Abby Phillip
Also known as Abigail Daniella Phillip
Biography
About Abby Phillip
Abby Phillip is a CNN Political Correspondent who has covered the Trump administration, the 2020 presidential campaign, and currently anchors Inside Politics Sunday. She joined CNN in 2017 and later served as White House Correspondent through 2019. In January 2020, she moderated CNN's Democratic Presidential Debate in Iowa. Starting January 24, 2021, she took over Inside Politics Sunday from John King. Her first book, "THE DREAM DEFERRED," was released in 2022.
Born on November 25, 1988, in Alexandria, Virginia, United States, Abby grew up in Bowie, Maryland. She is American by nationality and belongs to the Afro-Trinidadian ethnicity. Her full name is Abigail Daniella Phillip. She attended Bowie High School and later graduated from Harvard University in 2010 with a Bachelor of Arts in government. With 483k followers on Instagram, she has built a substantial audience on the platform.
Abby is 37 years old, stands 5'7", and has a natural bust. She identifies as Black, with black hair and brown eyes. Her height is 170 cm and she weighs 121 lbs, maintaining an average build. As a journalist, she has established herself as a prominent voice in political reporting, particularly through her work at CNN covering major national events and moderating debates. Her career reflects a steady rise from local reporting to national political coverage, and her book adds an authorial dimension to her journalistic credentials. She remains an American journalist with a focus on political reporting, bringing detailed analysis to viewers each week.
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Personal
- Birthplace
- Alexandria, Virginia, United States
- Ethnicity
- Black
Body
- Hair Color
- Black
- Eye Color
- Brown
- Weight
- 121 lbs (or 55 kg)
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 483k (as of July 2026)
Frequently asked
What roles has Abby Phillip held at CNN?
Abby Phillip joined CNN in 2017, served as White House Correspondent through 2019, covered the 2020 presidential campaign, moderated CNN's Democratic Presidential Debate in Iowa in January 2020, and became the anchor of Inside Politics Sunday in January 2021.
Has Abby Phillip written a book?
Yes, her first book, "THE DREAM DEFERRED," was released in 2022.
Did you know
- Abby Phillip moderated CNN's Democratic Presidential Debate in Iowa in January 2020.
- She took over Inside Politics Sunday from John King, starting January 24, 2021.
- Abby Phillip graduated from Harvard University in 2010 with a Bachelor of Arts in government.
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