Peter Doocy, White House correspondent for Fox News, has become a staple on the network along with his father, Steve Doocy, who is also the co-host of Fox & Friends. Peter began his career as a general assignment reporter on the channel back in 2009. Since then, he has covered all kinds of political topics.
Besides his successful career, Peter has been hitting some exciting milestones in his personal life. He got married to Hillary Vaughn in 2021. And after two years, the couple welcomed their first child. Here’s everything about Peter, his wife, and their newborn child.
Peter Doocy and Hillary Vaughn’s Professional Career
Peter, 35, is an American journalist, and currently serving as the correspondent of the White House. His professional career is well-celebrated. Throughout his career, he has covered several stories, including former Vice President Dick Cheney’s heart transplant surgery in March 2012, the flood in the Midwest in 2011, Hurricane Sandy in New York City, and the 2008 and 2012 presidential elections.
His wife, Hillary, 32, is a Fox Business Network correspondent. She has worked for Yahoo Finance, Fox News, FOX 32 in Chicago, Fox 13 in Tampa, Fox 2 in Detroit, Fox 5 in Washington DC, etc.
When Did Peter and Hillary Get Married?
The details of their romance remain unknown. Reportedly, the duo got married in 2021 in an intimate wedding ceremony that took place at the Palm Meadow Bluff Resort in South Carolina.
The wedding was attended by their close friends and family members. Peter’s dad, Steve, was also his best man and wrote a poem for the occasion. He even shared a post on his social media account and congratulated the couple on achieving this milestone.
“PETER DOOCY GOT MARRIED. Welcome to the Doocy family Hillary Vaughn! We are so happy for both of you. For any parent who proudly watches their kid’s wedding, you know exactly how Kathy and I feel. Please join the Doocys and congratulate @pdoocy and @hillary_vaughn as their adventure begins!”
He even announced the big news on Fox & Friends:
“Got kind of a family announcement. About a week ago, Peter Doocy got married.” He gave more details on the marriage celebration. As per him, only 18 people were in attendance at their marriage, including Peter’s sisters. He also stated that Peter’s wedding was delayed because of Covid-19. They had planned to get married in January 2021 but pushed back the date just like his sister Sally did.
The Couple Welcomed a Baby Girl This Year
In another milestone in their personal life, Peter and Hillary welcomed a baby girl. The news about the arrival of the baby girl. They named her Bridget Blake Doocy. Steve shared the good news on his show.
“I have been getting a lot of text messages from my friends, and they have said, ‘Hey Steve, where’s Peter? Where’s Hilary? I have got an announcement. I am not a grandpa’”.
He continued, “She is just adorable. We are really proud.”
The baby was born on the 1st of February, 2023, weighing eight pounds and one ounce.
According to fans, the wife was expecting after the husband posted a picture of Hilary’s sonogram to Instagram in September 2022. After the arrival of the baby, the happy parents posted a picture of their newborn child on Instagram. Hilary captioned,
“Welcome to the world, Bridget Blake Doocy!”
What are Peter Doocy and Hillary Vaughn’s Net Worth?
Peter Doocy has been working for Fox News for over a decade now. His successful career has earned him fame, a fan base, and an impressive amount of wealth. According to a confirmed source, Peter Doocy’s net worth extends to $2 million. His annual salary is $750k.
His father’s net worth is a whopping $11 million. On the other hand, Hilary has also been working with Fox for years and has a long history with the network. Per sources, Hilary’s net worth goes up to a total of $1 million.