Jesse Watters is one of the most recognizable faces on Fox News, known for hosting Jesse Watters Primetime and serving as a longtime co-host of The Five. While millions of viewers know him for his political commentary, a different side of the television personality emerges away from the cameras, where he is a father of four raising a blended family.
Over the years, Watters has balanced a demanding television career with fatherhood, embracing life with four children from two marriages while often sharing glimpses of family milestones with viewers and followers.
His journey as a parent has unfolded alongside major changes in his personal life, with his family continuing to grow in recent years.
From two daughters to a family of six
Watters became a father in October 2011 when he and his then-wife, Noelle Watters (née Inguagiato), welcomed twin daughters, Sophie and Ellie.
Noelle, a former Fox News employee, worked at the network before the couple started their family. The twins quickly became the center of their lives, though Watters has generally chosen to keep them away from the public spotlight.
After nearly a decade of marriage, the couple divorced in 2019. That same year, Watters married Emma Watters (née DiGiovine), a former associate producer on Watters’ World.
The newlyweds soon began expanding their family. In October 2020, Watters announced during an episode of The Five that Emma was expecting their first child together. He later revealed the baby’s gender by surprising his co-hosts with cupcakes filled with blue frosting.
Their son, Jesse Bailey Watters Jr., arrived on April 1, 2021.
Sharing the news on Instagram, Watters wrote that he and Emma were thrilled to welcome their son, noting that he was born on April Fools’ Day weighing 7 pounds, 3 ounces.
Two years later, the family welcomed another child.
On April 17, 2023, Jesse and Emma became parents for the second time together with the birth of daughter Georgina “Gigi” Post Watters, making Watters a father of four.
Announcing her arrival on Instagram, Watters introduced his newborn daughter and welcomed her into the world.
When he returned to The Five following paternity leave, he explained that Georgina’s middle name, Post, came from Emma’s side of the family, saying it was a family name belonging to her great-grandmother.
Sophie and Ellie remain an important part of the family
Although Sophie and Ellie rarely appear publicly, they have continued to share important family moments with their father and stepmother.
In December 2019, Watters posted photos showing the twins ice skating with Emma in New York. Later that month, they also served as flower girls during Jesse and Emma’s wedding.
On National Twins Day in 2020, Watters highlighted Sophie and Ellie during an episode of The Five, including a photo of the sisters while celebrating famous twins.
Their milestones have continued in recent years.
In October 2024, Noelle celebrated the twins’ 13th birthday with a Facebook post, while Emma also shared a family photograph honoring what she called her “sweet twinnies.”
In her message, Emma reflected on meeting the girls for the first time, writing that they had taught her what it meant to be a parent before she realized she was ready for the role. She also praised the young women they had become.
The following year brought another proud family occasion.
In June 2025, Jesse and Emma celebrated Sophie and Ellie’s middle school graduation, sharing family photographs as the twins posed in matching gold caps and gowns.
Jesse Jr. and Georgina continue to grow
Watters has occasionally shared stories about life with his younger children, offering viewers a glimpse into everyday family life.
Following Georgina’s birth, he returned to The Five and reflected on spending his paternity leave at home.
“It was really nice these last two weeks with paternity because you spend a lot of quality time with the family, good one on one time with the son,” he told his co-hosts.
He also joked that he had changed more diapers than he had given himself credit for while praising Emma, describing her as “spectacular.”
Watters added that Jesse Jr. had embraced his role as an older brother.
He even shared a video showing his son tossing crackers into Georgina’s bassinet because he wanted to give his baby sister “more.”
Emma has also marked important milestones for both children on social media.
Celebrating Jesse Jr.’s third birthday, she described him as kind, curious, tender, stubborn, self-assured and “whip-smart,” adding that he was a wonderful brother with an old soul.
On Georgina’s first birthday, Emma called her daughter a “sassy, fierce, headstrong, bright-eyed, fearless, spunky little princess.”
While Watters is often associated with lively political debate on television, he has spoken publicly about the principles he wants to teach his children.
During a 2021 podcast appearance, he explained that respect had always been one of the most important lessons passed down by his own parents.
“My parents raised me to respect others no matter their status,” Watters said.
“And to be well-mannered. That’s what I want for my kids, too — no exceptions.”
He also emphasized the importance of encouraging children to pursue work they genuinely enjoy.
“If they work hard at something they love, their lives will turn out well,” he said.
Rather than focusing on privilege, Watters has said he wants his children to build their own future through hard work, respect and perseverance.
Family life beyond the cameras
Today, Watters continues to anchor one of Fox News’ highest-profile primetime programs while raising four children alongside Emma.
Photos shared by the family over the years have documented birthdays, graduations, holidays and vacations, illustrating a household that has continued to grow following the arrival of Jesse Jr. and Georgina.
From twin daughters Sophie and Ellie to younger siblings Jesse Jr. and Georgina, Watters’ family has entered a new chapter that blends old traditions with new milestones, all while he continues balancing fatherhood with one of television’s most demanding careers.
