Virginia Donald is an American media personality and socialite from Mississippi. Famously known as the ex-wife of American anchor and journalist, Shepard Smith.
Virginia Donald was born in 1966, came from white ethnicity and stands at a height of 5ft 5in. Her husband, Shepard Smith has hosted several programs such as The Fox Report with Shepard Smith, Shephard Smith Reporting, and Studio B.
Virginia who had both parents in the teaching profession was born and raised in Mississippi. After completing her elementary education, she joined the high school her parents were teaching. Later on, she enrolled at the University of Mississippi’s Meek School of Journalism and Acting.
In 1988, Virginia graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism. While in college, she was considered one of the best students in her faculty. She had a great desire to pursue acting as a career. It is while at the University of Mississippi that Donald met Smith, who would become a famous journalist in the States. The duo dated for a few years before exchanging their vows. Career Donald became a housewife immediately after marrying Smith in 1987.
She kickstarted her career after divorcing him. She wrote columns for various magazines in the United States. Virginia tried her luck in the entertainment industry. Even though passionate about acting and wanting to be a Hollywood superstar but a career in acting never quite took off.
Early in her career, she took part in several auditions but got little success. She has played minor roles in television shows and featured in a handful of commercials for various brands.
Her ex-husband, Shepard Smith became well known after taking a job at Fox News Channel during its inception in 1996 as he slowly climbed his way to the top from correspondent to managing editor at FOX News. He famously reported the death of British royalty, Princess Diane.
In 2017, long after his separation with Virginia, Smith finally opened up on matters concerning his sxuality. He admitted to being gay. Shepard went on to clarify that he didn’t think about his ssexuality as he was more focused on his career.
Virginia Donald is said to have acquired her wealth through several endeavours. As of 2020, her net worth is estimated to be around $2 million. Her wealth had come from being a celebrity’s ex-wife, her work on television commercials and her time working as a columnist for magazine giants.
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