Fox News co-host Ainsley Earhardt has opened up about her engagement to Sean Hannity, revealing that the couple plans to continue living in different states even after they marry.
Despite their upcoming nuptials, Earhardt and Hannity will maintain residences in New York and Florida, balancing professional commitments and family responsibilities across state lines.
The pair became engaged in December 2024, more than four years after they first began dating. Hannity proposed just ahead of Christmas on bended knee inside their shared church in Palm Beach, Florida. At the time of the proposal, Hannity had already relocated to Florida full-time, while Earhardt remained in Manhattan with her daughter.
In January 2025, Hannity made his departure from New York permanent, announcing on air that he was beginning broadcasts from Florida. He described it as a long-intended move motivated by both political and lifestyle preferences. “I am out. I am done. I’m finished,” he told viewers as he settled into what he called “the free state of Florida.”
The 63-year-old host cited several reasons for his decision to leave New York, including political disagreements with state leadership, a desire for warmer weather, and the financial appeal of no state income tax. He added, “Finally, for the first time that I can think of in my adult life, I actually have representatives in the state that I’m living in that share my values.”
Meanwhile, Earhardt, 48, remains based in New York City to keep her regular schedule on "Fox & Friends." She lives there with her 9-year-old daughter, Hayden, whom she co-parents with her ex-husband, former NFL quarterback Will Proctor. Earhardt describes their co-parenting relationship as amicable and supportive.
Despite living in separate states, the couple shares weekends together. Each Friday, Earhardt and Hayden fly to Florida to spend time with Hannity before returning to Manhattan after church on Sundays. While in Palm Beach, they stay at one of Hannity’s luxury homes.
“I love my time with Sean in Palm Beach. We always do a family brunch after church on Sunday, and then Hayden and I fly back. I love my New York life, too,” Earhardt said, emphasizing the satisfaction she finds in both aspects of her life.
Her Manhattan apartment reflects her taste and success, described by the Daily Mail as having opulence reminiscent of an HBO period drama. Earhardt credits her financial independence for enabling her to create a joyful and secure environment for her daughter following her divorce.
Earhardt has confirmed that she and Hannity will sign a prenuptial agreement before their wedding. She emphasized the importance of being financially self-sufficient, especially as a mother after her marriage ended. “I had my own financial support. I was able to take care of myself,” she said.
Hannity holds an extensive portfolio of Florida real estate. Among his properties are two townhouses in Palm Beach, one bought in 2021 for $5.3 million and a second purchased in January 2025 for $14.9 million. Additionally, he owns a $23.5 million waterfront mansion in the nearby town of Manalapan.
That mansion was listed for rent in June 2025 at $130,000 per month, indicating it may be an investment holding rather than a full-time residence. These properties now serve as Hannity’s primary bases since his formal move to Florida. He sold his longtime home in Centre Island, New York, in mid-2024 for $12.7 million after purchasing it in 2008 for $8.5 million.
Though their setup is far from conventional, Earhardt and Hannity seem wholly committed to making it work. “It’s not conventional. We live on opposite ends of the East Coast, but when you love someone, you make it work,” Earhardt explained.
By maintaining their own homes and shared routines, the couple appears to be optimizing for flexibility rather than proximity. Their strategy allows Hayden consistency during the school week while offering quality time together on weekends.
Their story brings together career success, thoughtful parenting, and a modern approach to love and marriage. As they look ahead to life as husband and wife, the couple continues to chart their own course across states, schedules, and shared goals.
