“My career had zero to do with whether or not my husband also worked. It had everything to do with personal identity, personal goals, and making the most of my life.”

American broadcast journalist, writer, and television personality

Gretchen Elizabeth Carlson is an American broadcast journalist, writer, and television personality. She became widely known through her work in television news and later through her writing and on-air presence. Carlson built her career in broadcasting and became a familiar figure to television audiences. Her work spans journalism, writing, and television, reflecting a public profile shaped by reporting and media presentation.