The name “McCain” has become a household name in the United States, thanks to the resilience of John McCain and his remarkable exploits in the political landscape of the United States. While the political icon is gone, his legacy lives on through his wife and children, including Meghan McCain.
Meghan is a multi-talented American media personality, columnist, television host, and acclaimed author. She is hugely popular for her stint with various mainstream media outlets including ABC News, Fox News, MSNBC, and The Daily Beast, to name a few. Beyond that, she is reputed to be the first daughter of the late US Senator John McCain. Coming from a very political family, Meghan played a vital role in the campaigns of her father, who was alive.
Following John McCain’s disappearance in 2018, media attention focused on his family more specifically Meghan, her mother and siblings during their times of grief. Although Meghan was born with a silver spoon, she didn’t want to dwell on her father’s fortune. Hence, she pursued a career of her choice for which she became popular. Learn more about her biography, family, and other facts below.
Meghan McCain – Bio (Age)
The charming media personality was born as MeghanMarguerite McCain on October 23, 1984. She was born to Arizona native John McCain and his wife, Cindy McCain. She spent her early years in Phoenix, Arizona, where she graduated from Phoenix Country Day School. Thereafter, she enrolled in a private private high school reserved for girls, the Xavier College Preparatory.
Although she initially dreamed of becoming a music journalist, Meghan went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in art history from Columbia University. Shortly after graduating, she signed up for an internship at Newsweek as well as Saturday Night Live
Career
After her internship, Meghan McCain began her professional career as a columnist for various media. Early in her career, Meghan started by creating a personal blog called McCain Blogette, where she provides information on politics, fashion, pop culture and music. She gained wide popularity in 2007, following her live-action documentary about her father’s campaign for re-election in 2008.
The following year, she was recruited by the Daily Beast where she worked as an editor. Later, she began appearing as a political analyst on mainstream networks such as MSNBC, FOX, and ABC News. She was one of Fox’s Outnumbered hosts from 2015 to 2017. Since 2017, she has worked as a political analyst and co-anchor of ABC shows – This Week and Good Morning America.
Family – siblings
Meghan McCain has become a prominent American personality, it might interest you to know that she is not the only child of her parents. Meghan is the eldest of four children of the late Senator John McCain and his second wife, Cindy McCain. She has two biological siblings, brothers named John McCain IV (b. 1986) and James (b. 1988). Besides that, she also has a foster sister called Bridget who was three months old when she was adopted by the McCain family from an orphanage run by Mother Teresa in Bangladesh.
Since his father’s first marriage, John had a daughter named Sidney with his then wife, Carol Shepp. He also adopted Carol’s two sons, Douglas and Andrew.
Interestingly, the McCain family has a long history of a military career. Just like their father, Meghan’s brothers – James and John IV also established themselves as officers in the US Army. Similarly, Douglas and Andrew also served in the US military.
Is she married, who is her husband?
Meghan McCain is a happily married woman and the better half of conservative commentator and writer, Ben Domenech. Ben was born and raised in South Carolina. He is the son of Douglas Domenech, current United States Assistant Secretary for Insular Areas and his wife, Jeanne Schram. Ben has worked with several media outlets in the United States. he is also the co-founder of The Federalist, an American conservative online magazine.
The gorgeous couple started their relationship a few years ago, however, there is no information regarding when and how their relationship started. News of their relationship first emerged in July 2017 when the lovebirds announced their engagement. A few months later, they tied the knot in a lavish wedding which was held on November 21, 2017. Since then, they have been together and there are no signs of any marital issues between them. Although they don’t have children yet, they may be planning to have them in the near future.
Height and body measurements
The media star is undeniably pretty and also has an amazing personality. Although she’s not tall, at 5ft 1in tall, Meghan certainly won’t be lost in the crowd. With a weight of 62 kg (137 lbs), his bust, waist and hip measurements are 40 at 29-38 inches. Also, her bra size is 36D, her shoe size – 6 (US) and her size 12 – (US). Her other distinctive features include her long blonde hair and blue eyes.