Maria Taylor is an American sportscaster. She has worked for outlets such as ESPN, NBC Sports, and more. Working for a decade as a sportscaster, she has achieved a lot throughout her career.
Let’s get to know more about Maria Taylor.
Maria Taylor Husband Now
Soon after her divorce, Maria Taylor got re-married. She posted a picture of her and her husband from their wedding day in February 2021, captioning it “I love our story”.
Although Maria has been keeping her newlywed life out of the public’s eye, her husband is reportedly named Jonathan Lee.
Maria and her new husband Jonathan are parents to two children, a son and a daughter, whose names have not yet been revealed but are frequent faces on Taylor’s social media. If they are her own children, however, is yet to be confirmed.
Maria Taylor Former Husband & Children
Maria Taylor was previously married to her husband Rodney Blackstock. The couple first met in 2014 and reportedly, they had called off their first engagement before reuniting after three years and getting married.
They got married in the May of 2019 and soon filed for a divorce, although the exact date is unknown. The couple does not have children together.
Maria Taylor Ex-Husband Wiki
Maria Taylor’s ex-husband Rodney Blackstock was born in Greensboro, North Carolina. He suffered a harsh childhood and his mother passed away when he was only 12 years old. Rodney graduated from Greensboro College with a bachelor’s degree in commercial and advertising art.
He is currently the owner and agent of AAA-The Auto Club Group and has been in this position since May 2020. Blackstock was previously a State Farm Agent and the director of sports marketing at Q4 Sports.
Maria Taylor Age
When was Maria Taylor born? Maria Taylor was born in 1987. She celebrated her 35th birthday on May 12, 2022.
Her zodiac sign is Taurus.
Maria Taylor Family
Maria Taylor was born to parents Steve Taylor and Suzette Taylor. Her father Steve Taylor is a former FBI agent and he retired in January 2015. Her parents have now been married for 40 years.
In her family, Maria Taylor has a brother named Steve and a sister named Vanna.
Maria Taylor Education
Maria Taylor attended Centennial High School. During her time here, she had a four-year basketball career.
She has a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism and a master’s degree in business administration, both from the University of Georgia in 2009 and 2013 respectively. She received an athletic scholarship and played volleyball and basketball during her college years from 2005 to 2009.
Maria Taylor Career
At her college, Maria Taylor was a reporter and host for IMG College for 3 years. She appeared in various studios such as SEC Men’s Basketball Tonight, and Dawg Report.
In 2013, Maria Taylor joined ESPN. She started working at SEC Network in 2014 as a college football reporter and was also an analyst on other SEC telecasts. Maria began hosting the NBA Countdown in 2019. She joined NBC Sports in 2020 and covered the 2020 Summer Olympics. She has now been working at NBC Sports for more than 2 years.
Maria Taylor At ESPN
Maria Taylor first joined ESPN as a sideline reporter in 2013. She steadily worked here until 2020. In 2019, she started hosting the NBA Countdown. During the pandemic NBA Countdown, which was hosted by Taylor was named the Finals pregame and halftime show.
Reportedly, in 2020, ESPN offered to increase Maria Taylor’s annual salary. But she turned down this offer and joined NBC Sports.
Maria Taylor Salary 2022, Net Worth
Maria Taylor’s net worth is an estimated $6 million. She has amassed her fortune through her career as a newscaster.
Reportedly, in 2020, ESPN offered to raise Maria Taylor’s salary from $1 million to $5 million. She, however, turned down the offer to join NBC Sports. She must now be earning a similar income through her work.
Maria Taylor Social Media
Maria Taylor’s verified Instagram account “mariaaylor” has 306K followers and 92 posts at the time of writing this article.
Her Twitter account is under the same username and she currently has 295.3K followers. She has 95K followers on Facebook.
Maria Taylor Wikipedia Facts
| Real Name / Full Name | Suzette Maria Taylor |
| Birthday / Date of Birth | May 12, 1987 |
| Age | 35 |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Born Country | U.S |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | African-American |
| Parents | Steve Taylor, Suzette Taylor |
| Profession | Sportscaster |
| Education (High School / College / University) | University of Georgia, Centennial High School |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Spouse | Jonathan Lee (Jon Lee) |
| Children | 1 son, 1 daughter |
| Net Worth | $6 million |
| Salary | $90,000 |
