Angela Rye Biography
Angela Rye is an American Anchor, Reporter, social justice advocate, lawyer, and host working for ESPN serving as a special correspondent. She has been working for the station since 2021 after working as a liberal political commentator on CNN until November 2020.
Angela Rye Age
She was born on October 26, 1979, in Seattle, Washington, in the United States. Angela celebrates her birthday on October 26, every year. Rye is 45 years old as of 2024.
Angela Rye Height
Rye stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Angela Rye Family
Rye was born in Seattle, Washington, to her parents Andrea Rye and Eddie Rye Jr. Her mother is a former college administrator. At the same time, her father is a consultant for small businesses and has worked as a community organizer.
Angela Rye Husband
In 2022, Angela began dating Jalen Rose. Previously, she dated rapper Common. Angela and Common started dating in 2017, with Common publicly acknowledging the relationship in October of that year. During an interview on SiriusXM Radio, Common described their relationship as a strong connection, praised Angela as a fantastic person, and expressed his happiness in dating such a great woman. Angela also described Common as an amazing man. Despite their March 9, 2018 breakup, they have maintained a smooth friendship.
Angela Rye’s Net Worth
Rye has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million-$5 Million which she has earned through her successful career as a commentator.
Angela Rye Salary
Rye earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Angela Rye Education
Rye attended the all-girls Holy Names Academy in Seattle. She then went to the University of Washington, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree, and later studying at Seattle University School of Law.
Angela Rye Career
Rye is a well-known American entrepreneur, social justice advocate, lawyer, and host. She serves as the CEO and Principal of IMPACT Strategies and is a special correspondent for ESPN. Previously, Angela was a liberal political commentator on CNN until November 2020 and served as the executive director and general counsel for the Congressional Black Caucus during the 112th Congress.
Angela has also contributed to directing the boards of the Congressional Black Caucus Institute, the Women in Entertainment Empowerment Network, and the Seattle University School of Law Alumni. Additionally, she is a senior advisor for the Government Technology and Services Coalition and a member of The Links, Incorporated.
She is a frequent guest on The Breakfast Club radio show and initially co-hosted a podcast with Lenard McKelvey, which received mixed reactions and last aired in June 2019. Angela made her first appearance on The Breakfast Club in January 2017 and regularly discussed the Trump administration and other pop culture topics, with her last appearance in February 2022.
Angela began her career as a political analyst with CNN in March 2016 and became known for her controversial political views and criticisms. Notably, she faced pressure during a CNN discussion in July 2017 for refusing to acknowledge Trump as her president regarding Russian interference. She left CNN in November 2020. Angela also hosts the On One with Angela Rye podcast on the Loud Speakers Network, where she provides candid answers to pressing political, pop culture, and racial questions each week.
Angela Rye ESPN
Rye is working at ESPN alongside other famous ESPN meteorologists, anchors, and reporters including;
- Kendra Andrews
- Hubie Brown
- Tony Kornheiser
- Hannah Storm
- Kelsey Riggs
- Rece Davis
- Andraya Carter
Angela Rye Social Media Platforms
She is active on her social media accounts and often posts on her Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.