Don Lemon is a renowned former television journalist from the United States, who gained widespread recognition for his outstanding work as a host on CNN, know his net worth and salary
Don Lemon worked for NBC and Fox affiliates before joining CNN in 2006, where he became a prominent presenter and won several awards.
Don Lemon net worth 2023, CNN salary, bio, age, family, education
He was born on March 1, 1966, and presently his age is 57.
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Don Lemon’s family and education
Don Lemon was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Lemon was born to Wilmon Lee Richardson and Katherine Marie (Bouligney). His father was a lawyer who successfully challenged the segregation of public transportation in Baton Rouge. Lemon attended Baker High School and later went to Louisiana State University and Brooklyn College, where he majored in broadcast journalism.
He worked for Fox and NBC affiliates in several cities after graduation.
Don Lemon career
Don Lemon started his journey as a news anchor on weekends for WBRC in Birmingham, Alabama, and subsequently worked for WCAU in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He worked as an anchor and investigative reporter for Fox affiliates in St. Louis and Chicago for several years before joining NBC News in New York City.
Lemon reported for Today, NBC Nightly News, and Weekend Today and programs on MSNBC. In 2003, he began working at NBC-owned-and-operated station WMAQ-TV in Chicago, where he won three Emmys for local reporting.
— Don Lemon (@donlemon) April 24, 2023
Lemon joined CNN in 2006 as a correspondent and anchor. He gained recognition for his outspoken views on cable news and advocacy for the African American community. He hosted various prime-time shows and CNN Tonight and also worked as a correspondent for CNN’s New Year’s Eve Live. In May 2021, he launched a podcast with Chris Cuomo called The Handoff, which focused on politics and personal topics.
Following Trump’s controversial comments about certain countries during an immigration meeting in January 2018, Lemon boldly said “The president of the United States is racist. A lot of us already knew that.”
Lemon also didn’t shy away from criticizing Trump’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and his divisive language about race and social issues.
In April 2023, CNN fired Lemon for undisclosed reasons. Some speculated that it was related to his controversial remarks and criticism of the network’s leadership, while others suggested it was due to declining ratings. Lemon has been honored with a regional Emmy Award thrice and an Edward R. Murrow Award.
Don Lemon’s net worth
Don Lemon is estimated to have a net worth of $12 million and he made $4 million per year at CNN.