History of Rachel Campos-Duffy in Timeline
Rachel Campos-Duffy is an American conservative television personality. Her career began on MTV's The Real World: San Francisco in 1994. She transitioned into television hosting, including guest appearances on ABC's The View. She later joined Fox News, initially as a guest host on Outnumbered before becoming a permanent co-host of Fox & Friends Weekend in May 2021. Her career spans reality television and conservative political commentary.
October 22, 1971: Rachel Campos-Duffy's Birth
On October 22, 1971, Rachel Campos-Duffy, formerly Rachel Campos, was born. She is an American conservative television personality.
January 1994: Cast on The Real World: San Francisco
In January 1994, Rachel Campos was cast on The Real World: San Francisco.
July 6, 1994: Premiere of The Real World: San Francisco Season
On July 6, 1994, the season of The Real World: San Francisco, featuring Rachel Campos, premiered on television.
1994: First TV appearance on The Real World: San Francisco
In 1994, Rachel Campos-Duffy first appeared on television as a cast member on MTV's reality television series, The Real World: San Francisco.
1998: Taped Road Rules: All Stars
In 1998, Rachel Campos taped Road Rules: All Stars with alumni from past Real World seasons, including Sean Duffy, who she would later marry.
1999: First Audition for The View Co-Host
In 1999, Rachel Campos competed in an on-air try-out with Lisa Ling and Lauren Sánchez for a co-host spot on The View, after Debbie Matenopoulos left the show; Lisa Ling was eventually hired.
2002: Second Audition for The View Co-Host
In 2002, Rachel Campos competed in a week-long on-air try-out against Erin Hershey Presley and Elisabeth Hasselbeck for a co-host spot on The View.
November 2003: The View Co-Host Audition
In November 2003, after Lisa Ling's departure, Rachel Campos again auditioned for a co-host spot on The View against Erin Hershey Presley and Elisabeth Hasselbeck; eventually, Elisabeth Hasselbeck was hired.
2003: Starred in The Wedding Video
In 2003, Rachel Campos-Duffy starred in the film The Wedding Video, a Real World parody.
2008: Revealed Two Miscarriages
In 2008, Rachel Campos-Duffy revealed that she had suffered two miscarriages.
2008: Portrayal in Pedro
In 2008, Rachel Campos-Duffy was portrayed by Karolina Luna in Nick Oceano's film Pedro, dramatizing Pedro Zamora's life.
2011: Sean Duffy Became a 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's Congressional Run
In 2012, Rachel Campos' sister, Leah, a former CIA operations officer, ran for the U.S. Congress in Arizona.
July 2013: Another Audition for The View Co-Host
In July 2013, when Elisabeth Hasselbeck left The View, Rachel Campos tried out again for a co-host spot, but Jenny McCarthy was hired.
2013: Move to Wausau, Wisconsin
In 2013, Rachel Campos-Duffy and her husband Sean Duffy moved to Wausau, Wisconsin, so Sean would be closer to an airport for his weekly commute to Washington, D.C.
May 2016: Eight Children
As of May 2016, Rachel Campos-Duffy and Sean Duffy had eight children.
2016: Supported Scott Walker in the 2016 Republican primary for president
In 2016, Rachel Campos-Duffy publicly supported Scott Walker in the Republican primary for the 2016 presidential election.
June 21, 2018: Defense of Trump Administration's Immigration Policy
On June 21, 2018, Rachel Campos-Duffy defended the Trump administration's policy of separating immigrant families on Fox News' The Ingraham Angle, leading to criticism.
September 23, 2019: Sean Duffy's Resignation from Congress
On September 23, 2019, Sean Duffy resigned from Congress to focus on his family, due to their daughter's anticipated health complications.
May 2021: Hired as permanent co-host on Fox & Friends Weekend
In May 2021, Rachel Campos-Duffy was hired as a permanent co-host on Fox & Friends Weekend.
August 22, 2021: Criticism of President Biden and Dr. Jill Biden
On August 22, 2021, Rachel Campos-Duffy criticized President Joe Biden for the Taliban retaking Afghanistan and blamed First Lady Dr. Jill Biden for allowing her husband to run for president; this generated backlash.
March 14, 2022: Statement on 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.
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