Ainsley Earhardt opens up about love, loss, and the sweet nickname Sean Hannity calls her every morning

Ainsley Earhardt is more than just the “Sunshine” viewers see every morning on Fox & Friends. Behind the scenes, her long-rumored romance with fiancé Sean Hannity has quietly blossomed into something deeply personal and inspiring. In a heartfelt interview from her Park Avenue apartment, Earhardt revealed that Hannity affectionately calls her “Sunshine” every morning—a simple nickname that reflects her bright spirit and the energy she brings to waking up America.

From Heartbreak to Hope
For years, Earhardt and Hannity kept their relationship private. Then, in late 2024, the couple announced their engagement following a candlelit ceremony at their home church just before Christmas. Their bond grew not only through shared faith but also by weathering personal storms together.

Earhardt admitted she didn’t know about Hannity’s divorce at first. “No one did. It was quite personal,” she said. Similarly, Earhardt faced public pain after filing for divorce from former NFL quarterback Will Proctor in 2018. They had married in 2012 and welcomed a daughter, Hayden, in 2015, after a miscarriage. She explained, “I wanted to be married to one person forever because I was a really strong Christian. That wasn’t how my life turned out.”

Parenting and Finding Balance
Though divorced, Earhardt and Proctor share parenting duties for their 9-year-old daughter. Proctor handles morning drop-offs, while Earhardt picks her up. “I didn’t stay in a house just because we were married. I wanted Hayden to grow up in a happy home,” she emphasized.