Gillian Turner is a Fox News anchor and foreign policy correspondent. She works in Washington, D.C. She worked at the White House National Security Council before she joined TV news.
This guide shares her age, career, school, family, and more. We use Fox News and other trusted sources. When a fact is not confirmed, we say so.
Quick Facts
- Full name: Gillian Turner
- Job: Anchor and senior foreign policy correspondent, Fox News Channel
- Based in: Washington, D.C.
- Joined Fox News: 2014, as a contributor
- Birth date: September 6, 1982
- Age: 44
- Birthplace: Cape Town, South Africa
- College: Columbia University (B.A., cum laude)
- Husband: Alex Kramer (reported)
- Children: Reports say she has two
- Salary: Not shared by Fox News
- Net worth: Estimated at $1.5 million to $2 million
- Social media: Instagram and X
Who Is Gillian Turner?
Gillian Turner is an American TV news journalist. She works as an anchor and senior foreign policy correspondent at Fox News. She covers the U.S. State Department and world news.
Before news, she worked at the White House National Security Council under two presidents. This mix of government work and news reporting makes her stand out.
Reports say she was born in Cape Town, South Africa, on September 6, 1982. That makes her 44 in October 2026. Reports also say she grew up in South Africa and the Washington, D.C. area. Fox News does not share her birthday on its official page, and sites differ on some details, so treat these facts as reports.
Education and Academic Achievements
Gillian Turner earned a bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from Columbia University. She graduated cum laude, which means “with honor.”
She then earned a master’s degree in African security studies from the University of Cape Town. This degree taught her about war, peace, and safety in Africa. Her studies help her explain world news in a clear way.
Career in Government and National Security
Gillian Turner worked in government before she joined the news world. She served in both the Bush and Obama administrations.
She also worked at the U.S. Department of State, in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor. She worked in the Office of the Minority Leader in the U.S. House of Representatives too.
She worked at The Albright Group and at Jones Group International as well. At Jones Group International, she worked with former National Security Adviser Jim Jones.
Her Work at the National Security Council and White House
The National Security Council helps the president make choices about safety and world policy. Gillian Turner worked there under two presidents.
During the Bush years, she worked as a research assistant in the Office of the National Security Adviser. She won the National Security Council Outstanding Service Award, and she was one of its youngest winners.
During the Obama years, she served as acting director for legislative affairs at the council. In that job, she linked the White House and the U.S. House of Representatives. She worked on foreign policy and national security topics.
Gillian Turner’s Role at Fox News
Gillian Turner joined Fox News in 2014 as a contributor. She later became a full-time correspondent. Today, Fox News lists her as an anchor and senior foreign policy correspondent. She works from Washington, D.C.
Her Work as a News Correspondent and Anchor
She reports news and joins live broadcasts. She often fills in as an anchor on Fox News shows. She has filled in on Fox News Sunday, Special Report, America’s Newsroom, and America Reports.
On America Reports, she is a guest host. The regular co-anchors are John Roberts and Sandra Smith.
Her Foreign Policy and National Security Coverage
Gillian Turner covers international and domestic issues at the U.S. State Department. She reports on diplomacy, U.S. foreign policy, and national security news.
Her time at the White House helps her explain how policy works. Her background also helps her explain hard topics in a clear way.
Husband and Family Life
Reports say Gillian Turner’s husband is Alex Kramer. Reports describe him as a design leader and entrepreneur, and Briefly News shares more about him. Reports also say he co-founded Strika Entertainment, a kids’ media company.
Reports say the couple got engaged in 2016 and married in 2019. They have two children, according to reports. She keeps her children’s names and photos mostly private, and we respect that.
Official sources do not clearly confirm her parents or siblings.
Height
Fox News does not list Gillian Turner’s height. Many websites say she is about 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm). She has not confirmed this number.
Salary and Net Worth
Fox News does not share her salary. Websites guess different numbers, and none of them come from Fox News.
Most sites estimate her net worth at $1.5 million to $2 million. Her income comes from her work at Fox News, and her past jobs in government and private firms may add to it. All money numbers here are guesses, not proof.
Social Media
Gillian Turner shares work updates and some personal posts. Her posts are mostly about news and foreign policy. You can follow her on Instagram. She also posts on X, which was once Twitter.
Her Fox News profile lists her latest stories.
