James Bennet | Biography, Age, Height, Net Worth (2023), Relationship, Family, wife, kids, Education, Facts, Wiki & More.

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About James Bennet

James Bennet is a famous American Journalist who first became editor-in-chief in The Atlantic in 2006. He also served as Jerusalem Bureau Chief and White House Correspondent. He was born on March 28, 1966, in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. As of 2023, James is 57 years old with around 5 feet 9 inches tall in height.



He served as editorial page editor at The New York Times in 2016 and resigns from New York Times after Cotton’s op-ed backlash on June 7, 2020. He is the younger brother of US Senator Michael Bennet. He is very honest in his profession but he has encountered some controversies.

Educational Qualification

James Bennet was good at his education. He completed his school education at St. Albans School. He then joined Yale University for Higher education.

His education played a vital role in shaping his career in Journalism. He completed a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Yale University.

His highest level of education in records is BA. His qualification doesn’t show the level of success he had in his lifetime.

James Bennet Family

His family belongs to Boston, Massachusetts, USA. His family and parents were highly educated. His father’s name was Douglas J Bennet, a political official who joined Sen Thomas F Eagleton so they moved to Washington.

His mother Sussane Bennet was an English teacher at a non-profitable organization, Language ETC. He has two siblings.  His brother’s name is Michael Bennet.  He is also like his father who is a politician and has served as Senator in Colorado since 2009. He has a sister too.

Relationships, Wife, Children

James Bennet’s list of Relationships and Girlfriends has never been public. The reason may be his noninvolvement in relationships. He has maintained his personality by staying away from rumors and fake news about girlfriends and relationships.  

It is said that he was engaged in a relationship in the past but is not confirmed yet. He married Sarah Jessup in 2001 in a civil ceremony. He has a very good understanding of his wife. Their love doubled with the birth of two children, Both of them are sons.

James Net Worth (2023)

James Bennet’s main source of income is Journalism. His earnings are accumulated through various roles of his as an intern, Correspondent, Editor in chief, and many others. As of 2023, James‘s total net worth is estimated to be roughly around $5 million. 

Biography & Wiki Quick Summary

NameJames Bennet
Full Real NameJames Douglas Bennet
CountryUSA
NationalityAmerican
BirthplaceBoston, Massachusetts, USA
Date of Birth (Birthday)March 28, 1966
Age57 years old (2023)
Height5 feet 9 inches
Net worth (2023)$5 million (Roughly Estimated)
Educational qualificationsBachelor in Arts
School/college/UniversitySt. Albans School, Yale University

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Wife Name: Sarah Jessup

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Some facts about James Bennet

He is the first to make The Atlantic profitable in decades.

He is the first editor to cover Britney Spears in The Atlantic in 2008.

His birth sign is Aries.

He interned for The New Republic.

He has written a memorandum on the proper use of the terms Terrorism and Terrorist.

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