Chris Wallace, a CNN anchor, commented Donald Trump’s recent presidential debate performance against VP Kamala Harris was “devastating.”
While Wallace highlighted Harris’ strong presence throughout the debate, he noted Trump looked “angry” and “scowling.”
Highlights
- Despite their biological connection, Chris Wallace and Mike Wallace had a distant relationship from early on.
- Chris Wallace’s elder brother, Peter, passed away in a mishap.
- Wallace gave credit to his late stepdad for his interest in journalism.
Similarly, in Wallace’s recent episode of his Max series Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace? he called out Dennis Quaid. The anchor pressed the actor on his support for former President Trump.
As Quaid is up for playing Ronald Reagan in an upcoming biopic Reagan, Wallace said the late Republican icon would likely be “appalled” by Trump’s behavior.
Chris Wallace And Mike Wallace Are Related As They Are Father And Son
Yes, Chris Wallace and Mike Wallace are related. Talking about their relationship, they are father and son.
Like Chris, his dad Mike was a famous journalist. He was the renowned host of 60 Minutes and a legend known for his challenging, wide-ranging interviews.
Chris is often compared to his father in the same aspects. Like Mike, the 77 years old made a name for his sharp-witted questioning and ability to talk on complex topics.
Mike welcomed Chris with his first wife, Norma Kaphan. Besides Chris, the former couple was blessed with an elder son, Peter Wallace.
Sadly, Peter’s life was cut short after he got into a mountain climbing incident. Chris’ late brother was only 19 years old.
Talking about Chris’ parents, his mother and father parted ways when the CNN anchor was only 1 year old.
After the divorce, Chris lived with his mom and stepdad, Bill Leonard. Professionally, his stepfather was the President of CBS News.
Speaking of Chris’ biological father, Mike also moved on after the divorce. He married his second wife, Buff Cobb, in 1940. However, they parted ways in 1955.
The same year, Mike met Lorraine Perigord. They married, but the couple legally separated, but things didn’t work out.
Afterward, Chris’ dad moved on with his fourth wife, Mary Yates. They were together till his last breath.
Chris Wallace And Mike Wallace Grew Closer With The Haste Of Time
As mentioned earlier, Chris Wallace was only one year old when his parents decided to end their relationship. After that, he was primarily raised by his mother.
Due to this, Chris never got a chance to develop a close bond with Mike. Furthermore, his dad’s demanding career in journalism didn’t give them time to be closer.
Mike once acknowledged that he was more interested in his work than being a father.
The CNN correspondent even credits his stepdad, rather than his biological father, for his interest in journalism.
Chris said Bill was more involved in his career decision-making than Mike. The late CBS News president even helped him get an internship with Walter Cronkite at the 1964 political conventions.
Additionally, Chris even noted his late stepfather as
“the single most important person in my life.”
Chris Wallace
However, Chris later formed a closer bond with his biological father, Mike. After Mike lost his eldest son, he was there for his second son.
Mike and Chris gradually became closer, ending their distant relationship. So, despite their initial estrangement, the father and son formed a closer bond.
Moreover, after Chris lost his father in 2012, he noted him as his “best reporter” and “best friend.” In his words,
He became my best friend. And at the end, he was surrounded by children, grandchildren, and even great-grandchildren. I already miss him terribly.
Chris Wallace
Additional Information
- Chris Wallace has a stepsister, Pauline Dora, and two stepbrothers, Angus and Eames, from his father’s side.
- Wallace is the father of six children: four from his first marriage with Elizabeth Farrell and two from his previous relationship with his second wife.
- With his successful career in journalism, Wallace accumulates a massive net worth of $25 million as of 2024.
