American broadcaster, Jim Acosta is well-known for his vocal about politics and journalistic media. It's never a problem for him to speak his mind, even if it means calling Fox News a "baseless" news source.
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Is Jim Acosta Still Married?
Jim Acosta isn't still a married man but is loving the single life. He became a private person after his divorce and information related to his personal life hard to find. Previously, Acosta tied the wedding knot to his longtime partner Sharon Mobley Stow. They exchanged wedding vows in the year 1994, held at Wye of Carmichel United Methodist Church, Queenstown, Maryland.
After their marriage, they went to the Greek Islands for their honeymoon. Jim and Sharon bought a three-bedroom house for $660,000 in Maryland, before deciding to have children. Unfortunately, Jim's married life ended with his wife Sharon after they couldn't maintain their relationship. At present, Acosta is living a happy single life.
Love Story of Jim Acosta
Jim Acosta met his former wife, Sharon while they were studying in college. The duo was college mates who then went to the same university. Jim & Sharon were friends and eventually fell in love. Then, they began dating each other.
The couple's romantic relationship turned into marriage. Also, they became parents of kids as well. Unoftualey, Acosta and his wife Stow couldn't maintain their married life and get divorced.
When Jim Acosta Got Divorce?
Acosta and his wife Sharon happily married life ended after 24 years. In early 2017, they separated then followed by their filing for a divorce. Jim and his wife Sharon divorce was finalized at Charles County District Court, Maryland in July 2017.
Jim and Sharon's divorce was finalized without mentioning the reason in public. Everyone who knew them and the public was shocked by their divorce.
Jim Acosta Kids
Jim Acosta is the father of three kids (two girls and one boy), shared with his ex-wife Stow. He is the parents of Hartley Acosta (daughter) and a son Peter Acosta.
However, details of his 3rd child, a daughter's identity kept private. Jim shared a lovely bond with his 3 children.
Who is Jim Acosta Ex-Wife?
Jim Acosta's ex-wife Sharon Mobley Stow is an American nurse, born on 26th December 1970. She was born and raised in Severna Park, Maryland, USA. Sharon Mobley is the daughter of Kent W Stow (father) and mother Joy Jonson. Having American nationality, Sharon is of white ethnicity.
She grew up with her 2 siblings Michelle Marie Stow (sister) and Steven Stow (brother). Sharon went to James Madison University located in Virginia, USA. Then she graduated with a bachelor's degree and extensive experience in the medical field.
Jim Acosta Net Worth and Salary
Jim Acosta earned an estimated net worth of $4 Million as per reports. Out of his working career, he has earned hefty sum of money, working as a journalist.
Acosta earned an annual salary of $700,000 out of his professional career. Over the past few years, his net worth has increased by 25% and is expected to increase by 40%.
Who is Jim Acosta?
Jim Acosta is an American journalist and the chief domestic correspondent for CNN, born April 17, 1971 in Washington, D.C. During the Cuban Missile Crisis, his father fled to the U.S. from Santa Maria del Rosario. When he migrated to Miami, he was only 11 years old. Later, he settled down in Virginia and raised his own family, including his siblings sister Angie Acosta. He graduated from James Madison University in mass communication and political science in the year1993.
He joined WMAL-AM radio after earning his bachelor's degree. As a reporter for WBIR-TV and substitute anchor in 1995, he transitioned to television. In 2000, he joined CBS-owned KTVT-TV as a reporter before joining WBBM-TV as a reporter. During the Trump administration, Acosta served as the network's chief White House correspondent, and his clashes with President Donald Trump at press briefings gained him national attention. Additionally, he served as CNN's senior White House correspondent during the Obama administration. Jim Acosta stands at the height of 5 feet 9 inches or 1.75 m tall.