Fox New Stars Marry in Star-Studded Wedding

Fox News stars Sean Hannity and Ainsley Earhardt are officially husband and wife after a glamorous Florida wedding that brought together some of the biggest names in conservative media and Republican politics, including several members of President Donald Trump’s inner circle.

But while the president helped kick off the festivities at his Mar-a-Lago estate, he was noticeably absent when the couple exchanged vows the following day.

Hannity, 64, and Earhardt, 50, married Saturday, October 24, at the historic Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea in Palm Beach, Florida. The picturesque location held special meaning for the couple, as it was the same church where Hannity proposed during Christmas in 2024.

The intimate ceremony brought together their children, relatives and longtime friends, with Earhardt walking down the aisle in an elegant white Oscar de la Renta gown. Hannity chose a white tuxedo jacket with black pants.

Their ministers officiated the service, which featured personal vows and Bible readings reflecting the couple’s shared Christian faith.

Following the ceremony, the newlyweds celebrated at Palm Beach’s exclusive Everglades Club, where a remarkable guest list blurred the lines between television celebrity and Washington political power.

Among those attending were Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his wife Casey, White House chief of staff Susie Wiles, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz, Sen. Tim Scott and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich.

Trump’s son Eric and daughter-in-law Lara were also in attendance, along with Karoline Leavitt and White House deputy chief of staff Dan Scavino.

The Fox News contingent was equally impressive. Laura Ingraham, Bret Baier, Dana Perino, Steve Doocy, Brian Kilmeade and Harris Faulkner were among the familiar television personalities celebrating the couple’s big day.

However, one of the most talked-about names connected to the wedding weekend was someone who didn’t attend the ceremony itself.

President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump joined Hannity and Earhardt for a private pre-wedding celebration at Mar-a-Lago on Friday evening, October 23, alongside other political heavyweights and television personalities.

The president’s absence from Saturday’s wedding was reportedly expected rather than a last-minute surprise. Hannity had previously explained that he wanted his longtime friend to be included in the festivities, prompting the couple to organize a separate celebration at Trump’s private club.

Hannity said he has known Trump personally for more than 30 years and confirmed that the couple paid fair market value to use Mar-a-Lago for the gathering.

The wedding marks a major milestone for a relationship the Fox News personalities kept largely out of the spotlight for years.

Their romance first became public in 2020, although the pair remained relatively private about their personal lives. Hannity eventually proposed during the Christmas season in 2024, and the couple announced their engagement that December.

Both television stars have experienced marriage and divorce before finding love together.

Hannity was previously married to journalist Jill Rhodes for more than two decades. The former couple, whose divorce was finalized in 2019, share two children, Patrick and Merri Kelly.

Earhardt was previously married to Kevin McKinney from 2005 to 2009 and later to former college football quarterback Will Proctor. She and Proctor, who divorced in 2019, share a daughter named Hayden.

Their new marriage also brings together two of Fox News’ most recognizable personalities. Hannity has been a fixture at the network since its 1996 launch, while Earhardt joined in 2007 and became a co-host of the popular morning program “Fox & Friends” in 2016.

Despite their high-profile careers and politically connected social circle, the couple emphasized that family and faith remained the most important parts of their wedding celebration.

“Our hearts are overflowing with love and gratitude as we begin this new chapter together as husband and wife,” they said in a joint statement released through Fox News.

For Hannity and Earhardt, the weekend brought their years-long romance full circle, transforming the church where they celebrated their engagement into the place where they officially began their marriage.