History of Shannon Bream in Timeline

Shannon Bream is an American journalist, attorney, and television host. She currently hosts Fox News Sunday and serves as the chief legal correspondent for Fox News. She took over hosting duties for Fox News Sunday in 2022. Bream is a prominent figure in news and media, known for her legal background and on-air presence.

December 23, 1970: Shannon Bream Born

Shannon Bream was born on December 23, 1970.

1990: Won Miss Virginia

In 1990, Shannon Bream won the title of Miss Virginia while attending Liberty University.

1991: Miss America 1991 contestant

In 1991, Shannon Bream was a contestant in the Miss America pageant.

1991: Participated in Miss America 1991

Shannon Bream participated in the Miss America 1991 pageant and finished in the top 10. She also won a scholarship award.

1993: Graduated from Liberty University

In 1993, Shannon Bream graduated from Liberty University with a business management degree magna cum laude.

1995: Miss USA 1995 contestant

In 1995, Shannon Bream was a contestant in the Miss USA pageant.

1995: Won Miss Florida USA pageant

In 1995, Shannon Bream won the Miss Florida USA pageant and placed fourth in the Miss USA pageant.

1996: Began career as a lawyer

In 1996, after graduating from law school, Shannon Bream began her career as a lawyer in Tampa, Florida, specializing in race discrimination and sexual harassment.

2001: Joined WBTV

In 2001, Shannon Bream transitioned to television journalism and became the evening and late-night news reporter for WBTV in Charlotte, North Carolina.

2004: Joined WRC-TV

In 2004, Shannon Bream joined WRC-TV, the NBC affiliate in Washington D.C., as a weekend anchor and covered general assignments.

2006: Mother Linda Evans passed away

In 2006, Shannon Bream's mother, Linda (née Evans), passed away.

November 2007: Joined Fox News

In November 2007, Shannon Bream joined Fox News, based in the network's Washington, D.C. bureau, after submitting audition tapes with Brit Hume's encouragement.

2013: Father Clarence Edward DePuy Jr. passed away

In 2013, Shannon Bream's father, Clarence Edward DePuy Jr., passed away.

August 11, 2022: Announcement as new Fox News Sunday anchor

On August 11, 2022, it was announced that Shannon Bream would replace Chris Wallace as the new anchor of Fox News Sunday, starting September 11, 2022.