Carolyn Clifford Biography

Titled with Woman of the Year Carolyn Clifford, winner of 13 Emmy Awards, including three Emmy Awards for Outstanding Newscaster, is one of America’s most popular and skilled journalists. She works for Channel 7 news station in Detroit, 7 Action News at 11 pm, WXYZ-DT Action News since 2002. She is also one of the journalists who was invited to the White House to interview Barack Obama .

Early life and education of Carolyn Clifford

Carolyn Clifford was born in Detroit, Michigan. Her birth year is under review, however, according to sources, she celebrates her birthday on April 18, which tells us that her zodiac sign is Aries. She, along with her eight siblings, grew up on the North Side of Detroit. She is the youngest of nine children and grew up in the family with more than 40 grandchildren.

Clifford completed his studies at Benedictine High School and graduated from Michigan State University, earning a degree in Broadcast Journalism. He also studied metal hardness while spending time in MSU Army ROTC.

Carolyn Clifford’s Career

Before beginning her reporting career, Clifford spent most of her time in MSU Army ROTC. Dedicated and hard-working, Clifford began her career in the field of journalism when she worked at affiliate CBS in both Orlando, FL and Lansing. However, her real professional career began after she began hosting news at the small Lansing radio station.

Later he worked in various television channels such as WPGH-TV and WLFL-TV. She anchored the newscast on both channels. Then, in 2002, she was hired by WXYZ-DT Action News as the health reporter for the station where Chris Hansen has previously worked. In the same year, she joined the 7 Action News This Morning team.

Carolyn spent nearly 13 years informing Detroiters about the latest advances in medical science and its importance to the community, for which she was honored by the Detroit City Council and the Detroit Urban League. She later became the co-anchor of 7 Action News at 11pm

Throughout her career, she has interviewed famous celebrities such as Oprah Winfrey , Barbara Walters , Michael Jordan, and Earvin Johnson. She was also invited to the White House to interview Barack Obama. Similarly, she has covered many far-reaching stories, from hurricanes in North Carolina to the former president of South Africa. Nelson Mandela First visit to Michigan after he was released from prison.

Talking about Carolyn’s awards and achievements, she has received 13 Emmy Awards for Outstanding Presenting and Presenting on 7 Action News including three Emmy Awards for Outstanding Newscaster. In addition, she also received awards from The Associated Press, the Michigan Broadcasters Association. She has also been named the YWCA of Western Wayne County Woman of the Year .

Carolyn Clifford Net Worth and Salary

Being one of the famous and popular journalists, Carolyn Clifford has raised a lot of money from her career. Although she has not revealed her net worth or her actual salary, considering her job, she is certain that her net worth should not be in the six figures

According to sources, the average salary for CBS employees is $100.00 per year, which varies depending on the position, skills and experience. Taking this into account, Carolyn definitely earns more than the figure given. Furthermore, she has received the Emmy Award three times and according to different sources, one Emmy Award is worth $105,600, which is roughly equivalent to $1,300,000 as award revenue.

Carolyn Clifford’s personal life

Regarding Clifford’s relationship status, she is a married woman. She married George F. Goss in a private ceremony that included her close friends, family and relatives. The couple is blessed with three children namely Airielle, James and Brooke , She is also a step-mother to Alyssa and Gregory Jr.

Clifford was previously married to a businessman, Frank Taylor who is the owner of the Detroit Fish Market , Rarely Blues , and Magnolia Restaurant and Bar . She claimed $100k from her when she was unable to pay one of her husband’s bills owed in the past. Her ex-husband defrauded the city of Detroit by using the money generated by the business in other companies. She also didn’t pay $180,000 in rent. They privately divorced after the incident.

Watch the video of Carolyn Clifford’s interview with President Barack Obama,

Health problems

As of 2018, Carolyn recently recovered from fibroid tumor surgery, it was revealed that a football-sized fibroid tumor and several smaller ones were about to destroy her kidney. As the entire pelvis and abdomen of her were full of this fibroid tumor with the largest one being on her back and luckily no cancer was seen.

Normally it would take 3-6 weeks to recover, but he was cleared to return to work in four weeks and is doing pretty well now. Carolyn is so grateful to her amazing doctors in Providence and her family for her undivided love and affection.