American television personality Shawn Killinger has been through the pain of miscarriage. She lost her daughter while she was five months pregnant.

Overcoming the suffering, she later opted for adoption to welcome another daughter into her family. And her husband wholeheartedly supported her decision.

Here's an insight into her married life, children, miscarriage, QVC salary, and net worth.

Shawn Killinger's Bio

The prominent host was born Shawna Elizabeth Killinger on November 2, 1972, in Detroit, Michigan.

She moved to Mexico City with her parents at the age of 11 and attended International American School Foundation, where she pursued her primary education.

Killinger, who stands at the height of 5 feet 5 inches (1.65 meters), earned her graduate degree in Marketing from Penn State University in 1995.

Her brother, David Killinger Jr., is a Finance Director at Nissan Motor Corporation. 

Shawn Killinger Lost Father To Cancer In 2020

Killinger's father, David R. Killinger Sr., had been fighting pancreatic cancer for a long time. He succumbed to cancer on May 2, 2020.

Penning a long heartfelt message on her Facebook on May 7, 2020, the TV journalist maintained her dad fought cancer with exceptional courage.

Shawn Killinger Married Joseph Carretta in 2013

Killinger is married to a consultant husband, Joseph Carretta, mostly known as Joe Carretta. Joseph is the director of General Services Operations at Erickson Living.

 Killinger and her husband Joe Carretta in December 2021. (Photo: Instagram)

The pair began their relationship after meeting via a dating site, eHarmony. And after Joe proposed to her on her birthday, they tied the knot on April 13, 2013.

Killinger currently lives outside Philadelphia with her husband and her only daughter. 

She Adopted a Daughter with Husband 

The television host went through a miscarriage in 2014. She was five months pregnant with a female child. She revealed her miscarriage to her QVC fans through a blog in December 2014.

Three years after, she and her husband opted for adoption. They adopted an infant baby girl born on June 9, 2017, and named her Jagger Jude.

Since her daughter's arrival, Killinger has timely shared glimpses of her family life on Instagram, flaunting the bliss of motherhood.

Killinger with her husband Joe Carretta and daughter Jagger Jude in July 2021. (Photo: Instagram)

Apart from her daughter, Killinger also has two stepsons from her husband's previous relationship. The eldest son is Jordan Carretta, and the younger one is Joseph Carretta Jr., who is now at the age of 22.

Joined QVC as a Program Host in 2007

Killinger started her career as a set assistant on CBS News in 1995 and became a production assistant on CBS's show, Foreign Desk.

She worked as an anchor and reporter for WRGB-TV and WKMG-TV until 2005.

In 2006, the QVC host started working as a cast member on Martha Stewart's version of Apprentice, where she was the third member to be fired. She later joined Stewart in promoting the apparel line on QVC.

Killinger joined QVC as a program host in 2007, shining in live national prime time as a fashion, beauty & lifestyle authority.

Since then, she has been entertaining millions of viewers, boosting the company's sales by millions of dollars.

Shawn Killinger's Salary & Net Worth

Working for the various local networks and cable TV for over 20 years, Killinger has garnered a striking amount of net worth. The earnings she yields from QVC contribute a hefty part to her net worth.

As a QVC host, she earns a salary of about $47,026, according to Glassdoor. However, the television personality hasn't yet shared her exact salary and net worth details.