Karine Jean-Pierre is an American political advisor who served as the White House Press Secretary from May 2022 to January 2025.
Karine Jean-Pierre Biography
| Real Name | Karine Jean-Pierre |
| Nickname | Karine Jean-Pierre |
| Profession | Political advisor |
| Date of Birth | 13 August 1974 |
| Age | 51 years old (as of 2025) |
| Birth Place | Fort-de-France, Martinique, France |
| Nationality | American |
| Hometown | Fort-de-France, Martinique, France |
| Gender | Female (lesbian) |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Ethnicity | Not known |
| Religion | Christian |
| Hobbies | Update soon |
| Social Media | Instagram X (Twitter) |
Education Qualification
| School | Kellenberg Memorial High School |
| College | New York Institute of Technology Columbia University |
| Education Qualification | Bachelor degree in 1997 Master of Public Affairs in 2003 |
Karine Jean-Pierre Age
Karien Jean-Pierre was born on 13 August 1974 in Fort-de-France, Martinique, France. She is 51 years old as of 2025, and her zodiac sign is Leo.
Karine Jean-Pierre Relationships
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Affairs/Boyfriend | Suzanne Malveaux (until-2023) |
| Spouse/Husband | Not known |
| Children | Daughter – one (adopted) Son – None |
Karine Jean-Pierre Family
| Father’s Name | Update soon |
| Mother’s Name | Update soon |
| Brother’s Name | Update soon |
| Sister’s Name | Update soon |
Career
| Debut | After education, she worked as the director of legislative and budget affairs of New York City Councilor James F. Gennaro. |
| Awards | 2021 – great immigrants award |
Karine Jean-Pierre Height And Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 157 cm In meters – 1.57 m In feet & inches – 5’2” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 52 kg In pounds – 115 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
Karine Jean-Pierre Net Worth
| Net Worth (approx) | $5 million (As of 2025) |
| Annual Income (approx) | Update soon |
| Salary (approx) | $185,000 (annually) |
| Income Source | Salary, and other |
Some Lesser Facts About Karine Jean-Pierre
- Karien Jean-Pierre was born and raised up in Fort-de-France, Martinique, France as the daughter of Haitian immigrants.
- She has two younger siblings, and was five when her family relocated to Queens Village, Queens, New York City.
- Her mother worked as a home health aide and was active in her Pentecostal Church.
- Her father was a taxi driver, who had trained as an engineer.
- She was often responsible for caring her siblings, because her parents worked six of seven days per week.
- She graduated from Kellenberg Memorial High School in 1993.
- She earned a bachelor’s degree from the New York Institute of Technology in 1997.
- She attended the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University and earned a Master of Public Affairs degree.
- At Columbia University, one of her mentors was Ester Fuchs, whose class she attended during the Fall 2001 semester.
- Karien Jean-Pierre is fluent in English, French, and Haitian Creole.
- She was the southeast regional political director for John Edwards’s Presidential campaign in 2004.
- In 2006, she was hired as the outreach coordinator for Walmart Watch in Washington D.C.
- In 2011, she served as National Deputy Battleground States Director for President Obama’s 2012 re-election campaign.
- Jean-Pierre served as the deputy campaign manager for Martin O’Malley’s 2016 presidential campaign.
- On 26 May 2021, she gave her first White House press briefing, becoming the first LGBTQ person to do so.
- In June 2025, she announced that she had left the Democratic party and was now an Independent.
- She is a lesbian and was in a relationship with former CNN correspondent Suzanne Malveaux until 2023.
FAQ:
How old is Karien Jean-Pierre?
51 years old (As of 2025)
What is Karien Jean-Pierre’s net worth?
As of 2025, her estimated net worth is $11 Million.
Who is Karien Jean-Pierre’s partner?
She is a lesbian and was in a relationship with Suzanne Malveaux until September 2023.
What is Karien Jean-Pierre’s salary?
Her approximately salary is $185,000 annually.