Erika Monroe (also known as Erika Monroe and Erika Williams) is a US television news anchor and show host.
Erika Monroe | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Television news anchor and show host |
| Spouse | Matt Williams (2003-2023) |
Life and work
editA native of Southern California, Monroe Williams started as a news anchor in Lubbock, Texas, as the main anchor and health reporter for Fox affiliate KJTV-TV. While there, she won first and second place in the Texas Media Awards.[1]
After KJTV, Monroe Williams moved to Phoenix, Arizona to become the weekend anchor of the TV shows Good Evening Arizona and The News Show at 3TV (KTVK).[1]
Monroe Williams began working in entertainment public relations with the newly formed firm, Huvane Baum Halls. She worked daily with celebrity clients, including Gwyneth Paltrow, Russell Crowe, Jennifer Aniston and Antonio Banderas.[1]
In 2007, she hosted the Arizona Diamondbacks' pre-game show alongside her husband, five-time All-Star Third Baseman and 2001 World Series Champion Matt Williams.[2]
She was a contestant on the ABC show The Taste on Team Nigella in 2013. She was eliminated during the February 12th episode, placing 14th.[3][4]
Personal life
editMatt Williams and Erika Monroe were married in 2003. They have one adult child together, Madi Monroe, and lived[when?] in Paradise Valley, Arizona.[1]
After 20 years of marriage, in September 2023, Erika filed for divorce from her husband citing irreconcilable differences. [5]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "About Erika". The Hopeless Housewife. 26 April 2012. Retrieved 2013-01-08.
- ^ "Franchise-best 151 D-backs games to be televised in 2007" (Press release). Arizona.diamondbacks.mlb.com. 2007-09-02. Archived from the original on 2011-09-27. Retrieved 2010-06-11.
- ^ Fernau, Karen (February 12, 2013). "Couples cooking is beneficial and fun". The Arizona Republic.
- ^ Burrell, Jackie (February 27, 2013). "The teams of 'The Taste'". San Jose Mercury News.
- ^ "Ex-MLB Star Matt Williams' Wife Files For Divorce". TMZ. Retrieved 2023-09-14.
External links
edit- The Hopeless Housewife, Monroe-Williams' cooking and lifestyle website
- Erika Monroe at IMDb
- Erika Monroe-Williams on KTVK
- Erika Monroe-Williams on KTVK 3TV