Julie Banderas Bio
Julie Banderas is an American television news anchor working for Fox News. Previously, she hosted Fox Report Weekend before moving to a weekday anchor role. Currently she serves as a primary weekday fill-in anchor on programs such as America’s Newsroom, The Faulkner Focus, and Outnumbered. Additionally she is also a regular guest host on The Big Weekend Show and a frequent guest on Gutfeld!.
Banderas joined Fox News in March 2005 as a general-assignment reporter. In 2008, she replaced Laurie Dhue as the anchor for Fox Report Weekend. In addition, in 2010, she took maternity leave with Harris Faulkner assuming her responsibilities. Later she returned to Fox News from leave near the end of 2010 and was reassigned to the position of general news correspondent.
Moreover, in June 2006, she gained international media attention for an on-air clash with Shirley Phelps-Roper, former spokeswoman for the Westboro Baptist Church, about which she later stated, “These people should be arrested, and I understand the right to protest, but when you disgrace not only our fallen soldiers, but when you disgrace innocent young children, I swear. Lock ’em up. Throw away the key. Give ’em the death penalty. I think it’s disgusting.”
Banderas began her career at WLVI-TV in Boston. She went on to serve as a local news anchorwoman for WHSV-TV in Harrisonburg, Virginia; WBRE-TV in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania; WFSB-TV in Hartford, Connecticut and WNYW in New York City.
Julie Banderas Age
Banderas is 49 years old as of 2022. She was born on September 25, 1973 in United States of America. In addition, Banderas celebrates her birthday on Libra.
Julie Banderas Height
Banderas stands tall at an average height of 5 feet and 5 inches or 165 cm (1.65 m) and has a moderate weight. In addition, Julie has an attractive complexion with dark brown and blonde hair.
Julie Banderas Family
Banderas was born in the United States of America. She is the daughter of Fabiola R. and Howard Dexter Bidwell (1930–2010). Additionally, Julie’s mother is an immigrant from Colombia; her father was a Navy veteran and civil engineer who started a company called Consolidated Precast, Inc. Moreover, Banderas has a sister and four half siblings from her father’s first marriage.
Julie Banderas Education
After high school Banderas went on and attended Emerson College where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree.
Julie Banderas Husband
In December 2022, Banderas announced on her Twitter account that she and Sansone had separated. On February 9, 2023, Banderas announced on Fox’s Gutfeld! that she was getting a divorce. Banderas got married to Sansone on August 29, 2009 at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church.
Moreover, Banderas’ former husband Andrew J. Sansone is a member of the board of directors of Habitat for Humanity and founding president of both Old Rock Media and Big Apple Channel. He proposed marriage to Banderas with a message-in-a-bottle that he pretended to discover on the beach while clam digging on Long Island Sound. She announced their engagement during an episode of America’s Election Headquarters on September 21, 2008.
Julie Banderas Salary
Banderas earns an annual salary ranging between $70,000 – $600,000 from her current position as the news anchor at Fox News.
Julie Banderas Net worth
Banderas has an estimated net worth of $12 million as of 2023. Her main source of income is her successful career as a journalist.