Jesse Watters is best known for his work on Fox News, but viewers have also learned a little about his family over the years. He is the son of Stephen and Anne Watters, has been married twice, and is the father of four children.
His family includes his twin daughters from his first marriage to Noelle Watters and two younger children with his current wife, Emma DiGiovine. His mother, Anne, has also become familiar to some viewers because Jesse occasionally discusses her messages and opinions on television.
Here is a closer look at Jesse Watters’ parents, marriages, and children.
Who Are Jesse Watters’ Parents?
Jesse Watters was born on July 9, 1978, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His parents are Stephen Watters and Anne Bailey Watters.
His father, Stephen, has generally stayed away from the public attention surrounding his son.
His mother, Anne, has become somewhat better known to Jesse’s viewers. She is a child psychologist and has occasionally appeared or called into his television programs.
Jesse has also shared messages from his mother on The Five and other Fox News programming. These exchanges have attracted attention because Anne and Jesse do not always share the same political views.
Despite their differences, their public exchanges have often shown a personal side of their relationship.
Jesse Watters’ Mother, Anne Watters
Anne Bailey Watters has probably received more public attention than any other member of Jesse’s extended family.
She has sent her son messages about his television commentary for years. Jesse sometimes reads these messages on air in a feature commonly known as “Mom Texts.”
When Jesse Watters Primetime moved into its 8 p.m. time slot in 2023, Anne called into the program. She congratulated her son but also advised him to be responsible with his new platform.
Their exchanges give viewers an unusual glimpse into Jesse’s relationship with his mother without revealing much about the family’s private life.
Jesse Watters’ First Wife, Noelle Watters
Jesse’s first wife was Noelle Watters, also known as Noelle Inguagiato Watters.
Noelle worked at Fox News for several years. Her roles included work in wardrobe, fashion, digital content, editing, hosting, and production.
The two met through their work at Fox News and married in 2009.
Their family grew two years later when they welcomed twin daughters, Sophie and Ellie.
Noelle eventually left Fox News and later pursued work connected with writing and interior design. She has maintained a much lower public profile than her former husband.
Jesse and Noelle Watters’ Divorce
Jesse and Noelle’s marriage eventually came to an end.
Their separation received media attention after Jesse’s relationship with Emma DiGiovine, who had worked as an associate producer on Watters’ World, became public.
Noelle filed for divorce, and the divorce was finalized in March 2019.
Since the divorce, Noelle has largely stayed outside the public spotlight. Jesse continued his television career and later married Emma.
Who Is Jesse Watters’ Current Wife?
Jesse Watters is currently married to Emma DiGiovine, now also known as Emma Watters.
Emma previously worked at Fox News and was an associate producer on Watters’ World. Before her television career, she had experience in dance and modeling.
Jesse announced their engagement in August 2019.
The couple married in December 2019, several months after his divorce from Noelle was finalized.
Emma has since shared parts of their family life publicly, although the couple still keeps many everyday details about their children private.
Jesse Watters and Emma DiGiovine’s Children
Jesse and Emma have two children together.
Their first child, Jesse Bailey Watters Jr., was born on April 1, 2021.
Two years later, the family welcomed a daughter. Georgina “Gigi” Post Watters was born on April 17, 2023.
The name Post has a family connection on Emma’s side.
Together with Jesse’s older twin daughters, their births made Jesse a father of four.
Who Are Jesse Watters’ Twin Daughters?
Jesse shares his two oldest children, Sophie and Ellie Watters, with Noelle.
The twins were born on October 7, 2011.
They were still young when their parents separated, and both Jesse and Noelle have generally avoided making every part of their daughters’ lives public.
Sophie and Ellie have nevertheless appeared in some family photos and at important family events. They were also part of Jesse and Emma’s wedding celebrations.
In 2025, the family celebrated another milestone when Sophie and Ellie graduated from middle school.
Who Is Jesse Watters’ Son?
Jesse’s only son is Jesse Bailey Watters Jr., often called Jesse Jr.
He was born to Jesse and Emma on April 1, 2021.
Jesse Jr. is considerably younger than his twin half-sisters. Some parts of his childhood have appeared through family posts, but he is still a young child and most details about his everyday life remain private.
Who Is Jesse Watters’ Youngest Daughter?
Georgina Post Watters is Jesse’s youngest child.
She was born on April 17, 2023, and is commonly called Gigi by her family.
She is Jesse and Emma’s second child together and the youngest of Jesse’s four children.
Like her brother, Georgina occasionally appears in family pictures shared publicly by her parents.
Jesse Watters Has Four Children
Jesse Watters is a father of four:
- Sophie Watters, his daughter with Noelle
- Ellie Watters, his daughter with Noelle
- Jesse Bailey Watters Jr., his son with Emma
- Georgina Post Watters, his daughter with Emma
Sophie and Ellie are twins, while Jesse Jr. and Georgina were born about two years apart.
This means Jesse’s family includes children from both of his marriages.
Jesse Watters’ Family
Jesse and Emma are raising their two younger children while also sharing family occasions with Sophie and Ellie.
Emma is the twins’ stepmother. Public family posts have shown the older girls joining Jesse, Emma, and their younger children for milestones and celebrations.
Still, only a limited part of their family life is public. Details about custody, living arrangements, and the children’s everyday routines should not be assumed when the family has not publicly confirmed them.