Last Updated on January 28, 2026 by Author
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Stephanie Simmons Biography
Stephanie Simmons is an American working in the field of journalism as an evening anchor for CBS 8 News at 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. on KFMB. Before joining the station, she worked at KHOU 11 in Houston, Texas, as a morning anchor.
Stephanie Simmons Height
Simmons stands at a rough height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Stephanie Simmons Age
Simmons is 44 years old. She was born on January 31, 1981. She annually celebrates her birthday on January 31, as suggested by her Facebook post on January 31, 2020, captioned “…well whoever said that, need not rub their insecurities off on me! I am 39 today,…”
Personal Life
Stephanie Simmons Relatives and Family
Simmons and her sister were raised by her parents, including Winnie, her mother. Regardless, she keeps more information regarding her family and relatives away from the public eye. However, we will update this information once it’s available to the public.
Stephanie Simmons Spouse and Children
Simmons is in a relationship with Jamie Brown, as suggested by his Instagram post on February 13, 2025, captioned “Racing has taken me all over the world and brought me to her….” She has a son named Dashel and a rescue dog named Ocean.
Dashel was born on March 17, 2016, and is 9 years old. This is evident in her Facebook post on March 17, 2019, captioned “Happy ‘St. Dashel’s’ Day! Our critter is 3 today!…” She enjoys paddleboarding and running on hilly trails in San Diego.
Stephanie Simmons Education
Simmons received her high school diploma before enrolling at Ball State University. She later graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Radio and Television. While in college, she received a creative writing scholarship and was an NFL cheerleader.
Professional Life
Stephanie Simmons Career
Simmons works for KFMB CBS 8 in San Diego as an evening anchor. In this role, she anchors CBS 8 News at 7 p.m. and at 5:30 p.m. on the streaming app, CBS8+, on weekdays. Every Friday, she appears at 3 and 3:30 p.m. on both CBS 8 and CBS8+. She treasures the privilege of being a bridge between people and powerful stories. She believes that her role as a journalist is to connect, inspire, and inform, as well as heal alongside the viewers.
Simmons was inspired to follow a news career by the unforgettable people and the moving moments, both in daily life and on television. Before joining KFMB, she worked as an anchor for KHOU 11 in Houston, Texas. While in Houston, she anchored the station’s morning show, covering major stories such as the World Series and several severe weather events that affected the state.
Before working in Houston, Simmons worked in Los Angeles as a traffic anchor and reporter for CBSLA. There, she covered major breaking news, including police pursuits, wildfires, and mudslides. Moreover, she reported on important sports events, including the Olympics with Universal.
Simmons hosted a lifestyle show in St. Louis, a daily news program on Reelz, and reported in Indianapolis. She kick-started her career off-screen, working at red carpet events for E! News. Also, she was a field producer for the IndyCar Series, where she broadcast world-renowned races like the Indy 500, not far from where she grew up.
Besides her work in the newsroom, Simmons enjoys running and volunteering. She annually races in a couple of marathons and half marathons. In this capacity, she has qualified for and raced in the Boston Marathon several times. She also assists blind athletes as a running guide, and volunteers her time to Girls on the Run, a national non-profit organisation.
Stephanie Simmons Net Worth
Simmons has garnered a net worth ranging from $1 million to $6 million during her successful career as a journalist.
Stephanie Simmons Salary
Simmons receives an approximate annual salary of $110 000, which she earns working as an evening anchor for CBS 8.
Stephanie Simmons Health
Simmons suffers from a rare autoimmune disease. Back in December 2019, she shared a post on her Facebook account stating that she was going through a health hazard, which caused her hair to fall out, and she was overcome with dizziness whenever she tried to open her eyes. Moreover, she said that she wasn’t ready to share her exact diagnosis as she was still learning about it.
Following her diagnosis, Simmons made several lifestyle changes, including limitations to what food she can eat, including healthy foods. This is evident on her Facebook post on December 9, 2019, captioned “….I was dealing with a serious health issue. I’m not ready to talk about my exact diagnosis just yet, as I’m still learning about it myself…I may be living with this illness for life, but I refuse to be hindered by it…”
Stephanie Simmons Social Media
Simmons has active social media platforms, i.e., Facebook, X(previously Twitter), and Instagram. She has a following of over 1.2K on Facebook, over 17.6K on Instagram, and over 9.7K on X.
