In a rare and emotional interview, Fox News anchor Harris Faulkner opened up about her growing fears as her two teenage daughters, Bella (18) and Danika (15), approach critical life milestones. With Bella preparing to leave for college, Faulkner—known for her fierce professionalism on The Faulkner Focus and Outnumbered—got deeply personal, revealing what’s keeping her up at night as a mother in today’s America.

“I’m Worried About All of It”

Speaking candidly to Daily Mail, Faulkner shared that she’s deeply concerned about the cultural and political environment her daughters are entering—especially as biracial young women raised in a household of both Christian and Jewish faiths. Married to media consultant Tony Berlin since 2003, Faulkner acknowledged the complexities her daughters face in a polarized society.

“Am I more worried about them standing out for their hair texture and their skin color or their faith? I’m worried about all of it,” she confessed. “And not just for my kids.”

Her concern isn’t theoretical—it’s personal, timely, and deeply rooted in what she calls a growing intolerance toward differing views on race, religion, and identity. “As a person of color, and as a person who speaks boldly about faith, it’s very adjacent when people are hated for the way that they believe, and their position in society,” she said.

A Family of Faith—and Difference

Faulkner is a Baptist Christian; Berlin is Jewish. Their daughters, Bella and Danika, have grown up immersed in both traditions—something Faulkner believes is a strength, but also a potential target. With anti-Semitism and faith-based hostility on the rise, she’s urging more unity and protection for students of all backgrounds, especially Jewish kids heading to college.

“I really think it’s important for Jewish children on campuses to know that they have partners,” she said. “That the hate on the campus is a microcosm compared with the love that’s out there.”

College, Confidence, and Culture Wars

As Bella prepares to attend college this fall, Faulkner beams with pride at her daughter’s clarity and sense of purpose. “Bella knows who she is and she’s remarkably confident about for whom she’ll vote,” she said, hinting that her daughter is already politically engaged.

Bella plans to study early childhood education, with a special focus on supporting children with learning and emotional challenges. “She wants to help the ones who need extra love,” Faulkner said. But even with Bella’s drive and confidence, Faulkner admits that letting her go is tough.

“She’s ready,” the anchor says. “But am I? That’s another question.”

Defending Fairness in Sports—and Her Daughter’s Legacy

Faulkner also addressed another personal issue close to her heart: fairness in women’s sports. Her youngest daughter, Danika, recently completed eight years of elite-level gymnastics. As debates over transgender athletes continue to dominate headlines, Faulkner echoed sentiments expressed by Donald Trump and others, arguing that biological males should not compete against female athletes in certain sports.

“The sport would be very different if there were biological men who could compete against my daughter,” she said. “I want her to be safe. I want her to feel like her best accomplishments matter, and that the competition itself is fair.”

Her comments sparked strong reactions, especially among those who have followed the evolving legal and cultural discussions about gender and athletic eligibility. But for Faulkner, it’s not political—it’s maternal.

A Ratings Showdown with The View

While managing personal concerns, Faulkner is also excelling professionally. Her show, The Faulkner Focus, continues to perform impressively in the ratings—so much so that it recently beat ABC’s The View in a head-to-head viewer showdown.

The Faulkner Focus ended January with an average total viewership of 2,552,000, surpassing The View’s 2,508,000, in what many in the industry saw as a shocking upset.

Faulkner didn’t hesitate to contrast her style with that of The View, offering a pointed critique: “On The View, there is this sort of, ‘shout it, cuss it, do whatever you gotta do to get a little more attention around the hot topics,’” she said, throwing a subtle jab.

She also recalled a tense 2018 appearance in which The View co-host Sunny Hostin made what Faulkner described as “dicey remarks” and “came for her” on live TV. “I didn’t go there to be ambushed,” Faulkner said, still stung by the moment.

A Message to America: Faith, Family, and Fairness

As her family prepares to transition into a new phase—with one daughter stepping into adulthood and another wrapping up her competitive gymnastics career—Faulkner remains grounded by her core values: faith, fairness, and family.

She’s concerned about how race, religion, and gender are weaponized in today’s culture wars, especially for children and young adults. “The loudest voices on social media don’t represent the majority,” she said. “And I want my daughters to know that their values, their heritage, and their faith are strengths—not liabilities.”

A Personal Battle in a Public Spotlight

Harris Faulkner’s fears are not unlike those of millions of other parents—but her visibility, her platform, and her willingness to speak about them openly give her voice unique weight. From confronting media bias on-air to standing up for her daughters’ rights off-screen, she continues to walk a line that’s both personal and political.

“People ask me all the time if I’m afraid,” she said. “The answer is yes. But I believe in being afraid and doing it anyway.”

Final Thought: Not Just a News Anchor, But a Mom First

Harris Faulkner’s journey from news anchor to national voice for mothers, families, and faith is far from over. As she celebrates over a decade at Fox News and sees her daughters step into their own futures, one thing is clear: her role as a mother is—and always will be—her most important one.

Whether it’s on Outnumbered, The Faulkner Focus, or at home helping her girls navigate the world, Harris Faulkner isn’t just covering the headlines—she’s living them.