Chris Hansen's Net Worth

The American Journalist Chris Hansen, best known as a broadcast journalist of his generation and also responsible for giving a popular TV show on NBC News called dateline and another show called "to catch a predator", has an estimated net worth of about $4 million.

Early life

On September 13, 1959, Chris Hansen was born. Chris Hansen was born in Chicago, Illinois' second city. Chris Hansen spent most of his time watching NBC News as a child. While growing up, Jimmy Hoffa was the subject of a massive chase because he vanished without a trace. Chris Hansen was motivated to become a journalist by this encounter.

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Rose to broadcast journalism

Chris Hansen received a degree in art and science from a highly esteemed institution in Michigan, despite his desire to work as a writer. Chris Hansen started working at a local newspaper after completing his undergraduate coursework. He eventually went on to become well-known in broadcast journalism.

Professional career

His career as a television journalist and broadcaster began when he worked for an NBC station in Detroit. After ten years, he reached a significant turning point in his life when he was chosen to be the new host of dateline NBC. He joined the team after a very successful run as anchor of Dateline NBC, which would result in the creation of the acclaimed series "To Catch A Predator." He rose to fame after aiding in the predator's capture. While working as a broadcast journalist, Chris Hansen devoted most of his life to looking for crime and criminals.

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Crime Journalism

Chris Hansen is into crime journalism, and the criminal Jimmy Hoffa inspired him to take up this particular work as his own.

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Chris Hansen arrest

Hansen was detained and charged with theft in Connecticut in January 2019 after it was claimed that he had spent nearly $13,000 on items with checks that were later rejected.

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Net Worth

With a net worth of $4 million has made almost $25 million throughout his 30-year broadcast journalism career. The majority of his funds were spent on legal bills. as a result of his legal issues. He received $15 million in compensation for his sexual harassment complaint. He resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, in a modest home that costs $200,000.

Annual salary:  $0.3 Million

Monthly salary: $20,000

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Personal life

Chris Hansen was married to his longtime partner Mary Joan Hansen. There are two Chris Hansen kids, but nothing is known about them. It was said that Mary had filed for divorce in June 2018 after a photo of his affair with NBC anchor Kristyn Caddell surfaced.

But still, in May 2020, she regularly appeared on Chris Hansen's YouTube channel, indicating they were still together. Right now, they reside in Stamford, Connecticut. He also has a residence in New York. Soon after the divorce, Chris started dating Gabrielle and got engaged in December 2020, and got married last year.

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#MeToo movement

A woman came out during the Me too Revolution; people learned about Chris Hansen's relationship with his subordinate NBC anchor Kristyn Caddell. After that, the network fired him, and he hasn't been allowed to resume his broadcast journalism.

FAQ's

Q: What is the occupation of Chris Hansen?

A: Chris Hansen is a television and youtube personality.

Q: What is the spouse name of Chris Hansen?

A: Mary Joan Hansen ​(m. 1989)​Gabrielle Gagnon ​(m. 2021) is the spouse name of him

Q: Chris Hansen hosted which investigative show?

A: On NBC News, he hosted To Catch a Predator for several years.

Q: What are the names of Chris Hansen's sons?

A: Two children were born to Chris Hansen and Mary Joan, his first wife. Chase W. Hansen, 
their older son and Connor R. Hansen, their younger son.

Q: For how many years has Chris Hansen worked with NBC?

A: Hansen worked with NBC for 20 years and was later terminated.