Early Life and Education of Sean Hannity: A Complete Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 17, 2025

An overview of the childhood and early education of Sean Hannity, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

Sean Hannity is a prominent American conservative media personality. He is known for hosting "The Sean Hannity Show," a nationally syndicated radio program, and a political commentary show on Fox News since 2009. Earlier in his career at Fox News, he co-hosted "Hannity & Colmes" with Alan Colmes from 1996 to 2009, which was a debate-style show. His work generally reflects a conservative viewpoint on political and social issues. He is also an author.

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

December 30, 1961: Sean Hannity Born

On December 30, 1961, Sean Patrick Hannity, the American conservative television presenter, broadcaster, and writer, was born.

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1982: Started a house-painting business

In 1982, Sean Hannity started a house-painting business.

1991: Meeting Jill Rhodes

In 1991, Sean Hannity met Jill Rhodes while working at WVNN in Huntsville, Alabama, where she was a political columnist for the Huntsville Times.

1993: Marriage to Jill Rhodes

In 1993, Sean Hannity married Jill Rhodes.

1998: Birth of Son, Patrick

In 1998, Sean Hannity's son, Patrick, was born.

2001: Birth of Daughter, Merri

In 2001, Sean Hannity's daughter, Merri, was born.

2014: Weapon ownership and martial arts training

In 2014, Sean Hannity mentioned that he has carried a weapon for over half his adult life. He also mentioned that he has a brown belt in martial arts and trains in the sport four days a week.

April 2018: Owned Residential Properties

As of April 2018, Sean Hannity owned at least 877 residential properties, bought for nearly $89 million.

August 2019: Appearance at Trump National Golf Course Wedding

In August 2019, Sean Hannity and Ainsley Earhardt attended a wedding together as guests at Trump National Golf Course in Colts Neck, New Jersey.

2019: Hannity leaves the Catholic Church

In 2019, Sean Hannity left the Catholic Church, citing "too much institutionalized corruption." He has stated that his Christian faith has grown stronger as he has aged and that he desires God in his life.

June 2020: Divorce Announcement

In June 2020, Sean Hannity and Jill Rhodes announced they had divorced the previous year but had separated years prior.

April 2021: Purchase of House Near Mar-a-Lago

In April 2021, Sean Hannity purchased a $5.3 million house near Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence.

2024: Move to Florida

In 2024, Sean Hannity announced his move from Long Island, New York, to Florida and that he would be broadcasting The Sean Hannity Show and Hannity from his new home permanently.

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