Meet Jennifer Marie Brown, Jake Tapper’s Wife

Jennifer Marie Brown is the wife of Jake Tapper, a CNN journalist, author, and TV host. She is 46 years old and was born on May 11, 1977, and is a writer, advocacy consultant, and mentor to members of the Americorps. Even though she is very successful in her own rights, she is best known for her marriage to Tapper.

Who Is Jennifer Marie Brown?

Jennifer Marie Brown was born in Missouri, Kansas City, Kansas, the United States on May 11, 1977, to parents Thomas and Linda Brown. Her father was a businessman who ran a general merchandise store by the name US 1 Dollar in Lenexa, Kansas. Her mother worked with Southwest Airlines as a customer service supervisor at the Kansas City International Airport.

She was raised in Platte City, Missouri, where she attended elementary and high school. Following her graduation from high school, Marie proceeded to the University of Missouri in Kansas City.

Who Is Jennifer Marie Brown’s Husband?

Jennifer Marie’s husband is Jake Tapper. Tapper has worked for ABC News and CNN. He currently hosts his show— The Lead with Jake Tapper—on CNN and serves as the network’s Chief Washington Correspondent. Tapper’s dogged work has earned him multiple awards, including an Emmy Award and the Merriman Smith Memorial Award. Like his wife, Tapper is also a published author of several best-selling books such as The Hellfire Club, and The Outpost: An Untold Story of American Valor.

Tapper Met Jennifer Brown at a Bar 

Jennifer Brown met her husband in 2004 at the bar of Hotel Fort Des Moines where he was attending a party with his producer. At the time, Tapper was covering the Iowa caucuses for Good Morning Americain Des Moines. They had hit it off right away and proceeded to go on their first official date the very next day.

After their first date, Tapper and Jennifer proceeded to build a strong relationship over the next two years. During this time, they also got engaged. They eventually got married in 2006. They had a small ceremony that was officiated by Tapper’s sister inlaw Rabbi Laurie Hahn Tapper.

How Long Has Sge Been Jake Tapper’s Wife?

Since they officially got married in 2006, Jake Tapper and Jennifer Marie Brown have successfully built an enviable union and homefront free of scandals and controversies. Unlike her husband, who is often in the limelight, Jennifer Marie prefers to stay out of it. She keeps details of their lives well away from the media. Their union has lasted a record 17 years and counting.

What Does Jake Tapper’s Wife Do for a Living?

Career-wise, her earliest working history dates back to her days as a writer for a newspaper company. She worked there for four years until she got appointed as a regional field manager in the Washington D.C. office of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America. There, her work required her to recruit, educate and organize support systems for the organization’s employees.

She eventually changed roles and has since moved on to work as an advocacy consultant. Coupled with that, she volunteers for the AmeriCorps Reading Partners’ Program. There, she assists with the teaching and training of first and second-graders by coaching them to read.

Jennifer Marie Brown is Quite a Wordsmith

Jennifer Marie Brown is not only an author but a best-selling one. In 2009, Jennifer Marie went on to publish her first book; a novel titled Hate List, published by Little Brown Books. The book was a phenomenal success.

She has gone on to publish several other novels, including The Bitter End, Perfect Escape, Thousand Words, Torn Away, Dare You, Break Us, Say Something, and lots more. She intelligently blends for adults, children, and teens. In 2013, Jennifer Marie Brown began writing women’s fiction under the pen name Jennifer Scott. Some books in this genre include The Sister Season and The Accidental Book Club. Some of her children’s books include Traitors and Missy the Cruel.

Jennifer Marie’s Net Worth

Jennifer Marie Brown’s Net Worth is around $4 million, much of which has come from her professional advocacy career and royalties from books she authored over the years. $4 million may seem like much, but it quickly shrinks when compared to her husband’s over $12 million fortune. Jack Tapper receives $4 million annually as a salary, and it is well deserved. Tapper has covered top events like the inauguration of President Obama, which earned him an Emmy Award for Outstanding Live Coverage of a Current News Story.

Jennifer Marie’s Kids

As of this writing, Jennifer Marie Brown has been married to Jake Tapper since 2006. The two first met during the 2004 election when Jake Tapper was covering the Democratic primary caucuses in Des Moines, Iowa, for ABC News. The chemistry was almost instant, and they dated for two years until they tied the knot in a private wedding on September 3, 2006, in Kansas City; in Marie’s home state of Missouri. Together, they have two children— Alice and Jack.

Her Daughter, Alice, is a Published Author

Talk about a family of published authors. Alice’s picture book Raise Your Hand was published in March 2019. Based on the summary on Amazon, Alice talked about how she wanted to encourage more girls in her class to be bold about answering questions in school more often. She created a Girl Scout badge that participants could earn by being more confident in the classroom.

She wasn’t Jake Tapper’s first shot at Nuptial Bliss

Before meeting Jennifer Marie Brown, Jake Tapper had been in a relationship with the famous Monica Lewinsky. Yes! We’re not sure when or how they met. We know it was before Clinton.

Height and Body Measurements

Now in over forty, Jennifer Marie Brown still maintains a slim figure. She has light brown hair and blue eyes. She stands 4 feet 11 inches and weighs 60 kg.

FAQs About Jennifer Marie Brown

What does Jennifer Marie Brown do?

When Did Jennifer Marie Brown Marry Jake Tapper?

What religion is Jennifer Marie Brown?

Jennifer Marie Brown’s religion is unknown, but since her husband is Jewish, she is equally considered Jewish.

How Many Children Does Jennifer Marie Brown Have?

Jennifer Brown has two children with her husband, Jake Tapper; daughter Alice and son Jake. Her daughter Alice is a published author.

Is Jennifer Marie Brown an Author?

Yes! Jennifer Marie is a wordsmith and a best-selling author. She published her first book in 2009 and published several more since then.