Jessica Tarlov’s Private Life Revealed: Inside Her Marriage to Brian McKenna and Their Beautiful Family

Jessica Tarlov is best known to audiences as a passionate political commentator and popular host on Fox News’ The Five, but off-camera, she’s kept her personal life largely out of the spotlight. Married since 2021 to hedge fund executive Brian McKenna, Tarlov has built a loving, private family life alongside her high-profile career.

From Neighbors to Newlyweds: Their Pandemic Love Story

Tarlov and McKenna’s romance blossomed during an unexpected time—the COVID-19 pandemic. As neighbors during lockdown, their friendship quickly turned into something deeper, and by early 2021, the pair knew they wanted to spend their lives together.

Tarlov announced her engagement to McKenna during a playful appearance on Fox Business Network’s Kennedy show on April 9, 2021. Just weeks later, they exchanged vows in a private ceremony. Fox News colleague Guy Benson congratulated the newlyweds on social media, posting a photo from their wedding day. Tarlov humorously replied, “Chief romance correspondent reporting for marriage duty 😉 Thank you, Guy!”

Welcoming Their Two Beautiful Daughters

Shortly after tying the knot, Tarlov and McKenna welcomed their first child, daughter Cleo Markie McKenna, on December 11, 2021. Jessica’s co-host, Dana Perino, joyfully announced the birth on air, noting humorously that Cleo was “the tallest baby born at Mount Sinai that day” and adding warmly, “Brian and Jessica, they’re certainly overjoyed.”

The couple’s family grew once again on April 11, 2024, when their second daughter, Teddy Tarlov McKenna, was born. Perino shared the news once more, sending heartfelt congratulations to Tarlov: “Enjoy your time with your baby. We can’t wait to meet her and then to have you back.”

Cherishing Family Moments Privately

Although Tarlov is a public figure, she and McKenna prefer to keep their family life low-key and private. On special occasions, however, Jessica shares sweet glimpses into their life at home. For Brian’s first Father’s Day in June 2022, Tarlov posted a heartfelt message along with a photo of baby Cleo, reflecting poignantly on the loss of her own father, Mark Tarlov, who had passed away in July 2021. “First Father’s Day for my incredible husband and my first without my Dad,” she wrote, emphasizing the emotional significance behind Cleo’s middle name, Markie.

In April 2024, Tarlov shared that she was enjoying maternity leave with humor and warmth, writing on X (formerly Twitter): “Cleo hasn’t even seen Home Alone…having a baby sister must just have her in the ‘oh no!’ mood! We’re thrilled to add Teddy to the crew ❤️ Will be on maternity leave for next few months so to the haters and the losers, enjoy the break! I know I will with my girls 😘.”

Finding Balance and Relaxation

Despite a busy career, Tarlov values downtime with family. She humorously admitted in an interview with Carry that her favorite relaxation method is watching TV—perhaps “way too much” according to her husband. “It’s the only way I can decompress,” she shared candidly.

Jessica Tarlov and Brian McKenna continue to navigate life’s ups and downs together, balancing demanding careers and cherished family moments. Their private yet deeply loving partnership remains a quiet anchor amid Jessica’s public-facing career, allowing them to savor the joys of parenthood away from the spotlight.