Megyn Kelly's Kids: Meet The Heartthrobs Behind The Headlines

You might know Megyn Kelly as the fierce journalist who dominated the airwaves, but let me tell you, she’s also a mom who’s completely smitten with her three little blessings—Edward, Yardley, and Thatcher Bates. Megyn shares her brood with her husband, Douglas Brunt, and trust me, these kids are the apple of their parents’ eyes. As Megyn once said on Twitter, she’s “crazy in love” with them, and it’s easy to see why.

Love Story to Parenthood: Megyn and Douglas’ Journey

It all started in 2008 when Megyn and Douglas tied the knot. A year later, they welcomed their first bundle of joy, Edward, affectionately called Yates, in September 2009. Weighing in at a healthy 7 pounds and 10 ounces, Yates was a little miracle that filled their lives with joy. In her book, Settle for More, Megyn opens up about her firstborn, saying, “People often tell me Yates looks like me, but I think he’s a mini-Doug. From the moment he arrived, he had this sweet old soul, and he’s kept that charm all these years.”

Meet Yardley: The Little Firecracker

Fast forward three years, and Megyn and Douglas were blessed with their second child, Yardley. This little firecracker has been making waves since the day she was born. Megyn describes her daughter with so much pride, saying, “Yardley is absolutely amazing. She’s got this incredible spirit that shines through everything she does.” One of the cutest moments Megyn shares in her book is when Yardley, at a young age, asked if they were two of the powerful women from the Fortune Most Powerful Women’s conference. That’s when Megyn realized she had a little powerhouse on her hands. And sure enough, not long after, Yardley joined her mom at a presidential debate in Detroit, proving she’s already stepping into her destiny as a strong woman.

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Birthday Bliss: Celebrating Yardley’s Special Day

For Yardley’s 8th birthday in April 2019, Megyn made sure her daughter felt extra special. She took to Twitter to give her a shout-out that warmed hearts everywhere. Megyn wrote, “Happy Birthday to my sweet Yardley, 8 years old today, and just as fun and full of fire as on day one. Love this girl!!” Alongside the message, she shared a photo of Yardley holding balloons, her infectious smile lighting up the screen. It’s moments like these that remind us of the deep bond between mother and daughter.

Life After the Spotlight: Family Comes First

After stepping away from the Today show, Megyn has been able to focus more on what truly matters—her family. She no longer worries about missing out on her kids’ milestones, something that weighed heavily on her mind in the beginning. In a previous interview with Glamour, Megyn opened up about her concerns as a working mom. “In the early days, especially when I only had one child, I worried about whether I was being a good mom or if I was neglecting my responsibilities,” she admitted. But now, seeing her kids thrive and their loving relationship growing stronger, Megyn has found peace. “There’s no more of that ‘Am I going to mess them up?’ mentality. I’m not,” she confidently stated.

Ready to meet the rest of Megyn’s amazing kids? Scroll down to get to know Edward, Yardley, and Thatcher better!