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Rachel Campos-Duffy

Rachel Campos-Duffy is an American conservative television personality known for her appearances on reality television and news programs. She gained initial recognition as a cast member on MTV's The Real World: San Francisco in 1994. Campos-Duffy transitioned to hosting roles and became a guest host on ABC's The View. Later, she joined Fox News, where she guest-hosted Outnumbered. In May 2021, she was appointed as a permanent co-host of Fox & Friends Weekend.

October 22, 1971: Rachel Campos-Duffy Born

Rachel Campos-Duffy was born on October 22, 1971. Campos-Duffy is an American conservative television personality.

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January 1994: Cast on The Real World: San Francisco

In January 1994, Rachel Campos was cast on The Real World: San Francisco.

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July 6, 1994: The Real World: San Francisco Premieres

On July 6, 1994, The Real World: San Francisco season premiered, featuring Rachel Campos-Duffy as a cast member.

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1994: The Real World: San Francisco

In 1994, Rachel Campos-Duffy first appeared on television as a cast member on The Real World: San Francisco.

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1998: Taped Road Rules: All Stars

In 1998, Rachel Campos taped Road Rules: All Stars, along with alumni of other past Real World seasons, such as Sean Duffy.

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1999: Lost The View co-host spot to Ling

In 1999, Rachel Campos-Duffy competed for a co-host spot on The View, but Lisa Ling was eventually hired.

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2002: Competed for The View co-host spot

In 2002, Rachel Campos-Duffy competed in an on-air try-out for a co-host spot on The View.

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November 2003: Lost The View co-host spot to Hasselbeck

In November 2003, Rachel Campos-Duffy once again tried out for a co-host spot on The View, but Elisabeth Hasselbeck was hired to replace Lisa Ling.

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2003: Starred in The Wedding Video

In 2003, Rachel Campos-Duffy starred in the film The Wedding Video, a Real World parody.

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2008: Revealed two miscarriages

In 2008, Rachel Campos-Duffy revealed that she suffered two miscarriages.

2008: Portrayed in Pedro

In 2008, Rachel Campos-Duffy was portrayed by Karolina Luna in Nick Oceano's film, Pedro.

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2011: Duffy Became a Republican Member of Congress

In 2011, Sean Duffy, Rachel Campos-Duffy's husband, became a Republican member of Congress for the 7th district of Wisconsin.

2012: Sister Runs for U.S. Congress

In 2012, Rachel Campos-Duffy's sister, Leah, a former CIA operations officer, ran for the U.S. Congress in Arizona.

July 2013: Lost The View co-host spot to McCarthy

In July 2013, Rachel Campos-Duffy tried out for a co-host spot on The View, but Jenny McCarthy was hired to fill the spot.

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2013: Duffys moved to Wausau, Wisconsin

In 2013, The Duffys moved to Wausau, Wisconsin so that Sean would be closer to an airport for his weekly commute to Washington, D.C.

May 2016: Had eight children

As of May 2016, Rachel Campos-Duffy and her husband Sean Duffy had eight children.

2016: Supported Scott Walker in Republican primary

In 2016, Rachel Campos-Duffy supported Scott Walker in the Republican primary for the presidential election.

June 21, 2018: Defended Trump Administration's Immigration Policies

On June 21, 2018, Rachel Campos-Duffy defended the Trump administration's policy of separating immigrant families on The Ingraham Angle, leading to criticism.

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September 23, 2019: Sean Duffy Resigned from Congress

On September 23, 2019, Sean Duffy resigned from Congress to focus on his family due to his daughter's health complications.

May 2021: Hired as Co-Host on Fox & Friends Weekend

In May 2021, Rachel Campos-Duffy was hired as a permanent co-host on Fox & Friends Weekend.

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May 2021: Joins Fox & Friends Weekend

In May 2021, Rachel Campos-Duffy was hired as a permanent co-host on the Fox & Friends Weekend show.

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August 22, 2021: Criticized President Biden's handling of Afghanistan withdrawal

On August 22, 2021, Rachel Campos-Duffy criticized President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden for the Taliban's retaking of Afghanistan, blaming his "mental state" and stating that the First Lady failed the country by allowing her husband to run for president. Her comments led to a response from Dr. Biden's press secretary.

March 14, 2022: Stated US Provoked Russia's Invasion of Ukraine

On March 14, 2022, Rachel Campos-Duffy stated that the United States provoked Russia's invasion of Ukraine the month prior. Her co-host disagreed with her point of view.

2025: Duffy Serves as United States Secretary of Transportation

As of 2025, Sean Duffy, Rachel Campos-Duffy's husband, is serving as the United States Secretary of Transportation and acting administrator of NASA.