Claire Shipman is an American television journalist and the former senior national correspondent for ABC’s Good Morning America.

Claire Shipman Wiki/Bio
Real Name | Claire Shipman |
Nickname | Claire Shipman |
Profession | Journalist and former senior national correspondent |
Date of Birth | 4 October 1962 |
Age | 63 years, as of 2025 |
Birth Place | Washington, D.C. United States |
Nationality | American |
Hometown | Washington, D.C. United States |
Gender | Female |
Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Ethnicity | White |
Religion | Christian |
Social Media | Instagram X (Twitter) |
Education Qualification
School | Worthington High School, Worthington, Ohio |
College | Columbia College of Columbia University Columbia’s School of International and Public Affairs |
Education Qualification | Degree in Russian Studies Master of International Affairs |
Claire Shipman Age
Journalist Claire Shipman was born on 4 October 1962 in Washington, D.C. United States. She is 63 years old as of 2025, and her zodiac sign is Libra.

Claire Shipman Relationships
Marital Status | Married |
Affairs/Boyfriend | Not known |
Spouse/Husband | Steve Hurst (1991 to 1996) Jay Carney (1998 to present) |
Children | 2- A son and a daughter |
Claire Shipman Family
Father’s Name | Morgan Enlow Shipman |
Mother’s Name | Christie Shipman |
Brother’s Name | Update soon |
Sister’s Name | Update soon |
Career
Debut | After education she began her career in Journalism at CNN. |
Awards | 1990 – Alfred I DuPont-Columbia University Award 1990 – Emmy Award 1991 – Peabody Award 1993 – Defender of a Free Russia Medal |
Claire Shipman Height And Weight
Height (approx) | In centimeters – 175cm In meters – 1.75 m In feet & inches – 5’ 7” |
Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 57 kg In pounds – 130 lbs |
Eye Colour | Brown |
Hair Colour | Brown |
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Claire Shipman Net Worth
Net Worth (approx) | $5 million (As of 2025) |
Annual Income (approx) | Under review |
Salary (approx) | Under review |
Income Source | Journalism, social media, investment, etc. |

Some Lesser Facts About Claire Shipman
- Claire Shipman was born and raised in Washington, D.C., to Christie and Morgan Shipman.
- Her father was a professor of Law at the Ohio State University, Moritz College of Law.
- She graduated from Worthington High School in Worthington, Ohio, in 1980.
- In 1986, she earned a degree from Columbia College of Columbia University in Russian Studies.
- In 1994, she also earned a Master of International Affairs from Columbia’s School of International and Public Affairs.
- She began her career as a journalist at CNN, where she covered the White House, and spent five years at CNN.
- She worked at NBC from 1997 to 2001 and covered the White House during the Clinton Administration.
- Shipman joined ABC News in 2001, reporting on politics, international affairs, and social issues.
- In March 2025, she succeeded Katrina Armstrong as the acting president of Columbia University.
- In 1990, she received an Alfred I DuPont-Columbia University Award and an Emmy for her reporting on the Tiananmen Square protests.
- In 1993, she earned the medal “Defender of a Free Russia” from Russian President Boris Yeltsin for her work during this period.
- She was married to former CNN Moscow bureau chief Steve Hurst from 1991 to 1996.
- In 1998, she married Jay Carney, who was White House Press Secretary from 2011 to 2014.
FAQ:
How old is Claire Shipman?
63 years, as of 2025
Who is Claire Shipman’s husband?
Jay Carney (married 1998), former White House press Secretary
Who is Claire Shipman’s ex-husband?
Former CNN Moscow bureau chief Steve Hurst from 1991 to 1996.
What is Claire Shipman’s net worth?
Approx – $5 Million (as of 2025)
Are Jay Carney and Claire Shipman still married?
Yes, Jay Carney and Claire Shipman are still married.
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