When you’re born to famous parents, growing up in the public spotlight is most often non-negotiable.You don’t really have to choose which details of your life are free to choose and which remain private.Such is the story of Merri Kelly Hannity.
Merri was born to political commentator and television hostSean Hannityand journalist,Jill Rhodes.The youngster learned the pitfalls of the media early on and with the help of his family stays as far away from the commentary as possible while focusing on building his career in sports as a tennis player.Here’s everything we know about Merri Kelly Hannity.
Merri Kelly Hannity – Bio
The budding tennis player and celebrity kid was born in 2002. The exact date of his birth is unknown.Merri’s love for the sport was sparked at a very young age and for most of her life she dragged it onto the court in hopes of one day enjoying a fully professional career.She is focused and mentally resilient.attributes that all of her coaches have admired in her for someone her age.
Although nothing is known about Merri Hannity’s years of growth or education, it is known that she was a crucial high school tennis player.In 2016, she also memorably represented the Cold Spring Harbor in Nassau while in 9th grade.Merri Kelly Hannity made it to the Nassau County singles title match where she defeated Oyster Bay representative Courtney Kowalsky 6-3, 1-6, 6-4 to win the title.
Family: parents and siblings
Through the union of her parents, Sean Hannity, and Jill Rhodes, Merri has one sibling, one brother, Sean Patrick Hannity.Sean is four years older than her.He was born on November 3, 1998. Like Merri, her brother also has a professional tennis career and started training even before she took the lead.
Merri’s father Sean had no sports experience growing up as he always had his sights set on a career in journalism.He began his career as a volunteer talk show host at the University of California, Santa Barbara in 1989. Sean would later hold positions at WVNN, WABC and WGST.He joined Fox in 1996 and co-hosted the live television showHannity & ColmeswithAlan Colmesuntil 2008.The TV star is best known for his nationally syndicated radio talk show,Sean Hannity’s show,and his cable news showHannity.
Merri Kelly Hannity’s mother, Jill Rhodes, also works in the same industry as her father.In fact, they both met in the line of duty.Jill earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Alabama.She also received training in theology and pastoral care at Liberty University.Prior to joining Sean and deciding to focus more on the home front, Jill Rhodes was a political columnist for the Huntsville Times.It was here that she met her future husband, who at the time was employed by WVNN in Huntsville.
All About Sean Hannity’s Daughter
1. Merri Kelly Hannity is not active on social media
As unusual as it may seem, the future tennis star has no social media presence – at least not under his real name.Whether this is a tactic to keep prying eyes of the media out of his life or if it’s a way to minimize distractions in his career is up for debate.
2. Merri’s father is a strong supporter of the Trump presidency
Her father, Sean has always been a conservative and has shown such since his days co-hostingHannity & Colmes.So perhaps it’s no surprise that the show’s host is a strong supporter of President Trump.He defends many of his policies and even talks to him directly on weekdays, every week.
3. Her father, Sean Hannity, is a college dropout.
Reportedly, Merrivaleur’s family net is valued at $80 million, largely thanks to Hannity’s work.However, the political commentator did not always have the money to do what he wanted.In fact, lack of financial means was the reason her father from Merri could never stay in school long enough to graduate.He briefly worked for two years at the University of Santa Barbara, New York University and Adelphi University.
4. She has a book dedicated to her
Merri Kelly Hannity’s father is also an author.In 2002, he published his first book,“Let Freedom Ring: Winning the Freedom War on Liberalism.”He dedicated the book to Merri, her brother, and her mother, Jill.
5. His mom doesn’t support Sean’s position with the president.
Sean has been a longtime supporter of Trump and his views since before he won the election.And it’s been good for business because it’s helped make his shows some of the most watched and listened to across the country.
While his mother is also conservative at heart, she opposes her husband’s support for Trump, mainly because she believes the president is misogynistic.However, she does not talk about her reservations in public.
