diplomat lawyer legal commentator political consultant television personality author
Kimberly Ann Guilfoyle was born on March 9, 1969, in San Francisco, California. Her mother, Mercedes Gerena Guilfoyle, died of leukemia when Kimberly was a child, and her father, Anthony John Guilfoyle, raised her and her younger brother. Her early family experience and later professional life were closely associated with the San Francisco Bay Area, where she began her legal career and later served as the city's first lady during Gavin Newsom's mayoral term.
Guilfoyle earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Davis, in 1991 and a Juris Doctor degree from San Francisco Law School in 1994. Her legal education preceded a career that combined criminal prosecution, courtroom advocacy, television legal analysis, political commentary, and public service.
Guilfoyle began her legal career as a prosecutor with the San Francisco District Attorney's Office from 1991 to 1996. After working as a deputy district attorney with the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office, where she handled adult and juvenile cases, she returned to San Francisco in 2000 as an assistant district attorney and served there through 2004. During this period she co-prosecuted the nationally publicized People v. Noel and Knoller dog-mauling case, which resulted in second-degree murder convictions. In 2004 she moved into television, co-hosting Court TV's Both Sides and providing legal analysis for ABC News, CNN's Anderson Cooper 360, and other national programs. She joined Fox News Channel in 2006 as a legal analyst and became host of The Line Up, an original co-host of The Five, and a contributor to other Fox programs. She left Fox News in 2018 after more than a decade with the network. Guilfoyle subsequently became active in Republican politics. She served as vice chairwoman of the pro-Trump super PAC America First Action, worked as a senior adviser to Donald Trump's 2020 campaign, and chaired the Trump Victory Finance Committee's national finance operation. She later worked as a political consultant for Make America Great Again Policies from 2021 to 2023. In 2025 President Donald Trump nominated her to be ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary to Greece. She took office in Athens in November 2025 as the first woman to serve as U.S. ambassador to Greece. She resigned on October 13, 2026, after the White House asked her to leave amid allegations of improper conduct, which she denied.
Co-prosecuted the People v. Noel and Knoller dog-mauling case in San Francisco, a nationally and internationally publicized criminal trial that resulted in second-degree murder convictions.
Became an original co-host of Fox News Channel's The Five and a prominent national television legal commentator.
Authored Making the Case: How to Be Your Own Best Advocate, a 2015 national bestseller combining autobiographical experiences with practical advice on advocacy and personal advancement.
Served as the first woman to hold the post of United States ambassador to Greece.
Was listed by Marquis Who's Who as a noteworthy legal commentator and television personality.
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2015Guilfoyle has worked as a senior adviser and fundraiser for Donald Trump's presidential campaigns and served in senior political positions associated with Republican campaign organizations.
Guilfoyle has been associated with the American Bar Association, including service on an advisory board, the La Raza Lawyers Association, the California District Attorneys Association, and the San Francisco Women's Political Caucus. She also served as a board member of the Gastroesophageal Cancer Foundation.
Served on an advisory board.
American Bar Association , United States
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La Raza Lawyers Association , United States
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California District Attorneys Association , United States
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San Francisco Women's Political Caucus , United States
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Gastroesophageal Cancer Foundation , United States
Guilfoyle was married to San Francisco politician Gavin Christopher Newsom from December 8, 2001, until their divorce was finalized on February 28, 2006. She married businessman and designer Eric Villency on May 27, 2006; they separated in 2009. They have one son, Ronan Anthony Villency, born in 2006. Through her marriage to Newsom, she served as first lady of San Francisco during part of his tenure as mayor.
Married Kimberly Guilfoyle on December 8, 2001; their divorce was finalized on February 28, 2006. Newsom later became governor of California.
Married Kimberly Guilfoyle on May 27, 2006; they separated in 2009 and have one son, Ronan Anthony Villency.
Son of Kimberly Guilfoyle and Eric Villency, born in 2006.
