Who is Candice Crawford: Top 10 facts about Tony Romo’s wife
Candice Crawford is an American journalist who gained fame for being the wife of Tony Romo. Tony is a former professional American football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL).
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Besides journalism, Candice Crawford is known as a former beauty pageant star. She won Miss Texas Teen in 2003 and 2005 and was crowned Miss Missouri USA in 2008.
Profile summary
| Real name | Candice Loren Crawford |
| Gender | Female |
| Date of birth | 16 December 1986 |
| Age | 36 years old (as of 2023) |
| Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
| Place of birth | Lubbock City, Texas |
| Current residence | Dallas, Texas |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Height | 5'8" (173) |
| Weight | 119 lbs (54 kgs) |
| Body measurements | 34-24-34 inches (86-60-86 cm) |
| Hair colour | Blonde |
| Eye colour | Blue |
| Mother | Dana Crawford |
| Father | Chris Crawford |
| Siblings | 1 |
| Relationship status | Married |
| Spouse | Tony Romo |
| Children | 3 |
| School | Trinity Christian Academy |
| University | University of Missouri |
| Profession | Journalist |
| Net worth | $10 million |
Who is Candice Crawford?
Candice is an American journalist and former beauty pageant star. She has worked with famous media houses, including CBS, KOMU-TV, and 33TV. Here are some interesting facts about her that you may want to know.
1. She was born on December 1986
Candice Crawford Miss Missouri USA 2008, was born Candice Loren Crawford on 16 December 1986, in Lubbock City, Texas. Candice Crawford's age is 36 years as of 2023.
Who is Candice Crawford's father?
Her father is Chris Crawford, a dermatologist, and her mother, Dana Crawford, is a high school teacher who turned a homemaker.
How is Candice Crawford related to Jerry Jones?
Is Candice Loren Crawford related to Jerry Jones? Tony Romo's wife does not seem to be related to Jerry Jones.
Jerry Jones is an American businessman and the owner of the Dallas Cowboys, a professional football team in the National Football League (NFL).
2. Her brother is an actor
Her only sibling, Chace Crawford, is an actor. He began acting officially in 2006 when he appeared in the TV movie Long Lost Son.
He has since then appeared in numerous films and TV series such as Seth MacFarlane's Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy, Peace, Love & Misunderstanding, Rules Don't Apply and The Boys.
3. She is a graduate
Candice Crawford Romo attended Trinity Christian Academy in Texas. She later joined the University of Missouri to study journalism.
During this time, the beauty queen worked at KOMU TV, a local station where the lady was a sports anchor and a reporter. She graduated in 2009 with a journalism degree and a minor in business.
4. She is a journalist
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Notably, Candice Crawford's career as a journalist started when she was still in college. Her first shot at the job was KOMU-TV, where she worked as a sports journalist.
She anchored The Closers, one of the weekly sports shows. She also interned with the Dallas Cowboys for roughly summers, where she reported for the CBS segment The Blitz.
Behind the cameras, Candice Crawford also worked for programs such as Friday Night Lights.
She also hosted the Up All Night show, which aired on 33TV. Candice co-hosts The RC Project, a lifestyle segment, alongside Roni Proter. She also hosts Special Edition, the Dallas Cowboy's weekend sports show.
5. She ventured into modelling
Candice has an impressive modelling background, boasting a series of notable achievements. Her journey began in 2003 and 2005 when she was the third runner-up for Miss Texas Teen USA. The following year, in 2004, she secured the Miss Dallas Teen USA title.
In 2007, she was crowned the Miss Missouri USA 2008 title. She was also honoured by DFW.com in August 2009, earning a place on their exclusive list of the 11 "hottest people in North Texas." In 2010, D Magazine recognized her as one of The 10 Most Beautiful Women in Dallas
6. She is married to a former NFL player
Who is married to former Miss USA contestant Candice Crawford? She is married to Tony Romo. Candice Crawford's husband is a retired American football player and current television broadcaster. His entire career was, however, spent with the Dallas Cowboys before becoming a sports pundit for CBS Sports.
When did Tony Romo and Candice Crawford get married?
Romo and Crawford originally met while she was interning with the Cowboys in the early 2000s. They started dating in 2009 and married on 28 May 2011, during the NFL lockout.
7. She is a mother of three
How many children do Tony Romo and Candice Crawford have? Romo and Crawford have welcomed three kids together: sons Hawkins, born in 2012; Rivers, born in 2014; and Jones, born in 2017.
8. She is a multi-millionaire
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Tony Romo's wife has an estimated net worth of $10 million. She has gained her net worth working for television stations such as KDAF and through her modelling carer. Her husband is also a multi-millionaire, with a net worth of $70 million.
9. She is 5 feet 8 inches tall
Candice Crawford's height is 5 feet 8 inches or 173 centimetres. She weighs 119 pounds or 54 kilograms. She has long blonde hair and blue eyes. Her figure measures 34 inches breast, 24 inches waist, and 34 inches hips.
10. She is active on Instagram
The American journalist's Instagram handle is @candiceromo. She has over 40 thousand followers and more than 60 posts. Her posts are majorly about her daily endeavours and family.
Fun facts
Here are interesting facts about Candice Crawford.
- Her wedding was held at Arlington Hall in Dallas' historic Oak Lawn neighbourhood.
- Her wedding was Cowboy-themed.
- Her engagement ring was an 8-carat yellow diamond ring.
- She loves to run, play basketball and cook.
Candice Crawford has created a name for herself as a journalist, former beauty pageant, and Tony Romo's wife. She currently resides in Dallas with her children and husband.
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