It is well-known that Jesse Watters, a prominent figure at Fox News, has significantly advanced since his appearances on The O’Reilly Factor, where he occasionally featured in the man-on-the-street segment titled “Watters’ World.”
This segment, which debuted in 2004, gained immense popularity, leading the network to develop it into a standalone weekly series in 2017. Later that same year, he became a co-host of The Five, one of Fox News’ most viewed programs.
By 2022, Jesse returned to the highly sought-after 8 p.m. time slot, but this time as the host of his own show, Jesse Watters Primetime, succeeding Tucker Carlson, who had taken over from Bill O’Reilly.
Throughout his career, Jesse has authored a book, How I Saved the World (2021), and has encountered numerous controversies. He has also experienced a divorce and expanded his family. Here are some key details to note.
Jesse Watters is a father of four. He met his first wife, Noelle Inguagiato, in 2002 while both were employed at Fox News. Noelle, who worked in the wardrobe department, eventually hosted a web series for Fox News called iMag in 2005.
The couple married in 2009, and two years later, they welcomed twin daughters, Sophie and Ellie, in November 2011. Noelle departed from Fox News that same year to concentrate on her career in design and style.
However, in 2018, Noelle filed for divorce amid allegations that Jesse was involved in a relationship with Emma DiGiovine, a then-25-year-old colleague who served as an associate producer on Watters’ World. Reports indicate that Jesse and Emma disclosed their relationship to HR, resulting in Emma’s transfer to The Ingraham Angle. She reportedly left Fox News in 2018.
Jesse married Emma in December 2019, shortly after his divorce was finalized. Together, they welcomed a son, Jesse Jr., in April 2021, followed by a daughter, Georgina, in April 2023.
According to the images shared by Jesse and Emma on their individual Instagram accounts, it appears that all four children have a strong bond. The photos and videos depict Jesse’s older children enjoying time with his younger ones, while he and Emma share smiles alongside them.
Jesse Watters has expressed his thoughts on the values he aims to impart to his children. In a podcast interview in 2021, when asked about the principles he wishes to instill, he highlighted “respect” and “hard work.” Jesse reflected on how his parents taught him to respect everyone, regardless of their social standing, and to maintain good manners. He emphasized that he is passing these lessons on to his children. Additionally, he expressed his hope that his children would “explore what they enjoy in life” and pursue those interests diligently. He stated, “I believe their lives will turn out well if they follow that.”