When you see Trace Gallagher on Fox News delivering breaking updates with calm authority, it’s easy to forget there’s an entire life beyond the newsroom — one built on nearly three decades of love, shared dreams, and unwavering family values.
Born in San Diego and raised in Mammoth Lakes, California, Trace carved his path from quarterback to broadcast journalist, eventually becoming one of the most familiar and trusted faces in cable news. But if you ask him what truly defines his life, he’ll tell you it’s not the headlines — it’s his wife, Tracy Holmes-Gallagher.
A Love That Started Before the Spotlight
Trace met Tracy long before the world knew his name. They married in 1995 and have been together ever since — a rare and remarkable milestone in a profession known for late nights, high pressure, and relentless schedules.
“She’s the calm in my storm,” Trace has said in interviews. “When the news cycle doesn’t stop, she’s the one reminding me to slow down, breathe, and come home. She grounds me.”
For 29 years, they’ve supported each other through life’s twists and turns, raising two daughters — Evy and Lila — and building a private world filled with simple joys. From ski trips in the Sierra Nevada mountains to quiet dinners in wine country, their moments together aren’t flashy, but they’re real.
“I don’t need headlines at home,” Trace once joked. “Just my girls, a good glass of wine, and Tracy laughing at my terrible dad jokes.”
A Life Out of the Spotlight — By Choice
While Trace appears on millions of screens each week, Tracy has always chosen to stay behind the scenes. She keeps her social media private, rarely makes public appearances, and prefers it that way.
“She’s never wanted the spotlight. She always says, ‘That’s your world, not mine,’” Trace shared during a recent podcast appearance. “But let me tell you — she’s the heart of everything I do.”
Even during career highlights — like being named the permanent anchor of “Fox News @ Night” — Trace is quick to point the credit back home. “I don’t do any of this alone. Tracy is my compass. She’s the quiet force that holds our family together.”
The Family Man Behind the Desk
Despite the intensity of his job, Trace fiercely protects his family time. He’s known to turn down engagements that interfere with vacations or important milestones. One colleague recalled how Trace once flew home mid-assignment just to catch his daughter’s recital.
“That’s who he is,” the source said. “He might be reporting world-changing events at night, but at the end of the day, he’s Dad.”
Even the rare posts Trace shares online reflect this side. On their 28th anniversary in 2022, he wrote simply:
“So blessed to spend 28 years with my sweet, beautiful wife. Happy anniversary my love.”
No PR team. No media spin. Just a man appreciating the woman who’s stood beside him through every chapter.
More Than a Newsman
Trace Gallagher is more than a journalist. He’s a husband who still calls his wife his best friend. A father who makes time for the little things. A man who built a national career without ever losing sight of what really matters.
And in a world where news never sleeps, Trace has found something rare — a personal life rooted in peace, purpose, and love that lasts.