Who is Tamica Lee?
Tamica Lee is an American journalist of African descent who is working for WGNO-TV as the anchor of “Good Morning New Orleans.” She joined the WGNO team in 2016. Further, she has served the station for more than half a decade.
Tamica Lee Date of Birth / Age
Lee was born on November 22nd, 1979. She is 43 years old as of 2022.
Tamica Lee Height
Lee stands at a height of approximately 5 feet and 9 inches tall.
Tamica Lee Parents and Siblings
Lee was born and raised in New Orleans. She manages to keep information regarding her parents, siblings, and extended members of her family away from the limelight. Even so, her father, Bivian Lee, Jr. served as a cornerback for the New Orleans Saints from 1971 to 1976. Also, her mom celebrates her birthday on August 14th. Additionally, she has two brothers named Sonny Bunny and Peter. Bunny was born on November 9th, 1981, and is 40 years old as of 2022. We will however update this information once it’s available to the public.
Tamica Lee Spouse(Husband)
Lee exchanged vows with her husband, Barry Smith on November 30th, 2007. As of 2022, they celebrated their 15th anniversary. The couple raises two kids. Nonetheless, the information will be updated once available.
Tamica Lee Kids / Children
Lee raises two kids with her husband; her stepson, Hunter, and a daughter, Rani. Hunter was born on January 17th, 2002, and is 20 years old as of 2022. Rani was born on October 18th, 2008, and is 14 years old as of 2022. However, we will update this information once more details concerning this are available.
Tamica Lee Education
After completing her high school education at Ursuline Academy in New Orleans, Lee the University of Louisiana Lafayette. Later, she became its graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Communications and Dance. From 2001 to 2005, she served on the New Orleans Saints Cheerleading squad, the New Orleans Saintsations as a member. When she was in junior school, she performed at New Orleans Saints games.
Tamica Lee Career
Lee works for WGNO as the anchor of “Good Morning New Orleans.” She joined the WGNO team in 2016. Further, she has served the station for more than half a decade. Additionally, she was offered a job at a company that develops large-scale sporting happenings by an eminent live event director and choreographer. Moreover, she accepted and began to sharpen her leadership skills.
In addition to that, she traveled worldwide and served on numerous Super Bowl pregame programs and with big talent from the entertainment world. Furthermore, she served the New Orleans Saintsations as an appearance team coordinator. To boot, she served closely with her brother, Sonny, on his non-profit mentorship foundation, Son of A Saint. The foundation was created in honor of their father.
A crucial part of her life is giving back to the community. Following an abrupt health scare, she sought after her dream of being on television and approached New Orleans WWL-TV. When the Super Bowl came to New Orleans, she was asked to do a segment on the activities and people involved. In the wake of the airing, New Orleans CBS affiliate WWL-TV offered a full-time job as their morning traffic anchor. On a side note, she is an avid fan of the Saints and has close links to the organization.
Tamica Lee Southern Charm/ Lashes
Lee served on the reality TV program, Southern Charm New Orleans on Bravo TV as a cast member. The show premiered on Bravo on April 15th, 2018. The series records the professional and personal lives of multiple socialites who live in Charleston, South Carolina. The second season premiered on June 2nd, 2019. Additionally, she served alongside her fellow stars;
- Jeff Charleston
- Reagan Charleston
- Jon Moody
- Justin Reese
- Barry Smith
- Rachel McKenzie
- Kelsey Nichols
- Reece Thomas
Lee has a Luxurious Lash Line dubbed T. Lee Lashes.
WGNO-TV
Lee works with WGNO where she serves alongside her fellow anchors, reporters, and meteorologists such as;
- Susan Roesgen
- Curt Sprang
- Peyton LoCicero Trist
- Amy Russo
- Kenny Lopez
- Anna McAllister
- Hank Allen
- Brooke Laizer
- Brantly Keiek
- Ed Daniels
How Much Does Tamica Lee Earn?
Lee approximately earns an annual salary that ranges from $100,000-$500,000.
How Much is Tamica Lee Worth?
As an anchor, Lee has been able to accumulate a net worth that ranges from $1 million to $5 million.
Tamica Lee and Reagan Charleston/ Nose Job/Surgery
Lee stars alongside her co-star and best friend, Reagan Charleston on the reality TV program, Southern Charm New Orleans on Bravo TV. The two had a rift when Charleston announced her engagement to the entire group before letting her friend know first in private.
“Reagan, for the last eight years or so she’s been my best friend. And we’ve had a lot of moments together,” Lee said. “We’re very close and she knows a lot about me and I know a lot about her. I’m finding out with everybody else, which is interesting. I don’t like it,” she voiced.
After speculations and rumors of her having a nose job, Lee took it upon herself to clear up the rumors. Further, she went on to explain that she doesn’t have plastic surgery or a nose job. However, she revealed that she gets Botox just about twice or thrice a year and has facials done every six weeks.
On February 10th, 2019 she revealed on her Instagram that she has a big spine and back surgery as a result of a softball size tumor. Also, she had a collapsed lung, a heart artery condition, and a nerve removal from her spine. Hence, her scars.
“Anniversary of LIFE! 7 years ago I had major spine & back surgery. A softball size tumor, collapsed lung, a heart artery situation, a removed nerve from my spine, and 2 surgeries later….I have THIS scar to show how good GOD is! (Not shown: the spine surgery scar on my neck, the chest tubes scars under my chest).” She wrote on her Instagram account.