In a deeply personal and unexpected announcement, Fox News power duo Sean Hannity and Ainsley Earhardt have revealed that they’ve made the joint decision not to have children together — and the reason behind it has sparked an outpouring of emotion and nationwide discussion.
The revelation came during a quiet moment on a recent interview podcast, when the host gently asked whether children might be part of their future plans. After a pause, Ainsley spoke first:
“We’ve talked about it. Prayed about it. And we’ve decided… no. We’re not going to have kids together.”
Then Sean Hannity added:
“The truth is, we both know what it’s like to raise children — and we’ve done it. But now, we want to spend our time raising hope for those who don’t have anyone.”
The couple, both parents from previous marriages, revealed that instead of expanding their biological family, they are committing to a lifetime partnership focused on mentoring, funding, and emotionally supporting vulnerable youth across America — including those in the foster care system.
Their initiative, dubbed “Project Second Sunrise,” will launch this fall with an initial $1 million donation and a promise to support 1,000 at-risk teens through scholarships, housing support, and trauma counseling.
The internet responded immediately. Hashtags like #HannityAndAinsley, #SecondSunrise, and #FamilyByChoice began trending.
“This isn’t a loss. It’s a legacy,” Ainsley said.
Colleagues at Fox News praised the announcement, calling it “bold, self-aware, and rooted in love.”
As Sean concluded in the segment:
“We may not be bringing a baby into the world — but we’re determined to make the world better for the ones already here.”