimberly Guilfoyle joined Fox News as host of the weekend show The Lineup.

2006: Joins Fox News

In 2006, Kimberly Guilfoyle began working at Fox News.

2011: Co-host of The Five

In 2011, Kimberly Guilfoyle became a co-host of The Five on Fox News.

2014: Hosts Outnumbered

In 2014, Kimberly Guilfoyle began hosting Outnumbered.

2015: Publishes Advice Book

In 2015, Kimberly Guilfoyle published "Making the Case: How to Be Your Own Best Advocate", a semi-autobiographical advice book.

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December 2016: Considered for Press Secretary

In December 2016, Kimberly Guilfoyle was considered for the position of press secretary for President Donald Trump.

May 12, 2017: Job Turned Down

On May 12, 2017, Bob Beckel hinted that Kimberly Guilfoyle turned down the job of press secretary.

May 15, 2017: Confirms Contact with White House

On May 15, 2017, Kimberly Guilfoyle confirmed she was in contact with the White House about the press secretary position.

2017: Departure from Fox News due to sexual harassment allegations

In 2017, Kimberly Guilfoyle departed from Fox News due to alleged sexual harassment. Fox News reached a settlement of at least $4 million with Guilfoyle's accuser, who alleged that Guilfoyle frequently displayed herself naked, showed photographs of the genitalia of men she had sex with, and required her to sleep over at Guilfoyle's apartment. The New Yorker independently verified several of the assistant's allegations.

2017: Contract Extension with Fox

In mid-2017, Kimberly Guilfoyle signed a long-term contract extension with Fox.

2017: Appears on The O'Reilly Factor

Until its cancellation in 2017, Kimberly Guilfoyle appeared weekly on the recurring segment "Is It Legal?" on The O'Reilly Factor.

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June 2018: Last Appearance on Outnumbered

Kimberly Guilfoyle made a few more appearances on Outnumbered until June 2018.

July 2018: Abruptly Leaves Fox News

In July 2018, Kimberly Guilfoyle abruptly left Fox News amidst a sexual harassment accusation.

2018: Leaves Fox News

In 2018, Kimberly Guilfoyle left Fox News and joined America First Policies.

2020: Advisor for Trump Campaign

In 2020, Kimberly Guilfoyle served as an advisor and led the fundraising division of President Donald Trump's 2020 presidential campaign.

April 2024: Announces Children's Book Publication

In April 2024, Kimberly Guilfoyle announced the upcoming publication of "The Princess and her Pup", a children's book she authored, with a portion of sales benefiting animal welfare.