History of Nicolle Wallace in Timeline

Nicolle Wallace is an American television political commentator, author, and anchor. Best known as the anchor of MSNBC's 'Deadline: White House', she provides political analysis for MSNBC and NBC News. Before hosting her own show, Wallace was a frequent contributor to programs like 'Today', 'The 11th Hour with Stephanie Ruhle', and 'Morning Joe'. She also previously served as a co-host on ABC's daytime talk show 'The View'.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

1947: Grandfather immigrated to the U.S.

In 1947, Nicolle Wallace's grandfather, Thomas Devenish, immigrated to the United States with his family from England.

February 4, 1972: Nicolle Wallace Born

On February 4, 1972, Nicolle Wallace, born Nicolle Devenish, was born in Orange County, California.

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1990: Graduated from Miramonte High School

In 1990, Nicolle Wallace graduated from Miramonte High School.

1994: Graduated from UC Berkeley

In 1994, Nicolle Wallace received a Bachelor of Arts in mass communications from the University of California, Berkeley.

1996: Master's Degree from Northwestern University

In 1996, Nicolle Wallace received a master's degree from the Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism.

1999: Press Secretary for Governor Jeb Bush

In 1999, Nicolle Wallace moved to Florida to serve as Governor Jeb Bush's press secretary.

2000: Communications Director for the Florida State Technology Office

In 2000, Nicolle Wallace became the Communications Director for the Florida State Technology Office and worked on the 2000 Florida election recount.

2003: Joined White House Staff

In 2003, Nicolle Wallace joined the White House staff during George W. Bush's first term as special assistant to the President and director of media affairs.

2004: Communications Director for Bush Campaign

In 2004, Nicolle Wallace joined George W. Bush's presidential campaign as its communications director.

January 5, 2005: Named White House Communications Director

On January 5, 2005, Nicolle Wallace was named White House Communications Director by George W. Bush.

2005: Married Mark Wallace

In 2005, Nicolle Wallace married Mark Wallace.

July 2006: Left the White House

In July 2006, Nicolle Wallace left the White House to relocate to New York City.

October 2008: Response to McCain-Palin Campaign Dissension

In October 2008, Nicolle Wallace responded to reports of dissension within the McCain-Palin campaign, issuing a statement about loyalty and honor.

2008: Didn't Vote for Presidential Candidate

Eight years after the election, Wallace stated that she did not vote for a presidential candidate in 2008 because Palin gave her "serious pause".

2008: Senior Advisor for McCain Campaign

In 2008, Nicolle Wallace served as a senior advisor for John McCain's presidential campaign.

2010: Published Eighteen Acres

In 2010, Nicolle Wallace published her novel Eighteen Acres, a fictional narrative about women in the White House.

September 2011: Published It's Classified

In September 2011, Nicolle Wallace published the sequel to Eighteen Acres, It's Classified, about a fictional presidential campaign.

2011: Had a son

In 2011, Nicolle Wallace and her husband had a son.

2012: Portrayed in Game Change

In 2012, Nicolle Wallace was portrayed by Sarah Paulson in the film Game Change and described the film as credible.

February 2013: Supported Same-Sex Marriage Legalization

In February 2013, Nicolle Wallace and her husband publicly supported the legalization of same-sex marriage in an amicus curiae brief submitted to the U.S. Supreme Court.