Kaylee Hartung Does Not Have a Husband and Froze Her Eggs at 35
Kaylee Hartung seamlessly balances her life between career and loved ones without a husband in the picture. Her dedication to her noble profession has sparked public curiosity about her romantic life.
Kaylee Hartung finds fulfillment in delivering news and making a societal impact through meaningful stories. Her journey has been marked by resilience, overcoming a health setback, and navigating through grief.
In addition to her professional and personal accomplishments, Hartung has undertaken another meaningful life event—embarking on her own fertility journey in her mid-30s.
Kaylee Hartung on "Today" Season 72 on January 23, 2023. | Source: Getty Images
Kaylee Hartung Is A Reporter Based In Los Angeles
Hartung, who recently turned 38 on November 7, 2023, grew up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She graduated high school from the Episcopal School of Baton Rouge and attended college at Washington & Lee University, where she earned her journalism degree in 2007.
She launched her journalism career with CBS News, and now, she is a reporter for Thursday Night Football. The Los Angeles-based journalist contributes to NBC News and the "Today" Show, where she shares the screen with Hoda Kotb and Samantha Guthrie.
Kaylee Hartung attends Michael Rubin's MLBPA x Fanatics party at City Market Social House on July 18, 2022, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images
Kaylee Hartung Opens Up About Her Fertility Journey
Hartung keeps much of her personal life and romantic relationships under wraps. However, she confirmed her status in an Instagram post in 2021, where she shared her experience freezing her eggs, highlighting herself being "clinically single." She added:
"But as I turned 35 in a year when so much seemed to be out of our control, I decided there would be no better time to get serious with myself and make a plan. I was fortunate enough to be able to control this."
Hartung reflected on her early expectations of mirroring her mother's path by becoming a parent at 25. While she has the desire to become a future parent, she has also emphasized to her bosses that her job is her top priority.
After surviving COVID-19 in 2020, Hartung went the extra mile by donating plasma to help those in need during the pandemic.
She mentioned in a 2022 interview that she had an ex-boyfriend, but she has not hinted at any romantic relationships on her social media. While she doesn't have a family of her own, Hartung enjoys her role as an aunt to her niece, Natalie.
Kaylee Hartung prepares to open the game for the ESPN TV audience before the Sugar Bowl game between the Auburn Tigers and Oklahoma Sooners on January 2, 2017, at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. | Source: Getty Images
Kaylee Hartung's Resilience And Generosity
Hartung has been candid about her childhood trauma when she witnessed her father's plane crash during an air show. Her dad was an aviator and businessman who flew WWII fighter planes in aerial exhibitions worldwide.
She also recalled that her father was "incredibly talented" in his profession. Despite his untimely passing, she continues to honor her dad on his birthday and expresses her deep sense of missing him.
Hartung has formed close bonds with her mother and grandmother, who have supported her career throughout. A memorable moment was attending Jennifer Lopez's concert and celebrating special occasions in New York City.
Aside from her career and family, she has shown her heart for helping others. After surviving COVID-19 in 2020, Hartung went the extra mile by donating plasma to help those in need during the pandemic.
Her generous act proved impactful, with her plasma ultimately saving a man's life. "It was impossible to hold back the tears of joy and incredibly hard for me to find words to express what this all meant to me. It was a day I'll never forget," she said.