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Jessica Dean Biography

Jessica Dean is an American journalist serving as an anchor and reporter. She currently serves as a CNN correspondent in Washington. She serves as a reporter, anchor, and journalist. Dean is famous for her coverage of Pope Francis’s visit to the United States of America in 2015. She anchored the visit live from Rome and Philadelphia.

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Dean’s career began after she graduated from college. She began her career in the media as a general reporter for KNWA-TV in Fort Smith, Arkansas,  Dean covered Arkansas politics and the state legislature while working as an anchor and reporter in Little Rock. She joined CBS in August 2008, two years later, as a weekday evening anchor. Dean is well-known for her coverage of Pope Francis’ 2015 visit to the United States of America. She hosted the live broadcast from Rome and Philadelphia.

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Dean worked as a co-anchor of the weekday evening newscasts at KYW-TV in Philadelphia before joining CNN. She was a panelist for the New Jersey Gubernatorial Debate in 2017. She also reported live from the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland, the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, election night from Hillary Clinton’s New York City headquarters, and President Donald Trump’s inauguration in Washington, D.C. Dean also covered the Biden transition, reporting extensively from the headquarters in Wilmington, Delaware.

Jessica was officially named a new CBS staff member in September 2013. During her time there, she became a regular co-anchor on Eyewitness News with Chris May. The star also appeared in a number of other shows. The Talk, which she co-hosted with Julie Chen, Sharon Osbourne, Sheryl Underwood, Aisha Tyler, and Sara Gilbert, was one of her most notable CBS appearances. This role helped her establish herself as one of the most successful news anchors, correspondents, and television show hosts. She resigned from CBS in September 2018. In October 2018, she made her CNN debut a month later. She began as the General Assignment Reporter. She is also a CNN Washington Correspondent.

Jessica Dean Age

She was born on August 22, 1985, in Rock Arkansas, United States. She is 39 years old as of 2024. Her birthday is annually celebrated on the 22nd of August.

Jessica Dean Education

Dean attended Southern California’s Annenberg School for Communication and graduated with a degree in broadcast journalism and art from the University of California.

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Jessica Dean Nationality and Ethnicity

Jessica belongs to the white ethnicity/heritage. She was born and raised in Rock Arkansas, United States. She holds American nationality and citizenship by birth.

Jessica Dean Height and Measurements

The beauty journalist stands at a height of 5 feet 4 inches and weighs 55kg. More information about her body measurements will be updated once availed publicly.

Jessica Dean Family | Parents | Father

On August 22, 1985, the news reporter was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, to a hunting family. Rachael Dean-Wilson, her sister, is her only sibling. Apparently, the well-known journalist has not made any information about her parents and, including their names, ages, and occupations. Our staff is currently reviewing this material, and we will provide the facts as soon as they become available from our reliable sources.

Jessica Dean Husband | Spouse

Dean is married to her long-term lover and love of her life, Blake Spencer Rutherford. Blake is a business and communication specialist. He works in the Government and Regulatory Practice of Cozen O’Connor. He is especially concerned with issues of law, policy, communication, and politics. Blake Rutherford married Jessica Dean on October 24th, 2009. As of 2021, the couple has been married for about 12 years.

Jessica Dean Wedding

Jessica got married to Blake Rutherford on October 24th, 2009 in a lovely wedding at Baywood 32267 Clubhouse Way, Millsboro, DE, 19966, United States.

Jessica Dean Salary

Jessica has an estimated salary ranging from $65,000 – $150,000 per year.

Jessica Dean Net Worth

Dean has an estimated net worth of $1 million.