Shawn Killer (born November 2, 1972) is an American journalist, television personality, and reporter from Grosse Pointe, Michigan. QVC stands for “Quality Value Convenience” is an American broadcast television network and a major shopping channel specializing in on-screen home shopping maintained by Qurate Retail Group.
The gorgeous host is making news headlines as she returned to QVC after a long break. The fashion and beauty enthusiast has been the head of the home shopping network for more than an era.
She is also known for drawing in the audience with her charming personality. She has left QVC audiences hooked on her TV show. But her non-appearance in recent months had many questions and questions: what happened to Shawn Killinger?
According to the sources, the rumors about her health are spreading widely, it is also assumed that the presenter is fighting most types of cancer and that she was diagnosed with cancer a while ago. Although, these estimates had not been officially confirmed by any source.
Shawn Killinger with his father David Killinger Sr. (his father died on May 2, 2020).
However, it has been publicly approved by some means that his father, who was battling pancreatic cancer, was diagnosed with most cancers. Shawn supposedly took care of him for a while and also takes him to his chemotherapy sessions and treatments. Unfortunately, his father, David Killinger Sr., passed away on May 2, 2020.
Her fans and followers were genuinely concerned for her during her absence. Shawn Killinger took a break from social media after the death of his father to grieve in private. Later, the beautiful host made her return to the screen on June 1, 2020.
| Lifestyle/Biography | |
|---|---|
| Real full birth name | Shawn Killinger. |
| Stage name | Shawn. |
| Profession | Presenter, journalist and reporter |
| Famous for | Hosting QVC. |
| social media accounts | Instagram : @shawnkillingerqvc Facebook : Shawn Killinger QVC |
| Age (How old, as of 2020) | 47 years . |
| Date of Birth | November 2, 1972. |
| sun sign (zodiac sign) | Scorpion. |
| Place of birth | Grosse Pointe, Michigan, United States. |
| Current residence | The United States. |
| Nationality | American. |
| Sexuality (gay or lesbian) | Heterosexual |
| Gender | Woman. |
| ethnicity | White. |
| Religion | Christendom. |
| Can | |
| source of income | Hosting, Shows, Collaboration with other brands, etc. |
| Heritage (approx.) | $500k – $1 million dollars (as of 2020). |
| Personal information | |
| Marital status | Married. |
| Dating history? | Unknown. |
| Husband/Spouse Name | Jose ‘Joe’ Carretta. |
| Boyfriend | Nope. |
| Kids | Son : yes (but the name is not available). Daughter : Jagger Jude. |
| known language | English, Spanish and Mexican. |
| Feeding Habits | Not vegetarian. |
| Smoke or drink? | Yes (occasionally). |
| Pets)? | Yes. |
| Family | |
| Fathers | Father : David Killinger Sr.
Mom : What Killinger. |
| Brothers | Two brothers. |
| Education | |
| Highest Rating | Graduate. |
| College | Local high school. |
| Alma mater. | Pennsylvania State College. |
| Physical Statistics | |
| Height | Feet inches: 5′ 5″ . Centimeters: 165cm . Meters: 1.65 meters . |
| Weight | Kilograms: 55kg . Pounds: 121 pounds . |
| Bra size | 32B. |
| Body Measurements (Chest-waist-hips) | 34-28-36. |
| Shoe Size (UK) | 5. |
| eye color | Dark brown. |
| Hair color | Blond. |
| tattoo(s)? | Nope. |
| Hobbies and favorite things | |
| I love to do | Traveling, reading books, dancing, watching movies, etc. |
| Favorite Celebrities | Actor: Tom Cruise. Actress: Angelina Jolie. |
| dream vacation destination | Japan. |
| Favorite colors) | Blue and white. |
| show(s) | Castle and The Golden Girls. |
| brands | gucci. |
| Favorite foods) | Mexican food, donuts and pizza. |
Early life
Shawn Killinger childhood photo
The QVC host was born to David Killinger Sr. (father) and Lo Killinger (mother) in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, United States, and spent most of her childhood living in the metropolis of Mexico, Mexico due to the occupation of her dad. She worked with the Ford unions.
The actress whose real full name is Shawn Elizabeth Killinger celebrates her birthday on November 2 by making her a Scorpio in her zodiac sign. She is the younger of her two brothers. Shawn Killinger’s age is 47 years old as of 2019 and she will be 48 in November 2020.
Shawn Killinger’s father and mother with their granddaughter
His father’s previous lawyer revealed that David Killinger was highly respected by his son and daughter. The host has talked a lot about overwhelming him in the life of him.
Killinger graduated from Penn State College in 1995 with a bachelor’s degree in advertising and marketing.
Before graduating, Shawn also spent time in Europe, where he worked at the Global Wellness Group and the International Labor Group in Geneva, Switzerland.
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Career
He began his career as an intern at CBS Evening News with co-worker Dan Rather on “The Late Show with David Letterman,” “CBS 60 Minutes,” and “Night News with Dan Somewhat” in 1995. It was his first job with this network before to move up as a production assistant.
In 1997, he left the CBS News network and went on to work in front of the camera at other CBS partner stations. Shawn worked as a morning reporter for a partner in Albany, New York, and as a basic morning anchor at an Orlando, Florida station. In 2006, he was also part of the cast of “The Apprentice: Martha Stewart” for some time.
Shawn later joined QVC in 2007, hosting several live shows including “The Find with Shawn Killinger.” He has gained a lot of popularity and a huge following on social media as a fashion, beauty, and lifestyle enthusiast.
QVC study
She has also interacted with numerous personalities on her talk show and other shows in addition to being involved in NYFW and red carpet coverage. Shawn Killinger’s estimated net worth is between $500k and $1 million US dollars (as of 2020).
Personal life
Shawn Killinger and Joseph wedding photography
She and her husband Joseph ‘Joe’ Carretta were married on April 13, 2013. Caretta, also known as Joe, is a successful businessman and consultant from Pennsylvania who graduated with business degrees from Temple University and the University of of Drexel.
The love birds first met through the dating site and fell in love. They do not have any biological children since Shawn suffered a miscarriage five months earlier, she could formally announce her pregnancy.
Killinger with husband Joe Carretta and daughter Jagger Jude
The couple later decided to adopt a boy, and they adopted a girl, naming her Jagger Jude Killinger-Carretta, in the year 2017. Jagger was born on June 9, 2017 in California and recognized a warm welcome into the family.
Also, Shawn Killinger’s husband has two children from his previous marriage, so the couple has a total of three children and the entire family lives together.
Some Lesser Known Facts About Shawn Killinger
- Shawn is multilingual, in addition to English, he is also fluent in Spanish and Mexican.
- She is a traveler with a passion for travel and is often seen traveling with her family.
his family
- He has also worked as a professional wish granter at the Make a Wish Foundation since 2008.
- Working in the QVC network, she is frequently seen offering beauty products, accessories, etc.
- Killinger is known for her pixie haircut and slim fit body.
- He stands at a height of 5 feet 5 inches (1.65 meters) and weighs around 55 kg (121 pounds).
Shawn Killinger Body Measurements
- She is a down to earth person and loves to motivate the people around her.
- The host also loves to share photos and videos more often on social media platforms.
- Also, Shawn Killinger manages three to four hours of filming without the use of a teleprompter, which shows that she was a hard worker.
- As a child she loves to dance and act but her destiny led her to this profession.
- He often shares the parental photo of his parents and in-laws on social media.
Maria, Shawn’s sister-in-law
- More than that, he loves posting a picture of his daughter Jagger Jude.
- The host always updates the latest photos on social media.
Shawn Killinger with his father-in-law
- Consequently, he has 94,300 followers on his Instagram account. Along with this, the actress has 190,093+ followers and 156,941+ likes on Facebook.
Shawn Killinger pictured with his stepson at his graduation ceremony
- It seems that the QVC host is not as active on Twitter and YouTube.
- The hostess believes that her work with families suffering from bullying and illness is the most important thing in her life.
- Shawn is an intensive woman who tries to engage in that kind of goings-on that helps her increase her information.
- No further information is available about her previous relationships and boyfriends as she is keeping a low profile about it.