Who Is Carley Shimkus?

Carley Shimkus is an American journalist and television host. She currently co‑hosts Fox & Friends First on the Fox News Channel, where she reports news and engages with early‑morning audiences. Shimkus began her career at Fox News in 2009 as an associate producer before moving in front of the camera over the years.

She was born on November 7, 1986, in Long Valley, New Jersey. Shimkus grew up in a family rooted in diverse cultural backgrounds: her father is of Lithuanian descent and worked as a chemist, while her mother is Puerto Rican and was a flight attendant.

Education and Career Path

Shimkus pursued her interest in journalism by earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcast Journalism from Quinnipiac University in 2009.

After graduating, she joined Fox News and steadily climbed the ranks. Then she transitioned to on‑air roles where she reports on a wide variety of topics including news trends, entertainment, and cultural stories.

Love Story and Marriage

Carley met her future husband, Peter Buchignani, in 2013 after reconnecting years prior. Soon, their friendship grew into a relationship.

They married on August 8, 2015, in a ceremony held in New Jersey.

Peter Buchignani is a finance professional who works in securitized product sales at Amherst Pierpont Securities, after earlier positions in MBS sales at Deutsche Bank and Barclays Capital. He also graduated from Princeton University with a degree in politics.

Despite their busy careers—Carley in New York and Peter in Chicago—they maintain a strong partnership and support each other both personally and professionally.

Parenthood: Son Brock

In February 2023, Carley and Peter welcomed their first child together, a son named Brock Edward Buchignani. Shimkus shared the news with her followers and has since posted moments from their life as a family.

Carley has openly talked about juggling early‑morning broadcasts with motherhood, showing how she balances family life with a demanding media career.

Balancing Career and Family

Today, Carley continues to thrive as a broadcaster. She remains active on social media, where she often posts about family life and special moments with her husband and son.

Together, Carley and Peter reflect a modern family balancing professional goals, love, and parenthood.