Till date, Don Lemon reported on main issues and garnered significant awards. First of all, he received an Emmy Award for reporting real estate market crises in Chicago. He has also drawn the attention of public towards the capturing of D.C. area sniper and earned Edward R. Murrow Award. In addition, he has also done coverage on many other significant issues that cover Hurricane Katrina, the AIDS epidemic in Africa etc. Because of his contributions, Ebony magazine appreciated his impressive work and eight years ago puts his name among influential African-Americans. He has recently published a book ‘Transparent’ which depicts his tough time in early days of life. He is a man who struggles to live a life that means something. This piece of writing has covered personal and professional aspects of this American news anchor, that include Don Lemon Salary 2019 net worth along with his boyfriend girlfriend partner or wife. Because a few years ago; some sources declare him GAY. Later on, he also owned it.
He is a high-quality journalist and a good human being. Till now he has earned all of his income from major profession.
Don Lemon Salary 2019:
- Annual $ 155, 000
Don Lemon Net Worth:
- $2.5 Million
Don Lemon Girlfriend or Wife:
- Previously it was speculated that he was married to an actress girlfriend named Elizabeth Ortiz. A few years back, he admits that he is not straight.
Don Lemon boyfriend of Partner:
At that time he was dating to a choreographer named John Byrne
- Current Status: Single
Difficult Tim of Career: Three years ago, Lemon faced critical acclaim and gets enrolled among worst journalists by ‘Columbia Journalism Review’. Moreover, he was often bullied, harassed also endure abuse as a kid.
Bio: This influential American correspondent and anchor were born in Baton Rouge. His mother Katherine and grandmother brought him up along with two sisters Leisa and Yma. He got his secondary education from nearby, Baker High School. Later, he enrolled in Brooklyn College to study broadcast journalism and then Louisiana State University.
Professional Life: While studying, Lemon determined to start his career in media and then hired by WNYW as a news assistant. After completing studies, WBRC recruited him as a professional anchor and then worked for WCAU in Philadelphia. Consequently, he was associated with KTVI St. Louis as an investigative reporter and anchor. Later, Lemon employed by NBC News for reporting, like he worked for NBC Nightly News and Today as a correspondent and being an anchor worked for MSNBC.
Eleven years ago CNN identified his talent and hired him. He changed the reporting level with his energetic and cheerful attitude. So, his candid and straight nature made him notable among all the American TV anchors and journalists. Furthermore, he has raised his voice for the improvement of the African-American community. From last three year, he hosted a program ‘New Year’s Eve Special’ for CNN from New Orleans and added a lot to his income. Now he is hosting another famous program CNN program ‘Tonight’. From starting days of career to till now he never disappoints his viewers.
