Bret Baier Family: Wife Amy Baier And Children

Baier was born in Rumson, New Jersey, and spent an idyllic kid’s life playing with his friends outdoors. He was about 9 when his father, Bill, who worked at Sunoco, got promoted and transferred to Atlanta.

Growing up, he had a landscaping business and was booked every weekend. He was swamped as a teenager, and the business helped him buy a moped. He graduated from Marist High School in 1988 and later went to the methodist DePauw University.

He is pretty fond of the holidays such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, and Halloween and celebrates them with his lovely partner and their two sons. Bret and Amy have a holiday tradition every year where they bring in toys for the heart patients at Children’s National Hospital.

Bret has German and Irish origins. Besides New Jersey and Atlanta, he has also lived in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. he also owns a vacation condo in Naples. His mom and in-laws also live in the city, as per Paradise Coast.

The fam is settled in Washington DC and calls it their primary home, but they also have a few properties in other states.

According to Bizjournal, Bret and his partner Amy purchased a $12 million Palm Beach mansion from fashion icon Tommy Hilfiger in 2022.

Bret Baier married his wife, Amy Baier, on October 9, 2004. Amy is a Foundation Board Chair at Children’s National Hospital.

The couple first met in October 2002 after being set up on a blind date. Amy and Bret went to a Rolling Stones concert on a double date after she flew in from Chicago. Their friends knew they would definitely hit off and be a perfect match. They have been inseparable for over two decades.

Braier dedicated his book, Special Heart: A Journey of Faith, Hope, and Courage and Love, to Amy. He wrote about his oldest son’s heart condition in the book and appreciated his wife for being an amazing mother to their children and co-anchor in his life.

The couple frequently attends galas and charity events together. Bret and Amy went to the National Portrait Gallery USA to celebrate “The Portrait Of A Nation Gala” in November 2022. They were at the Kennedy Center on December 4, 2022, to mark the 45th Annual Kennedy Center Honors.

Baier and Amy love going on walks together and chatting while getting some exercise. They live about a mile from Georgetown, and even during the winters, they try to make the walk. Sometimes it is their only alone time as he works a lot, especially during the elections.

Who Is Amy Baier?

Baier was raised in the suburb of Barrington and is a Chicago native. She calls herself a midwesterner and values home over anything else.

Amy grew up with a twin brother, Daniel, and brothers, Timothy and John Paul. Her mom and dad still live in the house she was raised in. It is a place for the whole fam to come together and spend the holidays, summers, and special occasions.

Before she met Bret, Amy had just moved back to Chicago after working for Calvin Klein in New York City as a media planner. She bought a condo there and thought she would be living there forever.

After her friend insisted, she agreed to meet Bret. She said Bret was a gentleman with a southern charm to the Country Magazine. She was commuting long distances to Washington DC from Chicago till the week they got married.

She is now recognized for her work with the Children’s National Medical Center. She works both with the foundation and executive board.

Amy has 43k followers on her Instagram. She calls herself a fitness junkie and a grateful mom on her Instagram bio. She frequently posts pictures of her husband and kids on social media. 

Bret and Amy are blessed with two wonderful kids. The oldest, Paul, is 15 years old, and the younger one is 12.

Amy is raising Paul and Daniel with the Barrington mentality. She hopes that they grow up to be very down-to-earth. Amy told Country Magazine that she has a new perspective on raising kids in a fast-paced environment, which feels exhilarating and exciting.

Baier took his sons to Capital One Arena in October 2022 to watch a Washington Capitals. Both Daniel and Paul have been to the White House, First Lady, Presidentes, and many celebrities. 

Paul Francis Baier Is The Oldest Child

Paul was born on June 29, 2007. Soon after his birth, he was diagnosed with five severe congenital heart defects. 

His heart was pumping the wrong way, and Bret and Amy had no idea about it before birth. As a newborn, he got his first procedure, later more at ten months and six years old. He got his fourth open heart surgery at 13.

Paul’s mom has praised his resilience and incredible attitude, as per People.

For his 9th birthday, Bret posted a lovely message on Facebook and Instagram. He wrote that his oldest had a bumpy ride but is now a thriving amazing young man.

Paul Francis’ favorite sport is Golf. As a proud dad, Baier posted in August 2022 that his son bet him on the golf course at Congressional Country Club without strokes. 

Daniel Baier Is The Second Son

Daniel was born on July 10, 2010. He is a huge Washington Capitols fan and loves playing basketball, hockey, and lacrosse.

On his 12th birthday, Daniel had a Minion-themed party. Bret posted a photo on his IG wishing the younger son calling him a not-so-little Minion and saying that it is hard to believe how fast it goes.

Tim Baier is the CEO and co-founder of Spiracle Media. Baier works with businesses, CMOs, and non-profits to share their stories through the art of videos.

Bret’s brother is a former sports anchor turned entrepreneur and a board member of EO Charlotte. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Government, Communications in 2001. Tim received his Masters’s in Broadcast Journalism from Northwestern University in 2003.

According to his LinkedIn profile, he worked as an AP for Fox Sports South and Production Assistant for Fox Sports Net. He was employed with Intersport Inc as an Associate Producer. Tim has also worked as a sports anchor with companies such as WVII and News 14 Carolina.

Over the past 15 years, he has lived in Bangor, Boston, Chicago, Hilton Head, and Sydney in Australia. He currently lives in Charlotte with his beautiful wife, Samantha, and their daughters, Charley and Peyton. Tim and Samantha married on June 28, 2014.

Samantha is a sports marketer and an entrepreneur. She went to Villanova and is an avid golfer. The mom of two loves sharing her life on Instagram.

Baier was born on August 4, 1970, to Bill Baier and Pat Baier. He was born in New Jersey but later moved to Atlanta with his parents as a child.

His mom Pat celebrates her birthday in August every year. In 2022, she ringed her birthday with her sons Bret and Tim, playing golf at River Course Golf at Kiawah Island, South Carolina.

Pat is active on Instagram with 208 followers. Although she does not post on social media, her sons and daughters-in-law post pictures with her.

Talking to Market Watch in 2017, Bret said that his dad’s work ethic is what motivated him to start his grass-cutting business as a teen. It taught him that success comes to those who work hard to dig it out.

Bret lost his dad to cancer in September 2020. He posted on social media that after beating cancer once, Bill lost his long battle. His close ones were fortunate enough and got to say their goodbyes a few days earlier.

His brother posted a condolence on Instagram and revealed that Bill was many things and the best role ever was as a grandpa to his daughter.