Inside Fox News’ Hillary Vaughn and Peter Doocy’s Marriage and New Arrival, Baby Bridget
Fox News correspondents Hillary Vaughn and Peter Doocy are no strangers to breaking news, but this time, the exciting update comes from their personal lives. On February 1, the couple welcomed their first child, Bridget Blake Doocy, into the world, marking the beginning of their new adventure as parents.
A Small, Intimate Wedding in 2021
Peter Doocy, known for his role as the White House correspondent for Fox News, and Hillary Vaughn, a broadcaster at Fox Business, tied the knot in April 2021 in a private ceremony in South Carolina. The wedding was intimate, with only 18 guests in attendance due to the restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic. Peter’s father, Steve Doocy, a familiar face on Fox & Friends, served as the best man and gave an emotional speech at the event. He revealed that he wrote a poem for the occasion, which nearly brought him to tears as he reflected on his son’s childhood.
Despite the small scale of the event, it was a beautiful and memorable day for the couple, with Peter donning a classic tuxedo and Hillary looking stunning in a long white gown. A montage of heartfelt photos shared with Fox News viewers showcased the newlyweds cutting their towering wedding cake, making it clear how much love and joy filled the air.
The Big Announcement
In September 2022, a few months after their wedding, Hillary made a surprising announcement during a live cooking segment on Fox News. As her father-in-law, Steve, shared a recipe from The Simply Happy Cookbook, he jokingly mentioned Hillary’s frequent hunger, prompting her to reveal, “That’s because I’m eating for two,” confirming that the couple was expecting. The news was a delightful surprise for fans of the couple, and Hillary mentioned at the time that their baby was due by the end of January.
Bridget Blake Doocy’s Arrival
In early February 2023, the couple became first-time parents with the birth of Bridget Blake Doocy. Born in Northern Virginia, baby Bridget weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce. In an interview with People, Hillary humorously reflected on how her career in journalism had inadvertently prepared her for motherhood, saying, “I’ve been training for motherhood my entire career by trying to get lawmakers on Capitol Hill to respond to my questions.” She joked about trying to get her newborn to give an on-the-record answer to the question, “Are you hungry or gassy, or both?”
The couple’s life has been filled with new, delightful challenges, as Hillary shared how her water broke while she was heading to Capitol Hill, and just a week after Bridget’s birth, she described the experience as the “best assignment” she’d ever had.
A Fun Naming Suggestion
Peter, known for his role in political reporting, also shared an amusing anecdote about the potential names suggested by White House staffers during the pregnancy. He recalled that Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre humorously gave her permission for the baby to be named Karine, a suggestion Peter seemed to enjoy, though the couple ultimately chose Bridget for their daughter.
As they settle into their new roles as parents, Peter and Hillary’s journey continues to captivate fans. The couple, who are known for their hard work in the political and business reporting world, are now navigating the joyful (and often humorous) challenges of parenthood, all while balancing their successful careers. With their little one by their side, it seems they have the best assignment of all.
