History of Megyn Kelly in Timeline
Megyn Kelly is an American journalist, attorney, political commentator, and media personality. Known for her work at Fox News (2004-2017) where she hosted programs like America Live and The Kelly File, and later at NBC News (2017-2018) with Megyn Kelly Today. Currently, she hosts The Megyn Kelly Show, a talk show and podcast on SiriusXM's Triumph channel and YouTube. In 2025, Kelly launched MK Media, a podcast and video network. She has been recognized as one of Time's 100 most influential people in both 2014 and 2025.
1926: Notes on Democracy Released
In 1926, the book "Notes on Democracy" was released.
1930: I'll Take My Stand Released
In 1930, the book "I'll Take My Stand" was released.
1941: The Managerial Revolution Released
In 1941, the book "The Managerial Revolution" was released.
1948: Ideas Have Consequences Released
In 1948, the book "Ideas Have Consequences" was released.
1951: God and Man at Yale Released
In 1951, the book "God and Man at Yale" was released.
1953: The Conservative Mind Released
In 1953, the book "The Conservative Mind" was released.
1960: The Conscience of a Conservative Released
In 1960, the book "The Conscience of a Conservative" was released.
1964: Sister, Suzanne, Born
In 1964, Megyn Kelly's older sister, Suzanne, was born.
1964: A Choice Not an Echo Released
In 1964, the book "A Choice Not an Echo" was released.
1965: Brother, Pete, Born
Around 1965, Megyn Kelly's older brother, Pete, was born.
November 18, 1970: Megyn Kelly Born
On November 18, 1970, Megyn Marie Kelly was born. She is an American journalist, attorney, political commentator, and media personality.
1985: Father's Death
In 1985, Megyn Kelly's father died of a heart attack when she was 15 years old.
1987: A Conflict of Visions and The Closing of the American Mind Released
In 1987, the books "A Conflict of Visions" and "The Closing of the American Mind" were released.
1992: Graduated from Syracuse University
In 1992, Megyn Kelly graduated from Syracuse University with a Bachelor of Arts in political science.
1995: Graduated from Albany Law School
In 1995, Megyn Kelly graduated from Albany Law School with a Juris Doctor.
1996: Co-wrote Article for American Bar Association
In the fall of 1996, Megyn Kelly co-wrote an article titled "The Conflicting Roles of Lawyer as Director" for the American Bar Association's journal, Litigation.
2001: The Death of the West Released
In 2001, the book "The Death of the West" was released.
2002: Josh Duggar Molestation Allegations
In June 2015, Megyn Kelly interviewed the Duggar family regarding the allegations that Josh Duggar had molested five girls in 2002.
2003: Hired by WJLA-TV
In 2003, Megyn Kelly moved to Washington, D.C., and was hired by the ABC affiliate WJLA-TV as a general assignment reporter.
2004: Applied for Job at Fox News
In 2004, Megyn Kelly applied for a job at Fox News.
2004: Joined Fox News
In 2004, Megyn Kelly began working at Fox News, where she hosted programs like America Live and The Kelly File.
2004: Covered Presidential Election
In 2004, Megyn Kelly covered the presidential election for WJLA-TV.
2005: Trump's Sexual Comments in Audio Recording
In October 2016, there was a contentious discussion between Kelly and Newt Gingrich on The Kelly File regarding Trump's sexual comments in a 2005 audio recording, which gained widespread social media reaction.
February 1, 2010: Began Hosting America Live
On February 1, 2010, Megyn Kelly began hosting her own two-hour afternoon show, America Live, on Fox News, replacing The Live Desk.
December 2010: Hosted New Year's Eve Special
In December 2010, Megyn Kelly hosted a New Year's Eve special with Bill Hemmer on Fox News.
2010: Hosted America Live
From 2010 to 2013, Kelly hosted America Live on Fox News.
July 2013: Left America Live
In July 2013, Megyn Kelly left America Live and took maternity leave before starting her new show.
December 2013: Santa Claus Remarks
In December 2013, Megyn Kelly commented on the ethnicity of Santa Claus on The Kelly File, sparking satire from various media figures.
2013: Hosted The Kelly File
From 2013 to 2017, Kelly hosted The Kelly File, which focused on breaking news and political events, on Fox News.
2014: Named One of Time's 100 Most Influential People
In 2014, Megyn Kelly was named one of Time's 100 most influential people.
June 2015: Interviewed Duggar Family
In June 2015, Megyn Kelly interviewed Jim Bob Duggar and Michelle Duggar of 19 Kids and Counting regarding their son Josh Duggar's alleged molestation of five girls in 2002.
August 6, 2015: Republican Party Presidential Debate
On August 6, 2015, during a Republican Party presidential debate, Megyn Kelly questioned Donald Trump, leading to media and political reactions and criticism from Trump.
February 2016: Cover of Vanity Fair
In February 2016, Megyn Kelly appeared on the cover of Vanity Fair.
March 2016: Announced Prime Time Special
In March 2016, it was announced that Megyn Kelly would host a one-hour prime time special on the Fox network to interview celebrities from various fields.
May 2016: Aired Prime Time Special
In May 2016, Megyn Kelly's one-hour prime time special aired on Fox, acquiring 4.8 million viewers but placing third in the ratings. The special was seen as crucial for her career prospects.
July 2016: Reported Harassment by Roger Ailes
In July 2016, amidst allegations of sexual harassment against Fox News CEO Roger Ailes, Megyn Kelly confirmed that she herself had been subjected to his harassment.
September 2016: Collaboration on Embeds Announced
In September 2016, it was reported that Megyn Kelly would collaborate with Michael De Luca to produce Embeds, a scripted comedy about reporters covering politics, for a streaming service.
November 15, 2016: Release of autobiography, Settle for More
On November 15, 2016, Megyn Kelly's autobiography, titled Settle for More, was released.
2016: Moderated Presidential Primary Debates
During the 2016 and 2024 election cycles, Megyn Kelly moderated several presidential primary debates.
2016: Hillbilly Elegy Released
In 2016, the book "Hillbilly Elegy" was released.
January 6, 2017: Final Episode of The Kelly File
On January 6, 2017, the last episode of The Kelly File aired, marking Megyn Kelly's departure from Fox News.
June 2, 2017: Interviewed Vladimir Putin
On June 2, 2017, Megyn Kelly interviewed Russian president Vladimir Putin at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.
June 4, 2017: Premiere of Sunday Night with Megyn Kelly
On June 4, 2017, NBC's Sunday Night with Megyn Kelly premiered with Kelly's one-on-one interview with Vladimir Putin.
July 2017: Non-Compete Clause Expired
In January 2017 People reported that Megyn Kelly remained under a non-compete clause with Fox until July 2017, preventing her from working for a competitor until the clause expired, unless canceled prior.
September 2017: Premiere of Megyn Kelly Today
In September 2017, Megyn Kelly Today, Kelly's daytime talk show, premiered.
2017: Joined Dateline NBC
In 2017, Kelly was paid reportedly between $15 million and $20 million a year at NBC. Kelly also joined Dateline NBC during that year.
2017: The Benedict Option Released
In 2017, the book "The Benedict Option" was released.
October 23, 2018: Criticism for blackface remarks
On October 23, 2018, Megyn Kelly received criticism for remarks made on Megyn Kelly Today regarding the appropriateness of blackface in Halloween costumes, recalling it being acceptable when she was a child and defending Luann de Lesseps's use of skin darkening spray for a Diana Ross costume.
2018: Sunday Night with Megyn Kelly Hiatus
After an initial run of eight episodes in the summer of 2017, NBC announced Sunday Night with Megyn Kelly would return in spring 2018 after a hiatus for football and the Winter Olympics, but only periodically. However, this return never materialized.
2018: Why Liberalism Failed Released
In 2018, the book "Why Liberalism Failed" was released.
January 2019: Left NBC News
In January 2019, Kelly left NBC News and transitioned to independent media with her podcast and online platforms.
September 10, 2020: Launch of Devil May Care Media
On September 10, 2020, Megyn Kelly announced the launch of her media production company, Devil May Care Media, along with her podcast, The Megyn Kelly Show.
September 28, 2020: Premiere of The Megyn Kelly Show
On September 28, 2020, the first episode of Megyn Kelly's podcast, The Megyn Kelly Show, premiered.
July 6, 2021: Podcast Move to SiriusXM Announced
On July 6, 2021, it was announced that The Megyn Kelly Show podcast would move to SiriusXM on September 7, 2021, broadcasting weekdays on the Triumph talk radio channel.
September 7, 2021: The Megyn Kelly Show Moves to SiriusXM
On September 7, 2021, The Megyn Kelly Show moved to SiriusXM, broadcasting weekdays at 12 noon ET on the Triumph talk radio channel, with a video simulcast for SiriusXM subscribers.
2022: Sister, Suzanne, Died
In 2022, Megyn Kelly's older sister, Suzanne, died.
November 30, 2023: Appearance in Mr. Birchum announced
On November 30, 2023, Megyn Kelly announced on her show that she would star alongside Danny Trejo, Roseanne Barr, and Adam Carolla in Mr. Birchum, a Daily Wire adult animated comedy series.
December 6, 2023: Co-hosting Republican primary debate
On December 6, 2023, Megyn Kelly co-hosted the fourth Republican primary debate on NewsNation alongside Elizabeth Vargas and Eliana Johnson, marking her return to moderating presidential debates since her time at Fox News.
November 4, 2024: Public endorsement of Donald Trump
On November 4, 2024, the day before the 2024 presidential election, Megyn Kelly publicly endorsed Donald Trump at a rally in Pittsburgh, citing his policies on women's rights, border security, immigration, and transgender athletes in women's sports.
2024: Moderated Presidential Primary Debates
During the 2016 and 2024 election cycles, Megyn Kelly moderated several presidential primary debates.
January 2025: Attendance at Trump's second inauguration
In January 2025, Megyn Kelly attended Donald Trump's second inauguration and delivered remarks on stage at his rally the night before.
February 18, 2025: Launch of AM Update with Megyn Kelly podcast
On February 18, 2025, Megyn Kelly announced the launch of her second podcast, AM Update with Megyn Kelly, which premiered on February 19 and features a daily digest format summarizing major headlines.
March 10, 2025: IHeartRadio podcast award
On March 10, 2025, Megyn Kelly won the IHeartRadio podcast award for Best Political Podcast.
March 2025: Launch of MK Media network
In March 2025, Megyn Kelly launched MK Media, a podcast and video network focused on news and entertainment, featuring shows like Next Up with Mark Halperin, The Nerve with Maureen Callahan, and Spot On with Link Lauren.
May 6, 2025: Podcast ranking
On May 6, 2025, Kelly's podcast ranked 3rd in top right-wing podcasts by subscribers for Q1, with the most YOY % growth at 176%.
June 2025: MK Media expands with new show
In June 2025, MK Media expanded its lineup with the launch of After Party with Emily Jashinsky, adding to the existing shows on the network.
November 2025: YouTube channel reaches 4 million subscribers
As of November 2025, Megyn Kelly's YouTube channel has over 4 million subscribers, becoming one of the top ten podcasts in the U.S.
2025: Launched MK Media
In 2025, Megyn Kelly launched MK Media, a podcast and video network.
March 2, 2026: Split with the Trump Administration over the 2026 Iran War
On March 2, 2026, Megyn Kelly would split with the Trump Administration over the 2026 Iran war, notably questioning why U.S. military members died in a conflict which mainly involved Iran and Israel. Trump declared that both Kelly and Tucker Carlson "aren't MAGA".
March 20, 2026: Defense of Joe Kent on The Megyn Kelly Show
Two weeks later Kelly would also defend former National Counterterrorism Center head Joe Kent amid the Trump Administration's efforts to pursue an investigation against him. On the March 20, 2026 episode of The Megyn Kelly Show, Kent himself would be a guest, informing Kelly that he no regrets for his decision to break with the Trump Administration over the Iran War and feared retaliation. In addition, Kent also alleged to Kelly that the Trump Administration had not done enough to investigate the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
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