Melissa Francis and Wray Thorn – Together Since 1997
Melissa Francis, once a child star on “Little House on the Prairie,” successfully transitioned to finance, becoming a respected anchor on CNBC and later Fox Business Network. Wray Thorn, on the other hand, thrived in the world of finance as a Chief Investment Officer. Their lives intersected in 1997, and they wed that very year. The couple went on to raise three children.
Beyond their individual careers, Melissa’s story took a new turn in 2022. She secured a significant $15 million settlement from Fox after a pay discrimination lawsuit, reigniting conversations about gender equality in the media. This event cemented Melissa’s status as an advocate for equal treatment in the workplace.