Brian Kilmeade, well-known as a Fox News host and radio presenter, is also a family man at heart. He shares his life with his wife, Dawn Kilmeade, and together they are raising three children — son Bryan and daughters Kaitlyn and Kirstyn.
He first met his spouse back in their high school days, and they have been together ever since.
Today, the Kilmeades keep a close family life while each of their children follows their own direction. Here’s a closer look at Brian’s marriage to Dawn and what their kids are doing now.
Who Is Brian Kilmeade’s Wife, Dawn Kilmeade?
Dawn Kilmeade (née DeGaetano) is a New York native who grew up with her sister, Denise Durso. She later graduated from Hofstra University.
Today, Dawn is a business owner. Along with her longtime friend and fellow Hofstra graduate, Kathy Camarda, the celebrity spouse runs Wild Willows Boutique in Massapequa. The shop carries casual contemporary clothing and accessories, with styles meant to connect with women of all ages.
Her friendship with Kathy began in 1982 when they met in an art history class at Hofstra. Both went on to raise families in Massapequa, where their daughters grew up playing soccer together.
It was their girls who first encouraged them to open a boutique, knowing how much their mothers loved fashion. Decades later, that idea came to life with Wild Willows, which remains at the heart of their local community.
Brian and Dawn Tied the Knot in 1993
Brian and Dawn first met while they were still in high school, and years later, they made their commitment official. The two married on December 3, 1993, and have been together ever since.
They tend to keep their relationship out of the public eye, rarely appearing together. Still, there are moments when Brian shares a glimpse of their life. In May 2025, the television star posted photos of Dawn and their puppy, Willow, on Facebook, mentioning how they surprised him with a visit at work. “What a surprise! Dawn & Willow paid me a visit at work today…for some reason;)” Kilmeade wrote.
The family lives in Massapequa, Long Island. In a past interview with Fox News Insider, Dawn and the kids spoke about Brian’s nonstop energy at home. “Brian never stops moving,” they said. “There’s never any down time with him. When he’s not scoping the news or teaching us a lesson about history, he’s usually begging us to play a game of soccer in the backyard.”
The Couple Has Three Children
Brian and Dawn are parents to three children. Their first, a son named Bryan, was born in the late 1990s, followed by two daughters — Kaitlyn in 2002 and Kirstyn in 2004.
Bryan Kilmeade has forged a career in the sports world. He works as the Manager of Football Operations for the United Football League (UFL). He earned a Bachelor of Science in Sport Management from Syracuse University and is on track to complete his Juris Doctor at Tulane University School of Law in 2025.
Their daughter, Kaitlyn, is part of the media business, working as a Production Assistant at Fox Nation, Fox News Media. She attended Union College, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Anthropology in June 2025.
The youngest, Kirstyn, played soccer at the collegiate level, serving as a senior defenseman for Skidmore College’s women’s team in 2022.
