While Tucker Carlson’s career has often been front and center — from cable news dominance to political firestorms — one person has consistently remained in the shadows: his wife, Susan Andrews.
For over three decades, Susan has stood beside Carlson as he climbed the ranks of American media, helping raise a family away from the glare of the spotlight. But who is the woman behind one of the most recognizable names in conservative media?
From Teenage Sweethearts to Lifelong Partners
Their story began at St. George’s School, a prestigious boarding school in Rhode Island. Tucker was a teenager when he met Susan — whose father, Rev. George E. Andrews, happened to be the school’s headmaster.
Tucker once described her as “the cutest 10th grader in America,” while Susan recalled being drawn to his upbeat personality and signature prep-school look.
Before finishing college at Trinity University in 1991, Tucker proposed. “It felt old-fashioned,” he later said. “But it was the right thing.”
A Private Family Life Amid Public Attention
The couple went on to raise four children — Lillie, Buckley, Hopie, and Dorothy. Despite Tucker’s public presence, the family has largely stayed out of the limelight.
That privacy has grown more difficult to maintain, especially as their son Buckley stepped into politics, now working as deputy press secretary for Senator J.D. Vance.
Still, Susan has managed to keep their home life grounded, choosing not to engage publicly even during turbulent moments.
A Frightening Incident at Home
In 2018, while Tucker was at work, a group of protesters descended on their Washington, D.C., home. Susan, alone at the time, was shaken by the encounter.
“She was getting ready to go out to dinner when she heard loud banging and shouting,” Tucker said. One individual allegedly threw himself against the front door, causing it to crack. Carlson later described it as less of a demonstration and more of a threat.
The incident made headlines, adding stress to a family that preferred to stay out of them.
A Shadow Cast by the Past
In 2016, Susan’s father, Rev. Andrews, was named in an investigation into a decades-old sexual abuse scandal at St. George’s. Reports alleged he failed to report misconduct during his time as headmaster in the 1980s.
Though both Tucker and Susan had long since graduated and were not involved, the news brought renewed attention to the family’s connection to the school. Andrews, still serving on the board during the inquiry, denied knowing the full extent of the abuse at the time.
Fox News Departure and Susan’s Continued Silence
Tucker’s sudden exit from Fox News in April 2023 came amid high-profile legal battles, including a $1.6 billion lawsuit from Dominion Voting Systems and a separate case from a former producer alleging workplace harassment.
Throughout the controversy, Susan remained silent. She did not give interviews or issue statements — instead staying focused on family, just as she always has.
Though Susan Andrews has never sought the spotlight, her steady presence has been a constant in Tucker Carlson’s life — from high school hallways to political headlines.
She may not be a household name, but behind the scenes, she’s played one of the most enduring roles in Carlson’s story: devoted partner, mother, and the same spirited teenager who once caught his eye in a school courtyard.
