Carolyn Clifford Biography

Carolyn Clifford is an American Emmy Award-winning anchor/reporter working for WXYZ Detroit where she anchors the 4, 6, and 11 pm newscasts. Prior to joining WXYZ-TV, she was working in Pittsburgh PA at WPGH-TV as the anchor for the 10 p.m. newscast. 

Carolyn was inspired to join WXYZ-TV in Detroit since it reminds her of her childhood and where she was born. She is a proud graduate of Michigan State University, earning a degree in Broadcast Journalism.

Carolyn Clifford Career

Clifford anchors the 4, 6, and 11 pm newscasts for WXYZ Detroit. She was originally hired at WXYZ to anchor weekends and as the station’s health reporter. Detroit started waking up with Carolyn when she joined the “7 Action News This Morning” team in May 2002. When she became the co-anchor of 7 Action News at 11 pm, she gave up her daily duties as Channel 7’s Health Reporter.

she spent 13 years informing Detroiters about the latest developments in medical science and the effects they have on our community. Carolyn was as well the host of the multiple Emmy-nominated half-hour health programs called “Healthy Living Sunday.” She as well worked at the CBS affiliates in both Orlando, FL, and Lansing, MI, but got her real start in news at a small radio station in Lansing.

She was among a handful of journalists selected from across the country and the only news anchor in Michigan to be invited to the White House to interview President Obama about the Iran Nuclear Deal in 2015. It was one of the best moments of her career because not many journalists can say they were lucky enough to interview a sitting president one-on-one.

Additionally, memorable moments in broadcasting include interviewing Barbara Walters, Oprah Winfrey, and NBA legends Michael Jordan and Earvin “Magic” Johnson. She has covered everything from hurricanes in North Carolina to former South African President Nelson Mandela’s first visit to Michigan after he was freed from prison.

Carolyn Clifford Age

She was born on April 18, 1970, in Detroit, Michigan, United States. She celebrates her birthday on the 18th of April every year. Clifford is 54 years old.

Carolyn Clifford Height

Clifford stands at a height of 5 feet 6 inches (162 cm) tall.

Carolyn Clifford Family/ Parents

Clifford has managed to keep her personal life away from the limelight hence she has not disclosed any information about her parents. It is also not known if shehas any siblings.

Carolyn Clifford Husband/ Daughter

Clifford is married to George F. Goss. They did a private and colorful wedding which was attended by her relatives and close friends. The duo are blessed with three children together; Arielle, James, and Brooke. They as well raise Alyssa and Gregory Junior from George’s previous marriage.

Carolyn Clifford Divorced

Clifford was first married to Frank Taylor, who was a restaurant owner. Carolyn was sued for 104 k dollars which was the debt incurred by Frank’s restaurant. She was defended by her lawyers and this can be the reason why the couple divorced.

Carolyn Clifford Net Worth

Clifford has an estimated net worth ranging between $ 1 million-$ 5 million which she has earned through being a reporter/anchor.

Carolyn Clifford Salary

Clifford earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.

Carolyn Clifford Awards and Nominations

• Heroe of the Year” by the YWCA of Western Wayne County.
• Honored by the Detroit Urban League for her community and Detroit City Council and volunteer work in the Metro Detroit area.
• Given a special sign of respect by the Karmanos Cancer Institute as one of their “Heroes of Breast Cancer.”
• 13-time Emmy Award winner, such as three Emmys for Best News Anchor.
• Honored by the Associated Press, the Michigan Association of Broadcasters

Carolyn Clifford Health Scare

After feeling ill experiencing headaches, stomach aches, and trouble emptying the bladder Carolyn went to see the doctor. After some tests run by Dr. David Shukri, the chief of cardiology at St. John Providence Hospital, Carolyn ended up in the emergency room, the ultrasound had shown a fibroid tumor about the size of a football and several smaller ones were on the verge of destroying her kidneys and had to be removed immediately. Surgery was performed and it went well, the doctor was able to successfully remove the fibroids and she was able to recover after about 6 weeks.

Carolyn Clifford Weight Loss

Clifford lost significant weight because of the fibroids, She has not released her actual weight yet.

Carolyn Clifford WXYZ-TV

Clifford works at WXYZ-TV where she works alongside other famous WXYZ-TV anchors, reporters, meteorologists, and sports anchors including;

1. Ameera David
2. Dave Lewallen
3. Alicia Smith
4. Brian Abel
5. Dave Rexroth
6. Alan Campbell
7. Glenda Lewis
8. Keenan Smith
9. Kevin Jeanes
10. Hally Vogel
11. Mike Taylor
12. Brad Galli
13. Justin Rose

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