Facts About Kathie Lee's Daughter Cassidy Gifford
The Gifford household is going to get a lot bigger. Kathie Lee's daughter Cassidy just became engaged to her longtime boyfriend Ben Wierda. Kathie Lee shared the exciting news on Sunday afternoon with her Instagram followers. No word yet, on a wedding date, but Kathie Lee will no doubt make sure the day is special for her daughter.
As the daughter of Kathie Lee, and football legend Frank Gifford, Cassidy grew up in the spotlight. Now, she's making a name for herself in the entertainment world. Here are some facts you may not know about Cassidy Gifford.
She has 4 siblings
Cassidy is the youngest of Frank Gifford's children. Her half-siblings Kyle, Jeff, and Victoria are from Frank's first marriage. With Kathie Lee, Frank had Cassidy and her brother Cody. Cassidy is close with all her siblings, especially Cody.
In May 2019, Cody announced his engagement to Erika Brown. Like her mom, Cassidy shared her excitement for the couple's engagement on Instagram. Cassidy will play a big part in her brother's upcoming wedding because she's going to be Erika's maid of honor. Maybe Cassidy will get some inspiration for her own wedding.
She's an actress
As the child of celebrities, it's not surprising that Cassidy wants to follow in her famous mom's footsteps. Cassidy is making a name for herself in the entertainment world as she embarks on a career as an actress. One of her first roles came when she was just 12 years old when she guest-starred on the Disney show That's So Raven. Since then Cassidy has acted in many movies, including the 2014 film God's Not Dead. Currently, she's playing the role of Reagan on the television series The Baxters.
She's appeared on her mother's shows
Kathie Lee Gifford has been a main staple in daytime television for years. Her first reign as morning talk show queen came she co-hosted Live! with Regis and Kathie Lee. Throughout her 15-year run on the show, Kathie Lee delighted her co-host Regis Philbin and their audience with stories about her kids. When Kathie Lee made her final appearance for the show in July 2000, Cody and Cassidy were right there to support their mom.
Eight years later, Kathie Lee made her return to daytime when she joined Hoda Kotb to co-host the fourth hour of The Today Show. Kathie and Hoda became a hit as they drank wine and dished on the latest celebrity gossip. After 11 years, Kathie Lee decided to leave the show. In April 2019, she filmed her last episode, which featured a surprise video from Cassidy and Cody, who talked about how much they loved their mom.
Voted one of America's Most Beautiful Women
Cassidy is the spitting image of her famous mother. Not only has she inherited Kathie Lee's talent, but her good looks as well. Fans aren't the only ones who've noticed Cassidy's good looks. In 2015, Cassidy was named one of Esquire magazine's list of 18 Beautiful Women America Won't Be Able To Resist This Summer.
With everyone taking note of Cassidy's charm, talent, and beauty; this young lady has a very bright future ahead of her. Kathie Lee will no doubt continue to support her daughter.
