Wikipedia Biography / Profile Background
Introduction :
- Presenting mainly the sports news at KTTV Fox 11 network, Liz Habib is an award-winning anchor and journalist, with years of experience.
- Having reported extensively on the return of the NFL to Los Angeles, Liz has reported extensively on the progress of the Los Angeles Rams.
- Making regular appearances on LA, Studio 11 LA and the 10 pm news on Fox 11, she has also contributed to Fox Sports 1, Fox News and CNN.
- She joined KTTV in the year 2005 and covered the Lakers NBA Championship wins in 2009 and 2010 & the Stanley Cup victories of the Anaheim Ducks in the year 2007. However, she became the main sports anchor only in the year 2011.
- Post becoming the main anchor, Habib covered and reported the Stanley Cup victories of the Los Angeles Kings in 2012 and 2014.
Personal Life : Parents, Family and Education
- Liz is married to Charles Whittaker.
- Her father was a collegiate swimmer and sports runs in the family as she has 6 brothers, out of which 4 were associated with Division 1 sports in college.
- Due to their work commitments Liz and her husband have to frequently shuttle between Orange County and Los Angeles. They have 2 pet dogs which are named Wiley and Teddy.
- Liz Habib was part of the Class of 1988 batch of English and Journalism students at The University of Pittsburgh.
- She was also a student at St. Francis Academy in Pittsburgh.
TV Career, Job, Salary and Net Worth :
- Liz has worked as a news anchor at KTVK in Phoenix & as an anchor/ reporter at WKYC in Cleveland. Previously, she was also associated with WTOV-TV in Steubenville/ Wheeling as an anchor/ reporter.
- Liz has been the main sports anchor at KTTV Fox, Los Angeles since 2005 and presents the Fox 11 overtime NFL and college post-game shows and Fox 11 Extra Innings which is aired right after the MLB Games.
- As part of her work assignment, Liz also reports & covers the Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angeles Angels MLB teams.
- During this time, she also focused on NBA teams Los Angeles Lakers & Los Angeles Clippers. The other teams that she covers are the Los Angeles Kings & Anaheim Ducks of the NHL, and Los Angeles Galaxy of MLS.
- Habib also frequently covers local college games. The college teams that she reports on are mainly, USC and UCLA.
Interesting Facts and Trivia :
- Liz writes on her social media profile that she loves their beach house in Newport Beach, hiking, hanging out with friends, having great dinners, watching movies, and she always misses her family.
- In 2012, Adweek labeled Liz as the worst sports anchor in Los Angeles and highlighted a new article on its digital platform with a video of her “stumbling” through the highlights of a Kings-Phoenix Coyotes game. They took offense, especially at her calling the Hockey puck a ball.
- She has won Emmy awards two times in her career for her brilliant reporting and anchoring and showcasing her excellence.
- While reporting on Kobe Bryant’s death in January 2020, Liz’s voice cracked on camera. She paused to wipe off her tears.
Body Figure / Physical Info
Liz Habib Measurements :
- Eye Color : Brown
- Haircut / Hair Color : Brown
- How tall / Height : No confirmed information is available.
- Liz Habib Feet / Legs / Shoe Size : 7.5
- Pregnant? : Currently, she is not expecting a baby.
- Liz Habib Weight Loss : Many Google queries regarding this. On December 1, 2016, Liz tweeted “I’m not trying to lose weight. I don’t need any workout suggestions – I’ve been working out my entire life. For 30 days- no days off.”
Personal / Home / Contact Details
- Liz Habib Married? : Yes
- Children / No of Kids : –
- Ethnicity / Origin / Heritage / Race : Lebanese / Middle-Eastern
- Nationality : American
Liz, you are so well versed and professional. And very kind to people you don’t even know, like me! Your work is appreciated!
Congrats on going to Super Bowl LIII. Have fun Liz!
Liz Habib birthday!!!