Who Is Wolf Blitzer's Wife? All About Lynn Blitzer and Her Relationship with the CNN Anchor

Mar. 15, 2025

Wolf Blitzer and Lynn Blitzer attend Jason Binn’s Niche Media’s WHCAD after party with Bing at the Renaissance Washington D.C. Hotel on May 1, 2010 in Washington City.Photo:Paul Morigi/WireImage

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Wolf Blitzerhas worked atCNNfor over 30 years, but he’s been married to his wife, Lynn Blitzer, for even longer.

The couple married in 1973 when the veteran journalist was working as a Washington, D.C., correspondent forThe Jerusalem Post,and they went on to welcome their only child, daughter Ilana Blitzer, in 1981. While Wolf spends his time on-screen, Lynn has worked as a personal shopper and stylist.

The pair are very private when it comes to their personal lives, but Lynn does attend the occasional industry event to support her husband’s career. They posed for photos at the opening of The Collection Mall in Maryland in 2006 and at theNational Museum of Women in the Artsin 2014. In November 2024, Wolf and Lynn are set to be honorary chairs ofMomentmagazine’s annual gala.

So, who is Wolf Blitzer’s wife? Here’s everything to know about Lynn Blitzer and her over 50-year marriage to the CNN host.

She was a personal shopper

Lynn worked as a personal shopper and wardrobe stylist at Saks Fifth Avenue, according to herLinkedIn profile. Wolf even credited his wife for his sense of style.

“I have an excellent personal shopper: my wife Lynn,” he toldHuffPostin 2009, adding: “She is a professional shopper at Saks.”

She and Wolf married in 1973

Wolf Blitzer and Lynn Blitzer attend the after party for BET Honors 2012 at the Smithsonian American Art Museum & National Portrait Gallery.Johnny Nunez/WireImage

Johnny Nunez/WireImage

Wolf and Lynn met in the early ’70s in his hometown of Buffalo, N.Y. They went on to get married in 1973, right as Wolf’s career was beginning to take off.

The pair have now been married for over 50 years, but they keep their relationship out of the spotlight and rarely speak about one another publicly.

She and Wolf share a daughter

Lynn Blitzer, Wolf Blitzer and Ilana Blitzer during The Aspen Institute Presents a Conversation with United States Senator Barack Obama - July 2, 2005 in Aspen, Colorado.Riccardo S. Savi/WireImage

Riccardo S. Savi/WireImage

Wolf and Lynn welcomed their only child, daughter Ilana, in 1981. Ilana followed in her father’s footsteps and pursued a career in journalism. After graduating fromEmory University, she began working in the magazine industry as a beauty editor for brands includingFamily Circle,HealthandAll Youmagazine.

She’s a Buffalo Bills fan

Wolf Blitzer wearing a Buffalo Bills jersey.Wolf Blitzer/Instagram

Wolf Blitzer/Instagram

Lynnrarely appears on her husband’sInstagram, but when she does, she’s proudly sporting herBuffalo Billsgear. The whole family roots for the Bills, and they frequently attend games or watch them from their home.

Wolf is also a big fan ofthe football team. The news anchor posts photos of himself repping the Bills on nearly every game day and is known to share updates about the team on social media.

She’s supportive of Wolf’s career

Lynn Blitzer and Wolf Blitzer attend the Debra Lee Pre-Dinner the National Museum of Women in the Arts on February 7, 2014 in Washington, DC.Kris Connor/Getty

Kris Connor/Getty

Although Lynn leads a very private life, she has attended a handful of public events to support her husband and his career. In 2005, she and Ilana accompanied Wolf toThe Aspen Institutefor a special conversation with then-senatorBarack Obama. Lynn also attended the 2012 and 2014BET Honorswith her husband.

source: people.com