Abby Phillip is an American news anchor, political reporter, and correspondent. Over the span of her reporting career, she has worked for various channels, including Politico, ABC News, and CNN. Presently, she anchors a live news program on CNN named CNN NewsNight. She is a very close friend and colleague of fellow CNN journalists Kaitlan Collins and Brooke Baldwin.
On Saturday morning, she gave her insights of the biggest political decisions of the week on CNN’s Table For Five. She has been married to a man of her dream and love of life, Marcus Richardson. In August 2021, she gave birth to her first child, a daughter named Naomi Angelina Richardson. She’s expecting another child, a baby boy possibly in October 2026.
Before Fame
While studying at Harvard, she wrote for the university student newspaper, The Harvard Crimson. She got her first reporter job at Politico, where she commenced her journey as a blogger and White House reporter.
After joining CNN in 2017, she covered Trump adminstration and ultimately became one of the channel’s dedicated reporters.
Early Life & Education
Abigail Daniella Phillip was born on November 25, 1988, in Alexandria, Virginia, United States, to a realtor named June Phillip and a teacher named Carlos Phillip. She has spent her childhood moving around different places before settling in Bowie, Maryland. Here, she was raised alongside her five siblings.
Phillip went to Bowie High School for her earlier education. She finished her bachelor’s degree in government from Harvard College in 2010.
Abby Phillip Wiki/Biography
| Real Name | Abigail Daniella Phillip |
| Nickname | Abby |
| Date of Birth | November 25, 1988 |
| Age | 37 years (as of 2026) |
| Birthplace | Alexandria, Virginia, United States |
| Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | Afro-Trinidadian |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Net Worth | $2 million (as of 2026) |
Physical Details
| Height | 5 feet 3 inches (160 cm or 1.6 m) |
| Weight | 57 kg (125 lbs) |
| Body Measurements | 34-23-34 |
| Body Shape | Hourglass |
| Body Build | Slim |
| Dress Size | 16 (US) |
| Shoe Size | 8 (US) |
Personal Life & Family
| Relationship Status | Married |
| Husband | Marcus Richardson (m. 2018) |
| Children | Naomi Angelina Richardson |
| Siblings | Five siblings |
| Father | Carlos Phillip |
| Mother | June Phillip |
Age, Height & Weight
Abby Phillip was born on November 25, 1988. As of 2026, she is 37 years old. She is 1.6 m tall and weighs approximately 125 lbs. Regarding her physique, she has body measurements of around 34-23-34 inches. She maintains a balanced lifestyle that is centered around quality sleep, exercise, and work.
Husband & Kids
In 2011, she met her husband, Marcus Richardson, for the first time at a mutual friend’s rooftop party in Washington, D.C.’s Chinatown. They didn’t had a clear conversation during this meeting. A month later, they met again at a party and exchanged numbers. They started dating and fell deeply in love with each other.
On May 26, 2018, Abby Phillip married Marcus Richardson at the Larz Anderson House in Washington, D.C. The couple are extremely happy together and have been more in love with each other than ever. She is a mother to a baby daughter, Naomi Angelina Richardson, and soon going to welcome a baby boy as well.
Net Worth
Abby Phillip is an American news anchor, politician, reporter, and journalist who has amassed a net worth of around $2 million, thanks to her lucrative career on-screen and live television. She makes well over $200k to $500k annually at CNN.
Some Hidden Facts About Abby Phillip
- Abby is an American national of Afro-Trinidadian descent.
- She celebrates her birthday every year on November 25th.
- Professionally, she is a famous CNN news anchor who anchors the CNN NewsNight program.
- She has worked at The Washington Post as a national political reporter.
- She served at different positions at various news channels.
- On Instagram, she has half a million followers.
- She primarily shares her journalism stories and lifestyle highlights shorts here.
- Regarding her personal life, she’s a mother to one daughter and soon going to become a mother of a baby boy as well.
- Currently, she resides in New York City with her family.
