Kelly, a graduate of Albany Law School with an undergraduate degree in political science from Syracuse University, is an attorney who practiced as a litigator with Jones Day in New York City, Chicago and Washington, D.C. before leaving to pursue journalism. She joined Fox News in 2004.

Previously known as Megyn Kendall (changed due to divorce), she is currently a co-host of America`s Newsroom, alongside Bill Hemmer, broadcast live at the network`s New York studios.

Previously known as Megyn Kendall (changed due to divorce), she is currently a co-host of America`s Newsroom, alongside Bill Hemmer, broadcast live at the network`s New York studios.

Kelly, a graduate of Albany Law School with an undergraduate degree in political science from Syracuse University, is an attorney who practiced as a litigator with Jones Day in New York City, Chicago and Washington, D.C. before leaving to pursue journalism. She joined Fox News in 2004.

Kelly contributed legal segments for Special Report with Brit Hume and hosted her own legal segment, "Kelly`s Court," during Weekend Live. She frequently appears on the The O`Reilly Factor and occasionally fills in for Greta van Susteren on On the Record. Most of her reporting focused on legal or political matters. She also occasionally anchored programs as a substitute anchor during weekends.

On March 1, 2008, she married Douglas Brunt, at Oheka Castle, in Huntington, NY. Her first marriage ended in divorce in 2006.
“We’ve been incredibly fortunate to develop two valuable assets in Bill Hemmer and Megyn Kelly — dividing their journalistic expertise across our daytime lineup will only serve to broaden our strength as a network,” Michael Clemente, senior vice president of news editorial, said in a statement.

Kelly’s new show will air from 10 a.m. to noon PST, replacing “The Live Desk,” which had been anchored by MacCallum and Trace Gallagher. (Gallagher will continue serving as a reporter and anchor across the network’s programming.) Kelly, a former litigator, will keep doing her legal segment, “Kelly’s Court,” in her new program, and continue her regular guest appearances on “The O’Reilly Factor” every Thursday for “The Kelly File.”

“Although I will miss starting my mornings with Bill, I’m thrilled to embark on this new opportunity and look forward to delivering the news during what is shaping up to be one of the most historic news periods of our time,” she said.

Before joining Fox News Channel, Kelly served as a general assignment reporter for ABC News affiliate WJLA-TV in Washington. During her tenure at WJLA, Kelly covered national and local stories of interest, including the 2004 presidential race and the D.C. sniper cases.

Prior to her anchor role, Kelly served as a general assignment reporter for FNC based in Washington, where she provided live coverage of the confirmation hearings for U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. and Chief Justice John Roberts. She also reported on the retirement of Justice Sandra Day O'Connor and the death of Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist, as well as the indictments of Scooter Libby and Tom DeLay.

Kelly contributed legal segments for Special Report with Brit Hume and hosted her own legal segment, "Kelly's Court," during Weekend Live. She frequently appears on The O'Reilly Factor and occasionally fills in for Greta Van Susteren on On the Record. Most of Kelly's reporting focused on legal or political matters. She also occasionally anchored programs as a substitute anchor during weekends.
Her first marriage ended in divorce in 2006.

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