Who is David Begnaud?
American Journalist and Correspondent, David Begnaud, works with CBS 42 where he serves the station as the lead national correspondent. He began working with the CBS station in August 2015. He began his journalism career immediately after high school where he served as a reporter for KLFY TV 10 in Lafayette, LA.
David Begnaud Date of Birth / Age
Begnaud is 39 years as of 2022. He was born on June 13, 1983.
David Begnaud Height
Begnaud is 5 feet and 9 inches tall.
David Begnaud Parents and Siblings
Begnaud is originally from Lafayette, Louisiana. He attended Catholic school and served as an altar boy and Eucharistic minister.
David Begnaud Spouse / Gay
Begnaud told the Washington Blade that he and his L.A. partner Jeremy had been together for almost 7 years. Jeremy is a colorist and editorial stylist in Hollywood. He is from Orleans, Louisiana. His contributions to several magazines like Glamour and Harper’s Bazaar have been of great impact. David also said he had updated his family 10 years prior. Begnaud went public on June 24, 2018, posting a photo with his partner after watching a Pride celebration in New York City.
David resides in Manhattan. Begnaud has suffered from Tourette syndrome since the age of 6 and his parents have never allowed him not to make it as an excuse for not succeeding. Therefore, the condition became his primary motivator in persevering and succeeding in journalism. David has nonvocal tics which include sniffing.
David Begnaud Kids / Children
Begnaud and his partner Jeremy enjoy the company of their dog Paddington Boricua. Details regarding whether or not Begnaud has any children are not available to the public. However, this information will be apprised once more details concerning this are available.
David Begnaud Education
Begnaud studied at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in general studies.
David Begnaud Career
From various locations in Puerto Rico, Begnaud made several reports on ground conditions that were broadcast by CBS News. In addition, Begnaud reported on his various social media accounts. His social media accounts have been praised for helping educate his supporters in the continental United States about conditions in Puerto Rico.
After Begnaud was in Puerto Rico during Hurricane Maria, he continued to submit reports through CBS News or his own social media accounts on issues related to Puerto Rico and the recovery from Hurricane Maria. CBS News continued to send Begnaud to various locations, including more trips to Puerto Rico, to cover other important stories such as the California child abuse case, the California fires, and the undocumented separations of immigrant children.
CBS 42
David works with CBS 42 where he serves alongside his fellow anchors, reporters, and meteorologists such as;
- Jane Pauley
- Mark Phillips
- Enrique Acevedo
- David Agus
- Bill Owens
- Elizabeth Palmer
- Alvin Patrick
- David Pogue
- Jeff Pegues
- Alison Pepper
- Elaine Quijano
- David Reiter
- Jamie Reysen
- Scott Pelley
- Tanya Rivero
- Sharyn Alfonsi
- Anthony Salvato
- Debora Patta
- Susan Spencer
- Christa Robison
- Mark Strassmann
- Rita Braver
- Mark Strassmann
- Lesly Stahl
- James Brown
- Margret Brennan
- Tracy Smith
- Manuel Bojorquez
- Stacey Benson
- Tanya Simon
- Janet Shamlian
How Much Does David Begnaud Earn?
Begnaud earns an annual salary that ranges from $100,000-$500,000.
How Much is David Begnaud Worth?
As a journalist, Begnaud has been able to accumulate a net worth of $6 million.