Same-sex marriage has now become an ordinary matter which has given a peaceful environment to gay lovers like Don Lemon and his fiance, Tim Malone. Lemon, who came out publicly as gay in 2011 through his memoir, Transparent, is also set to marry his love interest of nearly four years soon.
Don is a journalist with a wide range of works, including CNN, KTVI St. Louis, and Weekend Today.
Don Lemon Brief Wiki
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Date Of Birth: 1966 Birthday: 1 March |
Nationality: American |
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Birth Place: Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
Ethnicity: Swedish and Italian |
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Age: 55-year-old |
Height: 5 feet 10½ inches |
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Parents: Katherine Clark (Mother) |
Net Worth: $12 Million Salary: $4 Million |
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Occupation: Journalist |
Partner(s): Tim Malone (2016 to present) |
Is Don Lemon Married? Engaged Since April 2019
The CNN Newsroom host Don Lemon is in a same-sex relationship with his partner Tim Malone. They are a soon-to-be-married couple.
Tim proposed his love interest, Don, on 5 April 2019, when he was with his friends celebrating his birthday. Don's boyfriend popped the question with a two poodle mix where it was written, 'Daddy, Will you marry Papa?'
Tim said 'yes' to the marriage proposal of Don, which he opened on media through a picture that also showed the engagement rings of both the partners. He mentioned;
"He (Don) gave me a present on his birthday. How could I say no?"
It has already been over a year of their engagement; however, Don and Tim do not seem in haste to share the wedding vows. No signs of preparation and plans are made public by the soon-to-be-married couple.
We wish them good luck in starting their new family life.
Don And Tim Are Together Since 2016
Don Lemon and his soon-to-be-husband, Tim, first met in New York and hooked up in 2016. With a peek look on social media, the couple went public with their relationship in 2017 when they appeared on the same frame on Don's Instagram.
Don Lemon with his fiance, Tim Malone (©: Instagram/Tim Malone)
During CNN’s live New Year’s Eve broadcast, Don and Tim shared a passionate kiss in 2018 at the Spotted Cat in New Orleans, reflecting their evergrowing love and romance. Similarly, the lovely duo attended the 28th annual GLAAD Media Awards, walking hand-in-hand.
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For now, Don and his partner Tim appear to be relishing the bliss of their committed relationship.
How Much Does Don Lemon Make? His Net Worth And Salary
The CNN Tonight presenter, Don Lemon, sovereigns the net worth of $12 million and garners a salary of $4 million as well. Apart from that, he lives in his house in Sag Harbor, New York, which he bought for $3.1 million in 2016. He also owns a condo in New York’s Harlem neighborhood.
Don started his journalism career in his college years, where he was a news assistant at WNYW in New York City. Besides, he reported for WCAU in Philadelphia as a weekend anchor and anchor/investigative reporter for KTVI St. Louis.
Similarly, Don served as a reporter for NBC News' New York City operations, a correspondent for Today and NBC Nightly News, and an anchor on Weekend Today and MSNBC before he joined CNN in September 2006.
Don Lemon's Works At CNN
Since Don stepped into CNN, he has covered the I-35 bridge college in Minneapolis (2007), the death of Michael Jackson (2009), and the shooting violence at Sandy Hook Elementary (2012).
Moreover, his works on CNN include reporting the real estate market in Chicago and covering the capture of the D.C. area sniper, which honored him with the Emmy Award and Edward R. Murrow Award, respectively.
At CNN, Don hosts several shows, including CNN Tonight and CNN Newsroom. CNN Tonight premieres on weekdays at 10 PM ET.
Don Lemon at CNN Tonight Show
As a host and a reporter, Don's average CNN salary is $82k per year, as per Payscale.
Siblings And Parents
Don Lemon grew up with his siblings named L’Tanya “Leisa” Lemon Grimes and 'Yma' in his family in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. One of her sisters 'Leisa' died due to a drowning accident back in February 2018 in Louisiana. The CNN host confirmed the demise of his sister through a tweet, thanking everyone for bestowing their sympathy during the hard times.
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As per the reports, Leisa got into an accident in the neighborhood pond where she fell into the water while fishing.
Apart from that, the information of Don Lemon's parents remains subtle. The CNN host often stars his mother Katherine Clark in several Instagram updates.