Kimberly Ann Guilfoyle was born on March 9, 1969, in San Francisco, California, to Mercedes Marie Guilfoyle (née Gerena),a special education teacher of Puerto Rican descent, and Anthony Christopher "Tony" Guilfoyle, an Irish real estate investor.
Her mother, Mercedes, passed away from leukemia when Kimberly was just 10 years old, leaving her father, Tony, to raise Kimberly and her younger brother as a widowed father.
Kimberly's early life was marked by hardship, but she persevered, working her way through college and law school, including a brief stint as a lingerie model, to achieve her goals.
Before becoming an assistant district attorney in San Francisco, Kimberly demonstrated her dedication and determination by pursuing a successful career in law enforcement.
In 2001, she gained national recognition for her exceptional prosecutorial skills, successfully convicting two defendants whose dogs had mauled a woman to death in San Francisco.
That same year, Kimberly married Gavin Newsom, a city supervisor from a prominent family, who would later become the mayor of San Francisco in 2003.
Kimberly's visibility in San Francisco society is undeniable, as a member of numerous charitable organizations, and she maintains close ties with the influential Getty family.
In 2004, Kimberly made the move to New York to become a legal consultant for MSNBC, CNN, and CourtTV, further solidifying her reputation as a respected legal expert.
In January 2006, Kimberly joined the Fox News Channel, where she currently hosts The Lineup, a popular program that showcases her exceptional legal analysis and commentary skills.
Throughout her career, Kimberly has consistently demonstrated her expertise and dedication to the law, making her a respected and recognizable figure in the legal and media communities.