What Megyn Kelly's Husband Really Does For A Living
Despite past career blunders and multiple controversies, Megyn Kelly hasn't stepped out of the spotlight. Viewers recall the time the talk show host made ignorant remarks about blackface, which led to the cancellation of her show, "Megyn Kelly Today." From her Twitter feud with Sarah Silverman to her face-off with Jane Fonda, there are several celebrities who can't stand Kelly. Yet, these questionable incidents haven't stopped the former "Fox News" anchor from moving forward in her career.
Kelly currently hosts "The Megyn Kelly Show," which focuses on trending political and pop-culture topics. One notable person she's brought on is her husband, Douglas Brunt, who she married in 2008. During one episode of "The Megyn Kelly Show," the couple reflected on the evolution of their relationship. Brunt raved about his wife, gushing, "You're our secret sauce. I really believe that. You're the most self-aware person I know." In addition, Brunt has spoken about one of his passion projects, which was actually influenced by his career.
Douglas Brunt is a CEO turned author
Douglas Brunt's career has evolved throughout the years. From 2001 to 2011, he was the president and CEO of the software company Authentium Inc. In 2010, he sold the company for $8 million, per Marie Claire. Following his exit as CEO, Brunt pursued his writing career. In 2012, he released his debut book, "Ghosts of Manhattan," which was a New York Times bestseller. A prolific writer, he's also published the books "The Means" and "Trophy Son: A Novel."
Following the release of "Ghosts of Manhattan," he appeared on Fox News to discuss his book. Brunt's wife, Megyn Kelly, summarized the premise of the novel, saying, "Against this Wall Street lifestyle backdrop, it's the story of one man's struggle to save his soul, to change his life." Brunt added, "It's someone who's very unhappy with his circumstances." He described how the reality of the Wall Street lifestyle can eventually burn one out, leading to introspection and a life shift.
Kelly let fans know just how hard her husband worked on the book. As Kelly had married Brunt when he was a CEO, she actually didn't know what to expect before reading the initial copy. But once she read it, she was extremely impressed.
Douglas Brunt has a podcast featuring renowned writers
In addition to being an author, Douglas Brunt hosts a podcast called "Dedicated with Doug Brunt," which features discussions with renowned writers, per his podcast's website. In an interview on "The Megyn Kelly Show," he talked about what inspired him to start his podcast. Brunt revealed that he loved the idea of getting the chance to learn more about an author he admired. He shared, "Whenever you finish a book, it's like, 'God, I wish I could meet this person and sit down and have a drink.' So that's really what the show is." Acclaimed writers, such as Jennifer Egan and Lee Child, have appeared on the podcast.
In one episode of "Dedicated," Brunt interviewed novelist Anna Quindlen. In a series of rapid-fire questions, he asked her to share one piece of advice for listeners. Quindlen replied, "Look around. Really look around. There comes a moment and it comes too soon — usually when we're maybe 12, 13, 14 — when we stop seeing what's around us. We stop seeing the people we love. We stop seeing the natural world around us."