Paula Zahn net worth updates, bio, messy divorce and kids.

Crime documentaries have always been a subject of fascination and interest to the common folk. From movies to novels, a portrayal of some of the most mysterious killers of history has always gathered a large number of viewers. Playing on the same trope, On the Case with Paula Zahn follows several high-profile cases and attempts to reach the final truth. The series features veteran journalist Paula Zahn who has left the comfort of the studio for the field. The series features the opinions of each party involved in the case. In the end, viewers are left on their own to decide what happened in the case. In this article, we take a closer look at the host of the series, Paula Zahn.

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Early Life

Paula Ann Zahn was born on the 24th of February 1956 in Omaha, Nebraska. Paula was born into a middle-class family where her mother worked as a teacher and her father was a salesman for the IMB Corporation. Paula was one of the four children of the family and was raised alongside her brothers, Mark and Steve, and a little sister, Leslie. Even though Paula first attended Washington Junior High School, she later switched over to Naperville Central High School. In 1978, Paula graduated from Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri with a bachelor’s degree in Journalism. In the summer of 2003, Paula received an Honorary degree from Dowling College in Oakdale.

During her years in high school, Paula attended several beauty pageant contests and reached the semi-finals of Miss Teenage America.

Professional Career

After finishing her internship at the WBBM-TV network, Paula began working for the WFAA-TV station in Dallas. She later switched over to KFMB-TV in San Diego, California. In the years that followed, Paula worked for several stations including KPRC-TV in Houston, Texas, and KCBS-TV in Los Angeles, California.

Her first ticket to fame came when she began working in the news team for ABC News. She was asked to host The Health Show before taking over World News This Morning.

Paula quit ABC News in 1990 and started working for CBS News. She was offered the chance to host the program, CBS This Morning. During her time at CBS, Paula also covered the 1992 Winter Olympics in France and the 1994 Winter Olympics in Norway.

After a nine-year career at CBS, Paula switched over to the Fox News Channel. She worked on programs including The Fox Report and was handed her show entitled, The Edge with Paula Zahn. After enjoying a two-year stay at Fox, Paula shifted to CNN and began hosting a new show, American Morning with Paula Zahn. She quit CNN in July 2007 and started working for the WNET network on 9 November 2008. Paula started working on her new show, On the Case with Paula Zahn, on the 19th of October 2009 which has gone on to have 26 seasons as of 2023.

Personal Life

Paula Zahn is a renowned journalist and host of the true crime series On the Case with Paula Zahn. She has covered many important events and stories in her long and successful career, but her personal life has also been the subject of media attention. Paula married Richard Cohen, a real estate developer, in 1987, after meeting him in Boston while working as a local TV anchor. They had three children together: Austin Bryce, Jared Brandon, and Haley.

However, in 2007, Paula shocked the public by announcing that she was divorcing Cohen after 20 years of marriage. The reason for their split was even more scandalous: Paula had allegedly been having an affair with Paul Fribourg, the chairman and CEO of Continental and a friend of Cohen’s. According to some sources, Paula and Cohen had stopped being intimate for some time, and Paula fell in love with Fribourg, who was also married at the time.

The divorce turned into a messy legal battle, as Paula sued Cohen for mishandling $25 million of her money. She accused him of making dubious investments with her earnings, while he claimed that she spent more than she earned on their lavish lifestyle.

Paula and Cohen finalized their divorce in 2009, after two years of acrimony and drama. Paula has since moved on with her life and career, focusing on her show On the Case with Paula Zahn, which she produces and hosts since 2009. She has not remarried or confirmed any new relationship since her divorce. Cohen has also remained single and continues to work as a real estate developer in New York City. Their three children are now adults and have pursued their own paths in life.

Net worth

Paula Zahan has worked for several prominent television networks, such as ABC, CBS, Fox, and CNN, covering a wide range of stories and events on both morning and nightly news programs. She has also won nine Emmys and other awards for her work. In addition, she is a public speaker who commands around $30,000 to $50,000 per appearance. As of 2023, Paul has an estimated net worth of $20 Million. A significant part of her earning comes from her career reality television career.

Physical Traits

She has a striking beauty that reflects her intelligence, confidence, and charisma. Her blonde hair is usually styled in a short and chic bob that frames her face and accentuates her blue eyes. Her complexion is fair and flawless, with a hint of rosiness on her cheeks. She has 5 feet 9 inches stature, a slender and graceful figure that she showcases in sophisticated outfits that suit her profession and personality. She often wears tailored suits, blouses, skirts, and dresses in solid colors or subtle patterns, accessorized with simple jewelry and heels. She favors classic and timeless pieces that enhance her natural elegance and poise. Paula Zahn is a woman who knows how to dress for success and impress with her style and substance.

Personality Traits

Zahn has a passion for news and a commitment to excellence that have earned her respect and recognition in the industry. She is also a versatile and talented person who has competed in beauty pageants, played the cello professionally, and covered various topics ranging from health and sports to politics and crime. Zahn is a strong and resilient woman who has faced challenges and controversies in her career, such as being fired from Fox News for breach of contract and having to debut on CNN on the day of the 9/11 attacks. She has also endured a bitter divorce from her husband of 20 years, Richard Cohen, in 2007. Despite these difficulties, Zahn has maintained her professionalism and integrity as a journalist and a mother of three children. Zahn is a role model for aspiring journalists and women who want to balance work and family. She is an intelligent, compassionate, and courageous person who strives to inform, inspire, and empower her audience with her stories.

Wiki/Bio Facts

Name	Paula Ann Zahn
Birthdate	February  24, 1956
Birthplace	Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Nationality	American
Ethnicity	White
Height	5 ft 9 inches (1.75 m)
Career	Television personality, Newscaster, Journalist
Net worth	$20 M (estimated)
Marital Status	Divorced
Husband	Richard Cohen (m. 1987–2007)
Relationship Status	Single
Parents	Norm Zahn, Betty Zahn
Siblings	Mark, Steve, Leslie
Children	Jared Brandon Cohen, Haley Cohen, Austin Bryce Cohen
Zodiac	Pisces