Joy Reid Biography
A native of Brooklyn, New York, United States, Joy-Ann M. Lomena-Reid known professionally as Joy Reid, is an American cable television host, MSNBC national reporter, liberal political commentator, and author.
She was a host of the weekly MSNBC morning show, AM Joy, and in 2018, The New York Times said that “Ms. Reid, the daughter of immigrants, has appeared as a ‘heroine’ of the anti-Trump ‘resistance’. In 2019 she published the book, The Man Who Sold America: Trump and the Unraveling of the American Story. On July 9, 2020, MSNBC affirmed that Reid would host The ReidOut, a new Washington-based weeknight show in the 7 p.m. Eastern time slot left in March by Hardball host Chris Matthews’ retirement.
Joy Reid Age
Reid is 53 years old as of 2021, she was born on 8 December 1968, in Brooklyn, New York, United States. She celebrates her birthday on 8 December every year.
Joy Reid Height
Reid stands at a height of 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm) tall and weighs 55 kg or 121 Ibs.
Joy Reid Education
Reid is a graduate of Harvard University in 1991 where she majored in visual and environmental studies with a concentration in film. Reid is a 2003 Knight Center for Specialized Journalism fellow.
Joy Reid Parents
Reid was born and brought up by her parent in Brooklyn, New York City. Her mother was a college professor as well as a nutritionist from Guyana while her father was from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Her parents met in graduate school at the University of Iowa in Iowa City. Reid was raised Methodist and has one sister and one brother. She has a sister June Carryl who is a playwright, actress, and director, and a brother named Oren Lomena. More facts regarding her siblings will be updated once we get any related information on the same.
Joy Reid Husband
Reid is wedded to Jason Reid. The pair married in 1997. The duo met while she was hosting her program at MSNBC. Since 2005, she worked with Image Lab Films and was a senior editor at Discovery Channel. The couple is blessed with two sons and a daughter.
Joy Reid Salary
Reid earns an average annual salary of $2 Million.
Joy Reid Net Worth
Reid has an estimated net worth of $4 Million dollars.
Joy Reid Books
- Fracture: Barack Obama, the Clintons, and the Racial Divide 2015
- Fracture: Barack Obama, the Clintons, and the Democratic Divide 2015
- The Man Who Sold America: Trump and the Unraveling of the American Story 2019
Joy Reid MSNBC
Reid was the host of MSNBC’s “The Reid Report,” a daily program from February 2013 – February 2014 that offered Reid’s distinctive analysis and insight on the day’s news. Prior to that, Reid was the Managing Editor of theGrio.com, daily online news and opinion platform devoted to delivering stories and perspectives that reflect and affect African-American audiences. After the show was canceled Reid became an MSNBC national correspondent.
Joy Reid Podcast
Reid works one-on-one conversations with politicians as well as newsmakers while handling provoking political issues both inside and outside of the beltway. Reid, who is even a best-selling author as well as a public speaker, joined MSNBC in the year 2011.
Joy Reid AM Joy
She started hosting AM Joy, a political weekend-morning talk show on MSNBC. As of 2018, the show averages almost 1 million weekly viewers. She is likewise a regular substitute for other MSNBC hosts, including Chris Hayes and Rachel Maddow.
Joy Reid Sick
Reid mourned not only from Whooping Cough but from a blood clot in her brain. While presently, she thankfully is fully healed and pledged she’s fine and feeling all better. She voiced deep appreciation for her friends who filled in at the show, her medical team, and the AM Joy fans who lifted her up and made her feel loved and missed.
Joy Reid Blouse
She said on her Twitter, that for those who requested the blouse you can hit her up on her timeline or head over to her IG for a few pics and the name of the designer! And feel free to follow!!!