Mika Brzezinski Net Worth

What is Mika Brzezinski's Net Worth and Salary?

Mika Brzezinski, the renowned American television host and journalist, has a net worth of $20 million. She is most famous for co-hosting MSNBC's 'Morning Joe' alongside Joe Scarborough. Before joining MSNBC, Mika worked for CBS News as a reporter, prominently covering the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks. Beyond media, Mika champions women's wage equality as a visiting fellow at the Harvard Institute of Politics and has authored three books. Her father, the late Zbigniew Brzezinski, was a political adviser to both LBJ and Jimmy Carter.

Early Life

Mika Emilie Leonia Brzezinski Scarborough was born on May 2, 1967, in New York City. Her mother was a Swiss-born Czech sculptor, and her father, Zbigniew Brzezinski, was a Polish-born foreign policy expert who served as National Security Adviser. The family moved to McLean, Virginia, when Mika's father was appointed National Security Adviser. Raised alongside her two brothers, Mika's upbringing was steeped in political environments and influence.

After high school, Mika attended Georgetown University before transferring to Williams College, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English in 1989.

Career

Starting her career in 1990 as an assistant at ABC's 'World News This Morning,' Mika's career trajectory took her through various news affiliate roles. By 1992, she was with a CBS affiliate in Hartford, quickly rising to become the weekday morning anchor by 1995. After joining CBS News in 1997, she gained national attention as a correspondent for 'Up to the Minute.'

Following a brief tenure at MSNBC, Mika returned to CBS in 2001, just before the September 11 attacks, becoming a key figure in CBS's reporting. However, she was later dismissed by CBS. In 2007, she returned to MSNBC and took on various roles, eventually becoming co-host of 'Morning Joe' upon Joe Scarborough's recommendation.

Over the years, Mika has been both a popular and controversial figure. Notably, she refused to report on what she deemed 'entertainment news,' like Paris Hilton's legal issues, famously attempting to burn a script about Hilton's release from jail. Her actions during the 2016 presidential campaign, including interviews with Donald Trump and comments about Bernie Sanders, drew significant attention. Mika's relationship with Trump has been contentious, with public insults exchanged between them.

Relationships

Mika's personal life has also been in the spotlight. Her first marriage in 1993 to reporter James Patrick Hoffer ended in 2016, with whom she shares two children. She later became engaged to Joe Scarborough in 2017, confirming long-standing speculation about their relationship. They married in 2018.

Salary

Mika Brzezinski's annual salary for her role on 'Morning Joe' is estimated to be $8 million.

Real Estate

In 2016, Mika purchased a $1.6 million mansion in Westchester County, New York, post-divorce. The 3,670-square-foot home includes four bedrooms and a 2-car attached garage. In 2017, she listed her Georgetown, D.C. condo for $985,000, a space she initially acquired in 2014 for her work convenience. Additionally, Mika listed her Bronxville home for $2.1 million, a property she and her ex-husband had purchased for $1.9 million in 2012.