- Born
- Birth nameGretchen Elizabeth Carlson
- Height5′ 3″ (1.60 m)
- Gretchen Carlson was born on June 21, 1966 in Anoka, Minnesota, USA. She is an actress and producer, known for Gretchen Carlson: Breaking the Silence (2019), Mr. Robot (2015) and House of Cards (2013). She has been married to Casey Richard Close since October 4, 1997. They have two children.
- SpouseCasey Richard Close(October 4, 1997 - present) (2 children)
- ChildrenChristian CloseKaia Close
- ParentsKaren Barbara (Hyllengren) CarlsonLee Roy Carlson
- RelativesKris Carlson Germain(Sibling)Henry Germain(Sibling)
- Her family has a General Motors auto dealership in Anoka, Minnesota. It has been in the Carlson family for 90 years [2009].
- National celebrity spokesperson for the March of Dimes, since 2002.
- One of her babysitters was Rep. Michele Bachmann.
- Her family's General Motors auto dealership received a letter notifying it to close by late 2010 [June 2009].
- Met future husband, Casey Close, on a blind date.
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