Quick Facts Chris Jansing

  • NameChris Jansing
  • Birth NameChristine Ann Kapostasy-Jansing
  • Nick Name"Chris"
  • FatherJoseph Kapostasy
  • MotherTilly Kapostasy
  • NationalityAmerican
  • EthnicityWhite
  • ProfessionCorrespondent
  • Working ForMSNBC, NBC
  • Net Worth$12 million
  • Hair ColorBrown Dark
  • MarriedYes
  • Married toRobert Jansing
  • EducationOtterbein University
  • AwardsEmmy Award
  • Birth Year1957
  • Birth month01
  • Birth PlaceFairport Harbor, Ohio, United States
  • Body Measurements‎36-28-38 inches
  • Breast Size36
  • Waist Size28
  • Hip Size38

Chris Jansing is an American television news correspondent who currently works for NBC News as a senior national correspondent. Jansing was previously married to her boyfriend Robert Jansing. 

But the Jansing subsequently divorced from her husband Robert Jansing. She won an Emmy Award for her coverage of the 1996 Olympic Park bombing at the Olympic Games in Atlanta.

Chris Jansing Early life and Education

Chris Jansing was born on 30th January 1957, in Fairport Harbor, Ohio, United States. She is the youngest child among 12 children of Joseph Kapostasy and Tilly Kapostasy. Jansing belongs to an American nationality. 

Jansing graduated from Otterbein College in 1978, with Bachelor of Arts degree. Initially, Jansing chose a political science major but later switched majors to broadcast journalism. 

Chris Jansing Career

Chris Jansing worked for Columbus, Ohio as an intern after her college. She later began working at radio station WIPS in Ticonderoga, New York.

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Jansing even won an Emmy Award for her coverage of the 1996 Olympic Park bombing at the Olympic Games in Atlanta. Jansing currently works as a senior national correspondent for NBC News. 

Chris Jansing Married life and Divorce

Chris Jansing is a divorced woman. Jansing was previously married to Robert Jansing. The duo dated for few years before getting married. Jansing married her boyfriend in 1982. Her husband was a chemist who ran an analytical chemistry laboratory.

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After moving to NBC, Jansing began using her married name “Chris Jansing” because she mentioned that it was easier for viewers to pronounce. But the things didn’t go well in between the couple, so the pair ended their relationship with a divorce. 

However, none of them have mentioned their exact date as well as the exact reason for their divorce. But even after her divorce, Jansing continued using her name as “Chris Jansing” professionally. Although Jansing and Robert were married, they didn’t have any children from their relationship.

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Besides this, Jansing hasn’t been in any other relationships and affairs. Since her divorce, Jansing is still single and is happily enjoying her life. Jansing is focusing on her career rather than being involved in any other personal kinds of stuff. 

Chris Jansing Age and Height

The gorgeous and renowned personality, Chris Jansing aged 61, stands the perfect height of 5 feet 6 inches which is 1.68 m tall. Similarly, she has the body measurement of ‎36-28-38 inches. 

Chris Jansing Net worth

Currently, Chris Jansing has an estimated net worth of $8 million. The average annual salary of NBC journalists is around $300K- $1 million.  So Jansing might also have the salary in the same range. 

Jansing is actively working in the journalism field and looking at her hard work, Jansing’s net worth is sure to be increased in upcoming days. Jansing is active in social media like Twitter and Facebook. 

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