Age, Biography and Wiki
- Full Name: Lisa Kennedy Montgomery
- Date of Birth: September 8, 1972
- Age: 52 years old (as of June 6, 2025)
- Birthplace: Indianapolis, Indiana
- Nationality: American
Kennedy is best known for her sharp wit and ability to engage both pop culture and serious political discourse. She began her career as an alt-rock VJ on MTV's "Alternative Nation," which aired throughout the 1990s. Transitioning from music television to political commentary, Kennedy became a respected voice on Fox News Channel, guest hosting shows like Outnumbered and The Five. She has also hosted her own program, Kennedy, on the Fox Business Network from 2015 to 2023.
Kennedy is of Romanian and Scottish descent, raised in Lake Oswego, Oregon, by her mother alongside two brothers.
| Occupation | Business People |
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| Date of Birth | 8 September 1972 |
| Age | 53 Years |
| Birth Place | Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Virgo |
| Country | India |
Height, Weight & Measurements
Publicly available information about Kennedy's height, weight, and body measurements is not well documented. Kennedy has maintained a private approach to personal details unrelated to her professional achievements.
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Dating & Relationship Status
There are no widely reported details about Kennedy’s current dating or relationship status in mainstream media or her public profiles. She has kept her personal life largely out of the spotlight, focusing instead on her career and public commentary.
Kennedy and her two brothers were raised by her mother. She is of Romanian and Scottish descent. She attended Lakeridge High School. She attended Santa Monica College before transferring to the University of California, Los Angeles; she later completed a bachelor's degree in philosophy in 2005.
Kennedy is registered as unaffiliated. She is a supporter of same-sex marriage, and officiated at the wedding of fellow Fox contributor Guy Benson to husband Adam Wise. She also supports privatization of Social Security. She opposes the "war on drugs" and bureaucratic regulation.
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| Husband | Dave Lee (m. 2000-2017) |
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Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth (2025): $4 million
- Estimated Salary: While there is limited public disclosure of her exact salary, industry estimates for Fox News personalities in similar roles range widely. One recent general listing for a "Kennedy Fox News" position suggests around $57,499 per year, but this figure likely does not reflect her actual earnings as a well-known commentator. Kennedy’s true income is expected to be significantly higher due to her experience and prominence.
- Source of Wealth: Media career, TV hosting, radio, podcasting, and writing.
Career, Business and Investments
- Early Career: Began as a DJ and then MTV VJ, hosting "Alternative Nation".
- Television: Guest host on Outnumbered and The Five; host of Kennedy on Fox Business Network (2015–2023).
- Radio & Podcasting: Host of the podcast Kennedy Saves The World on Fox News Radio.
- Writing: Columnist for The Daily Mail.
- Notable Achievements: Recognized for bridging pop culture and political commentary, Kennedy’s adaptability has kept her relevant across decades and platforms.
There is no widely reported information about independent business ventures or investments outside of her media career.
Lisa Kennedy Montgomery (born September 8, 1972), referred to mononymously as Kennedy, is an American libertarian political commentator, radio personality, author, and former MTV VJ. She is a commentator on Fox News Channel, a primary guest host of Fox's Outnumbered and The Five, host of the podcast Kennedy Saves The World on Fox News Radio and a columnist for The Daily Mail. Kennedy was the host of MTV's now-defunct daily late-night alternative-rock program Alternative Nation throughout much of the 1990s. She hosted Kennedy on the Fox Business Network from 2015 to 2023.
Kennedy began her career as a VJ on MTV in 1992. She hosted Alternative Nation from 1992 to 1997. By 1995, she had become such a recognizable cultural figure that the sitcom Murphy Brown introduced a new character named McGovern, modeled after her.
Kennedy joined Fox Business Network as a contributor in 2012. She co-hosted The Independents, a current-events and political discussion show, from its debut on December 9, 2013. The show was cancelled in January 2015, but she continued as host of her own program, Kennedy. Kennedy was put on hiatus March 13, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On October 19, 2020, the program ended its seven-month hiatus. On May 31, 2023, Fox Business announced that it would be ending Kennedy after 8 years. She continues to serve as a regular guest/host on Fox News.
She is also a contributor to Reason.com and Reason.tv, and occasionally serves as guest host for Bill Carroll, John and Ken, and Tim Conway Jr. on KFI. She was a correspondent on the Fox Business talk show Stossel, and made occasional appearances as a panelist and guest host on Fox News' Red Eye. She makes appearances on other Fox talk shows, such as Outnumbered, The Five, and Gutfeld!.
Social Network
Kennedy maintains a presence on major social media platforms, including Twitter and Instagram, where she engages with followers on current events, politics, and personal insights. She actively promotes her podcast and media appearances through these channels.
Education
- High School: Lakeridge High School, Lake Oswego, Oregon.
- College: Santa Monica College; transferred to the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
- Degree: Bachelor’s degree in philosophy (completed in 2005).