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Who is Jacqueline Dena Guber? Her Bio, Age, Net Worth 2022, Husband

Who is Jacqueline Dena Guber? Her Bio, Age, Net Worth 2022, Husband

Facts of Jacqueline Dena Guber

Full Name:Jacqueline Dena Guber
Birth Date:June 14, 1968
Age:55 years
Gender:Female
Country:United States
Horoscope:Gemini
HusbandScott Pontius
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBrown
Birth PlaceUnited Stated
StatusMarried
NationalityAmerican
EthnicityWhite
ReligionChristianity
FatherLee Guber
MotherBarbara Walters
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A celebrity family member Jacqueline Dena Guber is famous as the daughter of American television personality, Barbara Walters. Her mother is best known as the first female co-anchor of a network evening news program.

What is the Age of Jacqueline Dena Guber?

Born on 14 June 1968 somewhere in the United States of America, at the age of 54 according to her birth date. Her birth sign is Gemini. She is the adopted daughter of broadcast journalist Barbara Walters and theatre impresario Lee Guber. But her biological parents’ details are still a mystery. 

Both of them are highly successful in their respective fields. She is the single child of her parents. Jacqueline is American by her nationality and belongs to a white ethnical background. Similarly, she follows the Christianity religion. 

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Caption: Jacqueline Dena Guber with her mother in her childhood days
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As she grew up, the troubles were growing with it. During her teenage time, she was implicated in partying for years. Besides, she used to get involved in clubs. Also, she went to the New York nightclub Studio 54 which was a famous place for the supply of drugs.

In the year 1984, 15 years old Dena was considered herself a runaway child. This is because she had left her home during the time for getting away from all her problems. Her mom also couldn’t find her after so much struggle. Even she did not contact the police for avoiding making it worse for her. She has black eyes color and brown hair color with a white skin tone.

Jacqueline Dena Guber’s Mother Professional Career

Later in 1955, she wrote a book of ‘The Morning Show’ at CBS. After that, she joined Tex McCrary Inc. Then she joined NBC’s ‘The Today Show’’ in 1961. Ther she worked as a writer and researcher. Soon then she became the show’s regular ‘Today Girl’’. Moreover, she began developing and writing her reports and interviews. Also, she became the first female co-host of ‘The Today Show’ in 1974.

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Caption: Jacqueline Dena Guber’s Mother (Source: married biography)

Besides that, she conceived the idea for the talk show ‘The View’ along with Bill Geddie. The show has aired on ABC since August 1997. However, she took semi-retirement in 2004. Later on, she also continued to co-host ‘The View’. 

Achievements and Awards of Jacqueline Dena Guber

Furthermore, she has won Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Informational Series for The Barbara Walters Special since 1976. Also, she has won Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Talk Show Host for The View (1997).

Besides, she also received Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Host or Hostess in a Talk, Service or Variety Series for Today (1952).

 

Is Jacqueline Dena Guber still Married to Her Husband?

Yes, Jacqueline is a married woman. She is married to her husband Scott Pontius from the year 1995. The couple tied the knot in Washington State which was not much spread in media and public. 

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Caption: Jacqueline Dena Guber with her mother Source: (Pinterest)

Currently, they are living a blissful life together and there are no rumors of divorce or separation between them. Looking at them, it seems like this couple will last forever.

Her Parents Wedding

Her mother was in a relationship with Roy Cohn. But they later broke up. She was in many relationships such as Henry Kissinger, Alan Greenspan, and Edward Brooke (1974-separated 1977). Then she got married to Robert Henry Katz in 1955. But the marriage didn’t go well so they decided to annulled in 1957. After this, she again got married to Lee Guber in 1963. These marriages also didn’t last and they divorced in 1976.

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Caption: Jacqueline Dena Guber’s Parents (Source: Pinterest)

Finally, she married Merv Adelson in 1986. Still, the marriage didn’t go well and they got divorced in 1992. However, this couple again tied the knot in 1986 but sadly were again separated in 1992. From their marriages, the couple has a child namely, Jacqueline Dena Guber.

Net Worth of Jacqueline Dena Guber Mother as of 2022

Her mother Barbara owns an estimated net worth of around $170 million as of 2022. Likewise, she earned an average salary of $12 million per year in her career on the Forbes list of TV’s Top 20 Earners. Also, she made history as the first anchorperson to reach the $1 million annual salary mark. 

However, she nearly spent 60 years in the news business. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that she has that amount of net worth. On the other hand, Walters, who has one daughter, is heavily involved in philanthropy. She famously gifted her alma mater with $15 million. 

Professional Career of Jacqueline Dena Guber

  • However, Jacqueline Dena Guber came to the spotlight as the daughter of an American broadcast journalist Barbara Walters.
  • Jacqueline’s mother began her career by producing a 15-minute children’s program called ‘Ask the Camera’ in 1953. This was directed by Roone Arledge

FAQs of Jacqueline Dena Guber

Who is Jacqueline Dena Guber?

Guber is famous as the daughter of American television personality, Barbara Walters. Her mother is best known as the first female co-anchor of a network evening news program.

Where was Jacqueline Dena Guber born?

Born on 14 June 1968 somewhere in the United States of America.

Is Jacqueline Dena Guber adopted?

She is the adopted daughter of broadcast journalist Barbara Walters and theatre impresario Lee Guber.