Brittney Payton [Updates] wiki, bio, net worth, husband, kids, rumors and controversy.

If you are looking for a cheerful and charming reporter who knows how to make your day better, look no further than Brittney Payton. Brittney is a former host for the FOX 32 TV network, where she covered the latest news and events on the ‘Good Day Chicago’ show. She is also a proud daughter of Walter Payton, an NFL legend. She shares her father’s passion for sports and giving back to the community, and she participates in various charitable causes. She is also a food lover, who enjoys discovering new dishes and places to eat. She earned a Chicago Emmy Award for her work on the show ‘Chicago’s Best’, where she revealed the hidden gems of the city’s food scene. She is currently the Brand Ambassador of BetRivers, a gaming and betting company.

Early Life

Brittney was born on the 26th of December 1985 in Chicago, USA. Her father is  Walter Payton, one of the greatest running backs in NFL history and a Hall of Famer. Her mother, Connie Payton, was a devoted wife and mother who supported her husband’s career and philanthropic endeavors. Brittney also has a brother, Jarrett Payton, who followed his father’s footsteps and became a sportscaster.

Brittney grew up in a loving and supportive family that instilled in her the values of hard work, excellence, and generosity. She learned from her father’s example of overcoming challenges and pursuing his passion for football. She also witnessed her mother’s strength and resilience after her father’s death from a rare liver disease in 1999. Brittney was deeply affected by her father’s passing, but she also inherited his spirit and legacy. Brittney graduated from DePaul University in 2008 with a degree in communication studies.

Career

Brittney began her career as an intern at FOX and ABC TV networks while studying communications at DePaul University in Chicago. After graduating in 2008, she joined the Big 10 Network as a host and reporter, covering various college sports events. In 2010, she moved to WGN-TV station, where she co-hosted the popular show “Chicago’s Best”, showcasing the best food and entertainment options in the city. She won a Chicago Emmy Award for her work on the show in 2013, after hosting more than 250 episodes.

In 2015, Brittney joined FOX 32 network as an anchor for the “Good Day Chicago” show, where she delivers the latest news and features to the viewers every morning. She hosted Good Day Chicago for about five years and left the show in late 2020. She is also a contributor for the NFL Network, where she honors her father’s legacy by presenting the Walter Payton Man of the Year award at the Super Bowl every year. The award recognizes the NFL player who exemplifies excellence on and off the field.

In 2021, Brittney signed an exclusive content deal with BetRivers, a gaming and betting company based in Chicago. As a brand ambassador for BetRivers, Brittney creates sports betting and pop culture content for BetRivers.com and PlaySugarHouse.com in Arizona and Illinois, where she currently lives. She also appears in BetRivers TV and radio commercials, podcasts, and social media interviews.

Net Worth

Brittney Payton is a well-known American journalist, TV host, and NFL contributor who has amassed a considerable fortune through her successful career in the media industry. She has an estimated net worth of $1.5 million as of 2023.

Marriage and Kids

Besides her impressive career achievements, Brittney Payton is also a devoted wife and mother. She is married to Jordan Benson, and they have a daughter named Blair. The pair met while she was still at DePaul University and their relationship grew over the years. They celebrated their wedding ceremony in July 2013 and are on course to celebrate 10 years of togetherness. They have given birth to two children so far. Their eldest, Blair Hazel Benson was born on the 26th of August 2016. The second child Zoe Benson was born in 2019. Brittney balances her professional and personal life with the help of her supportive spouse, family, and friends.

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Rumors & Controversies

The fame and success have not shielded Brittney from facing some rumors and controversies in her life. One of the most shocking incidents that Brittney experienced was racial harassment at a Walgreens pharmacy in June 2020. She shared on Twitter how a white man behind her in the drive-thru line got out of his car, held up a watermelon, and made monkey noises at her. She was deeply hurt and outraged by this act of hate and discrimination, and called for humanity to do better. She also received support from many fans and celebrities who condemned the racist behavior of the man.

Another rumor that Brittney had to deal with was about her marriage and family. Some people speculated that she was having marital problems with her husband Jordan Benson, whom she married in 2013. They also wondered if she was pregnant with her third child, after she gave birth to two daughters, Blair and Zoe. However, Brittney denied these rumors and said that she was happy with her husband and their two kids.

Physical Traits & Dressing Style

Brittney Payton is a beautiful and stylish woman who has a charming personality and a radiant smile. She has brown eyes and dark brown hair, which she often wears in different styles, such as curls, waves, or braids. She also likes to accessorize her hair with headbands, clips, or hats.

Brittney Payton has a versatile and elegant dressing style that suits her profession and her lifestyle. She likes to wear colorful and feminine outfits, such as dresses, skirts, blouses, and jackets. She also mixes and matches different patterns, textures, and fabrics, such as floral prints, lace, denim, and leather. She completes her look with chic shoes, such as heels, boots, or flats, and eye-catching jewelry, such as earrings, necklaces, or rings.

Wiki/Bio Facts

Fact	Value
Full name	Brittney Payton
Date of birth	25 December 1985
Place of birth	Chicago, USA
Nationality	American
Ethnicity	African-American
Zodiac sign	Capricorn
Height	N/A
Weight	N/A
Hair color	Dark brown
Eye color	Brown
Profession	Reporter, TV host, contributor
Net worth	$1.5 million (as of 2023)
Education	Bachelor’s degree in communications from DePaul University
Father	Walter Payton (NFL hall of famer)
Mother	Connie Payton (housewife)
Brother	Jarrett Payton (sports reporter)
Husband	Jordan Benson (since 2013)
Children	Blair Benson (daughter, born in 2017), Zoe Benson (son, born in 2019)
Current employer	BetRivers
Previous employer	Big 10 Network, WGN-TV station, FOX 32 TV network
Previous show	Chicago’s Best (host), Good Day Chicago (anchor)
Awards	Chicago Emmy Award (2013) for Chicago’s Best
Charity work	Walter and Connie Payton Foundation (co-founder and board member)
Sports broadcasting	NFL Network (contributor and presenter of Walter Payton Man of the Year award)
Instagram account	@brittneypayton with over 34k followers