American political commentator and author Dana Perino currently functions as the co-anchor of Fox News America's Newsroom alongside Bill Hemmer and co-host of The Five. 

Read the full article to know about Dana Perino's husband Peter Mcmahon, love at first flight, net worth, height, and age

Who is Dana Perino's Husband?

The Evanston native has been relishing a happily married life with her entrepreneur husband Peter McMahon since 1998.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

McMahon, a Blackpool native, is a businessman related to the sales of medical products. He is currently serving as the President at GreenSleeve Surgical based in New York.

He previously served as White House press secretary for President George W. Bush from September 2007 to January 2009. He also owned the medical products and service branding company Icon Medical from 1999 to 2006.

Moreover, he also possesses an illustrious resume having worked in the likes of Promedic Ltd, DePuy Healthcare, Therakos (J&J), and Codman (J&J). 

The English man had studied at the University of Southern Colorado in Pueblo.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

How old are Dana Perino and Her Husband Peter?

Dana Marie Perino was born on 9 May 1972 (age 51) in Evanston, Wyoming, U.S. She is 18 years younger than her husband Peter McMahon, who was born on 6 June 1954 in Blackpool, United Kingdom. 

She stands at the height of 5 feet and 1 inch, whereas her husband is 7 inches taller with the height of 5 feet and 8 inches. 

What is Dana Perino's Net Worth?

According to Celebritynetworth, Perino has an estimated net worth of $6 million. Her husband Peter McMahon has an estimated net worth of $10 million. 

Dana Perino's and Future Husband Peter Love at First Sight

It was 17 August 1997, and Perino boarded a flight from Denver to Chicago. Next to her seat was business mogul McMahon, whom she met for the first time, she shared the story in her 2017 book 'And The Good News Is."

Impressed with his cute looks and British accent, Perino immediately thought of starting a relationship with him. She even checked if he had worn an engagement ring - and to her blessing, he was single.

“I was walking down the jetway behind this cute little blonde with her ponytail swinging, and I thought, I hope I sit beside her,” McMahon told Yahoo Life, followed by comments from the Fox News Host on what was her first impression of her now-husband. "Oh, he’s cute, and he’s not wearing a wedding ring, and he has a British accent." 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

She also recalled the meeting speaking to the Hudson Union Society and revealed that she only paid attention to him after he asked if she required his assistance to put her handbag in the overhead section.

"I did this quick scan that all women can do," she shared. 

The strangers, then, connected instantly at first sight, and they ended up talking for the whole journey to Chicago.

But Dana had some reservations as they chatted along the way. She shared,

I remember looking out the window saying, 'Okay Lord, I know I asked you to help me find somebody, but he lives in England, he's 18 years older than me, he's been married twice before — did I mention he lives in England?

At the end of the flight, they exchanged emails and phone numbers - and thereafter, they regularly kept in touch with each other.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Eleven months after their first meeting, McMahon proposed to Perino to marry him. The Fox News anchor, however, took nearly a couple of months to accept the proposal.

Dana gave me a letter and the letter told me how much she loved me, how much she had enjoyed her time in the U.K., how much she enjoyed being with me. And then at the end she said, ‘Yes, I will marry you.'

Dana Perino and Her Husband are happy Together

Dana Perino and her husband Peter Mcmahoneventually got married on 30 September 1998.

Now, The couple is enjoying their married life to the fullest. With over two decades going, they still have a long way to go.

The couple completed 23 years of their first meeting in August 2020. On that occasion, Perino took to Instagram and posted an adorable picture with her husband McMahon.

"Met on an airplane 23 years ago today," she captioned. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

The couple had previously celebrated McMahon turning 63 years of age on 12 June 2017. 

The birthday celebration was not just a celebration of her husband's born day but also a celebration of their relationship. Dana summed up the bash by saying:

There was a great cake with the pictures of the two countries, two dogs and the plane and a sidecar on it.

Another such instance was when the anchor posted a picture with her husband on the auspicious occasion of their 19th anniversary on August 17, 2016.

She captioned her post, saying, "Peter McMahon and I met on an airplane 19 years ago today. See, fellow travelers, it CAN happen!"

Dana Perino shared a picture with her husband Peter McMahon on the special occasion of their 19th anniversary.

Dana Perino shared a picture with her husband Peter McMahon on the special occasion of their 19th anniversary. (Photo: Dana's Facebook)

Also in an episode of her Fox News podcast, Everything Will Be Okay, she had an interview with her husband in which she described him as "A phenomenal businessman, mentor, and human being." But, don't worry about personal bias. As Perino herself joked after her particularly gushy intro, "I'm not just saying that because he's my husband." 

Perino And McMahon Have Dog as Children

Although the couple does not have any children, they do not repent their decisions about not conceiving.

The reason for not having kids may be because they are so busy with their own line of work and thus, have no time. They have adopted a dog named Jasper, whom they nurture like their kid.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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And Jasper is not just their dog but also the couple's companion.

Not only do they play together with their beloved, but Jasper also provides company to McMahon as he settles down after a hectic day and watches his wife's show The Five.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Perino surely is having the time of her life, after all, what more do you need other than a loving husband and your pup, waiting ahead of the TV screen in eagerness to catch a glimpse of you?

That being said, McMahon has two kids from his previous marriage.

He told Fox News, "My greatest joy is dying laughing with my family about something on a family trip — where we are focused on each other and having a good time. If on that same trip I could play 18 holes under par, then that’s pure joy."

Perino Has a Degree in Mass Communication

Perino was born on 9 May 1972, in Evanston, Wyoming, to parents Janice and Leo Perino. Due to less revelation, her family and early life are a mystery to most of us.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

She attended the Ponderosa High School in Parker. She graduated from Colorado State University in 1993 and earned her degree in mass communication. She completed her master's degree from the University of Illinois at Springfield.

Perino's Career Ladder 

Perino began her career working on the University's forensic team at KTSC-TV. After that, she worked in Washington D.C. as a staff assistant for Congressmen Scott Mclnnis.

Following that, she nearly served four years as press secretary for Dan Schaefer.

In November 2001, Perino secured the position as a spokesperson for the Department of justice for two years. 

She then joined the White House staff as the associate director of communications for the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), where she provided strategic advice on message development, media relations, and public outreach.

The Fox anchor also served as a Deputy Press Secretary from 2005 to 2007. She was the Acting White House Press Secretary for a month in 2007.

In September 2007, she was promoted to assistant to the President and served as White House Press Secretary until the end of the Bush Administration in January 2009.  

She was nominated by President Barack Obama in November 2009 to serve on the Broadcasting Board Of Governors.

In 2010, she started teaching political communication at George Washington University.

Likewise, in September 2016, Dana's podcast Perino & Stirewalt: I'll Tell You What premiered as a weekly limited series on the Fox News channel.