If you belong to a celebrities’ family, fame will come in your way whether you indulge in it or not. The same case goes for Merri Kelly Hannity, who gained the limelight right from her birth. She is the only daughter of the veteran talk show host, Sean Hannity.
The successful talk show host, Sean led a successful married life for around two decades, however, he ultimately divorced his then-wife Jill Rhodes. Despite their divorce, the former couple maintains an amicable relationship and pretty affirmative about their children’s future.
Well, talking about Merri, she is into sports. She plays tennis and has already won some major titles to date. In today’s article, we would be talking about Merri’s childhood, her relationship with her parents and siblings, her passion for sports, and many more.
Born and Brought in High-Profile Family
Merri Kelly Hannity was born on 29th August 2011, in Cold Spring Harbor, New York. She grew up in an affluent family.

She was born as the second child of renowned television personality Sean Hannity and Jill Rhodes. Talking about her father’s media journey, he kicked-off his career by working as a general contractor at UC Santa Barbara. The workaholic personality gradually became part of many TV networks before being confirmed as the show host on Fox News. He currently serves as the host of The Sean Hannity Show.
Meanwhile, Hannity was named as one of the most-watched hosts in cable news by Forbes in 2018. On the other hand, Merri’s mother is also a former journalist.
Merri Kelly Hannity High School and College
Sean’s daughter, Merri, attended Cold Spring Harbor High School in Huntington, graduating from the school in 2020. The same year, Merry enrolled at the University of Michigan and will accomplish her graduation in 2024.
Is a Promising Tennis Plyer
Although both of her parents belong to the media industry, Merri does have an interest in a different field. She is s tennis player who was widely involved in the game at her high school. She won the Nassau singles title in 2016. But, the promising player then took a hiatus of two years, only making her come back in 2019.
Hannity won the 2019 Nassau and Suffolk County Championship. She also competed in the 2019 NYSPHSAA Championships, finishing third in singles. Besides, Merri ranked as the No. 41 senior in her high school class and No. 4 in the estate of New York. She also won the 2020 US Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award for her devotion to sports.
Merri Kelly Hannity Brother Also Plays Tennis
Like Merri, her older brother Sean Patrick Hannity (born on November 3, 1998) is also a tennis player. The Laurel Springs School pupil appeared in the ITA All-American Championships. He also competed at the Wake Forest Invitational, winning a pair of titles.
Besides, Sean was part of the National Honor Society.
Merri Kelly Hannity Parents’ Divorce After 20-Year of Marriage
Sean and his wife, Jill Rhodes, divorced after being in a marital relationship for more than two decades. A source close to the couple told Page Six, the former flames finalized their divorce a year before the news came out in June 2020. An insider further revealed the exes went their separate ways several years ago, but they managed to keep it quiet.
A joint statement issued by Sean and Jill to Page Six read,
“Sean and Jill are committed to working together for the best interests of their children. Amicable agreements were entered into over four years ago between Sean and Jill. They maintain a close relationship as parents to their children. Neither will have any further comments and ask for the sake of their children that their privacy be respected.”
Judging by the above-mentioned statement, the ex-duo will do their best for the benefit of their kids. They also often appear together attending their kids’ tennis tournament.

Source: Daily Mail
Sources reported, the two separated on mutual understanding and still remain good friends. Well, many of you are curious to know how one of the long-lasting couples ended their relationship in divorce? Once, a source close to Sean said that their split’s main reason was his endless workload.
Following their divorce, Sean moved on with his new girlfriend Ainsley Earhardt, a Fox & Friends co-host. Tabloids say the duo had been dating secretly for years before their romance became public in 2020.
What is Merri Kelly Hannity Net Worth?
The estimated wealth of Merri is still under review. But we can say undoubtedly that the star kid has had a lavish lifestyle.
Besides, her father Sean’s huge wealth stands at $250 million as of 2021, and his annual salary is $40 million. There are not many details surrounding his properties in the media. But, he reportedly owned a house in Lloyd Neck, New York. Sean listed the 4,824 square feet property back in early 2014 with an asking price of $3.6 million. It boasts 4 bedrooms, 5 full and 1 half bathroom.
Does Merri Hannity Have a Boyfriend?
The daughter of Sean Hannity has yet to say anything about her love life. Therefore, we can’t say for sure whether Merri does have a boyfriend or not.
Furthermore, Hannity doesn’t have any social media engagements.
Some Other Interesting Facts About Merri
- Her age is 19 in 2021.
- She belongs to American nationality and is Caucasian as per her ethnicity.
- Hannity reportedly divides her time living with both of her parents.