Morning Joe host Joe Scarborough has been a household name for many years, but his personal life has always been a topic of intrigue. When he started dating his cohost, Mika Brzezinski, it confirmed what many MSNBC viewers had long suspected. The two worked together for nearly a decade before their relationship turned romantic, leading to their marriage in 2018. But Joe’s journey to finding love with Mika wasn't straightforward. He was married twice before, and his marriage history has left many viewers curious about the women who shaped his life.
Joe Scarborough's First Marriage to Melanie Hinton
Back in 1986, Joe married his first wife, Melanie Hinton. They were college sweethearts, and together, they built a life filled with love and family. Over the years, Melanie and Joe welcomed two sons into their family: Andrew Scarborough and Charles “Joey” Scarborough. Their marriage was a blend of personal and political life as Joe ventured into politics, getting elected to the United States House of Representatives in 1994. He was re-elected multiple times in 1996, 1998, and 2000, but ultimately chose to leave politics to focus more on his family. By 1999, Joe filed for divorce, marking the end of their decade-long marriage.
Despite their separation, Joe and Melanie maintained a cordial co-parenting relationship, sharing joint custody of their sons. However, their personal lives weren't immune to the harsh realities of public scrutiny. While Joe was still in office, he had to address unsubstantiated rumors circulating around Washington and his home district in Florida concerning his children. In 2001, Joe spoke out, saying, "There are wild rumors going around in Washington these days that both of my boys have cancer and there are wild rumors going around my district that both of my boys are juvenile delinquents. Nothing could be further from the truth." His words reflected his dedication to protecting his family amidst the chaos of public life.
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Joe Scarborough's Second Marriage to Susan Waren
After his divorce from Melanie, Joe remarried in 2001, tying the knot with Susan Waren. Susan was no stranger to the world of politics, having worked as an aid to then-Florida governor Jeb Bush and previously as a committee staffer in Congress. Together, they expanded their family, welcoming two more children: a daughter, Kate Scarborough, and a son, Jack Scarborough. Their marriage seemed to be a harmonious blend of political savvy and family life.
As Joe transitioned from politics to his career in journalism, he found a new calling with the launch of Morning Joe in 2007. Alongside Mika Brzezinski and Willie Geist, Joe's show became a staple for MSNBC, thanks in part to the camaraderie among the hosts. While still married to Susan, viewers couldn't help but speculate about the nature of Joe and Mika's relationship. Both parties consistently maintained that nothing romantic happened between them until after their respective divorces, with Joe divorcing Susan in 2013 and Mika leaving her husband, James Hoffer, in 2016. According to TMZ, Joe gave Susan a one-time payment of $150,000 following their divorce, along with $30,000 per month in spousal support for five years, reducing to $25,000 per month for the next two years. Joe also took responsibility for paying off their home in Connecticut and their children’s schooling.
Joe Scarborough's Marriage to Mika Brzezinski
Mika Brzezinski, a renowned name in the world of journalism, joined Joe on MSNBC in 2007. Their professional relationship blossomed into a romantic one after Mika’s divorce in 2016. The couple had to navigate through a sea of rumors about their relationship status before they finally confirmed their romance, often joking about it on air during Mika’s divorce proceedings. In 2017, they got engaged, marking a new chapter in their lives.
