Maria Bartiromo Weight, Height and Profile

Maria Bartiromo has never published her weight, and no reliable figure exists, though she is commonly described as petite and fit as of 2026. Reported height is about 5 ft 3 in (160 cm). What is better documented is her long career as a business journalist.

Quick facts

Why there is no weight figure

Journalists are not expected to share body statistics, and Bartiromo has focused on her work rather than her appearance. Anything quoted online without a source is guesswork. What the public sees is a polished broadcast professional with a recognisable on-air style.

From Brooklyn to the trading floor

She grew up in Brooklyn in an Italian-American family and studied journalism at New York University. After graduating she worked for CNN’s business coverage before moving to CNBC.

The Money Honey

At CNBC she became widely known as the first journalist to report live from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on a regular basis. The nickname “Money Honey” followed her for years, and she hosted Closing Bell. She also hosted Wall Street Journal Report with Maria Bartiromo. Her ability to explain markets in plain language, and her interviews with chief executives and policymakers, built her reputation.

Fox Business and Fox News

In 2014 she moved to Fox Business Network, where she hosted Mornings with Maria. She also launched Sunday Morning Futures on Fox News Channel, a weekly interview programme with political and business guests. She has written books on finance and women in business.

Style on air

On air she favours tailored jackets, bold colours and a brisk, informed delivery. Viewers often comment on how composed she appears during live market coverage.

Personal life

She married Jonathan Steinberg, a financial executive, in 2000. She keeps most other private details out of public view.

A reputation built on access

What separates Bartiromo from many television journalists is the number of top executives and policymakers she has interviewed over the years. Business reporting is often dry, and her approach, direct questions asked in plain language, helped make market news accessible to a wider audience. Viewers tuned in for explanations of what a rate decision or an earnings report actually meant.

That reputation is the main reason she is still a headline name today, and it is the story to read about rather than any body statistic.

Getting the story to Main Street

When Bartiromo started on the CNBC floor, financial news was a specialist subject, aimed at traders and executives. She helped change that by reporting in plain terms and asking the questions a viewer might ask. Over time CNBC became a mainstream channel, and she was one of its most recognisable faces. Closing Bell gave her a daily platform to report on how the markets ended the day and to talk to the people moving them.

Books and interviews

Alongside broadcasting she wrote Use the News (2001), a guide to reading financial coverage, and later The 10 Laws of Enduring Success (2018), which draws on conversations with business leaders. She has interviewed chief executives from many industries as well as policymakers, and her approach is formal and well-prepared, which is why guests tend to keep returning.

A note on the searches

Body statistics searches about broadcast journalists tend to reflect curiosity about the person on screen. The practical answer is the same each time: no official numbers exist, and a profile is more useful if it concentrates on the career.

What fans ask

Where did she go to college? She studied journalism at New York University.

What time are her shows on? Schedules change, so check the network’s current listings. Sunday Morning Futures has long been a weekend fixture, and Mornings with Maria airs on weekday mornings on Fox Business.

Frequently asked questions