Lorraine Smothers is the lovely and supportive wife of veteran journalist, author, and TV anchor Chris Wallace, whom you probably know from his Fox News program Fox News Sunday.
Lorraine’s husband began his career as a reporter and later focused on working on broadcast news.
He’s led a successful career throughout his 50-plus years in broadcasting and is widely known for his wide-ranging interviews and asking tough questions.
Born October 12, 1947, the Chicago native is the son of late 60 Minutes journalist Mike Wallace.
Chris attended Harvard College, and after his graduation, he worked as a reporter for The Boston Globe. He later worked for NBC, serving as a White House correspondent and as an anchor for NBC Nightly News.
He joined Fox News Channel in 2003. While at FNC, he has participated in coverage of nearly every major political event.
At 74, Wallace is a happily married man, having met his wife, Lorraine. Here are top facts about her:
1. Lorraine Smothers is His Second Wife
Wallace has been happily married to his second wife, Lorraine Martin Smothers, for over two decades. He and his first wife, Elizabeth Farrell, produced four children: Peter, Megan, Andrew, and Catherine.
Chris Wallace’s first wife met Wallace as a newspaper reporter, covering City Hall news. They were married in 1973, and by 1994, the marriage had collapsed due to undisclosed reasons.
Where are Chris Wallace’s Children now? His oldest son has worked at the Blackstone Group for over 20 years. Megan married Mexican artist and filmmaker Miguel Calderon. Catherine works as a book editor at HarperCollins Publishers.
Lorraine Smothers has been very close to Wallace’s children, describing the family as “a blended in her cookbooks.
2. Her First Husband is a Former Entertainer
Like Wallace, Lorraine Martin Smothers was also previously married. She was first married to actor and musician Richard Remick Smothers, but the union ended in divorce in 1993. Together they share two adult children, Sarah and Remick Smothers.
Richard Remick Smothers was part of The Smothers Brothers along with his older brother, Thomas. They debuted in many television shows and had their own sitcom. Lorraine’s former husband is currently 81 years old.
3. She and Chris Wallace Have No Children Together
Lorraine was described as a Washington socialite when she married her first husband, Richard Remick Smothers, in 1986. At the time, she was 27-years-old.
She found love again in Chris Wallace, and the two became husband and wife in 1997. Married for 24 years, they have no children together.
4. She is a Chef and Author
Lorraine, who is in her 60’s is an accomplished chef and author. She has published at least three cookbooks, including Amazon’s best-seller Mrs. Sunday’s Soups.
She revealed her first soup-inspired cookbook, published in 2010, came from her husband’s schedule, as the host of the Sunday morning program at Fox News, clashing with her son’s sports practice schedule.
Lorraine’s First Cookbook
She responded to the dilemma of how to feed both her husband and her son in a timely and nourishing manner while serving them a different soup each week.
Lorraine Wallace Cookbooks titles have drawn parallels to her husband’s role as the host of Fox News Sunday. Her latest book was released in 2015 and has also become a New York Times Bestseller. As an empty nester, she still describes that it is a challenge to cook for two but often creates recipes for family gatherings and her six grandkids.
Lorraine’s 2015 Best Seller – Mr and Mrs Sunday’s Suppers
Lorraine’s third very popular cook book, 
Lorraine’s 2012 Cookbook
5. She is a Washington, D.C. Resident
Lorraine Martin Smothers has been pictured numerous times attending public and official events by her husband’s arm. In 2017, the couple was invited by then Ambassador of France Gérard Araud to his residence. The longtime couple resides in Washington, D.C.
6. Lorraine Martin Smothers Got Married to Dick Smothers the Same Day his First Wife Died
Dick Smother’s first wife, Linda, died on September 19th due to head injuries from a hit-and-run accident on September 9th, 1986.
Linda arrived at the hospital in a coma and had to be kept on life-support machines.
Doctors declared the 48-year old as brain dead, which informed the family’s decision to pull her from life-support.
AP News reported that her former husband was to marry “socialite” Lorraine M. Martin on the same Friday, but the family delayed releasing news of her death until Saturday.
The Chicago Tribune reported that her ex-husband kept calling into the hospital and inquiring about her condition. By delaying her death announcement, the family reciprocated his kindness.
7. What We Know About Lorraine Martin Smothers Family
Lorraine Wallace was born Lorraine Marcelle Martin on April 8, 1959. Her hometown is listed as Alexandria, Virginia. From her last name, her father may have been named Martin. In her cookbooks, Lorrain acknowledges her mother for teaching her how to cook and emphasizing the use of organic ingredients.
Lorraine spent a lot of time in Middleburg, Virginia, the self-declared horse country and hunt capital. She is an equestrian and competed in amateur horse jumping events with her horse “Straitman.”
Chis Wallace’s Family has been in the limelight because of Chris Wallace’s Father, Mike, who served as the lead reporter for 60 minutes. His career lasted from the 1960s to 2006 before announcing his resignation. Trump taunted Chris as someone who wanted to be like his father but never achieved the same success level.
8. The Couple Own Various Properties
Wallace and Lorrain’s recent real-estate purchase in 2015 was an idyllic estate overlooking the Chesapeake Bay in Annapolis, Maryland. It serves as a gathering spot for their six adult kids, their spouses, and their grandkids.
The family relishes putt-putt (miniature golf), and Wallace has claimed various victories in the past against his sons, something he is very proud of. The family games are often high-stakes competitions complete with trophies, and they also play other games like Trivial Pursuit & skeet shooting.
Chris Wallace’s Wife, Lorraine Smothers Bio
- Birthday: April 8, 1959
- Age: 62 years (2021)
- Occupation: Author
- Spouse: Chris Wallace (m. 1997), Divorced Dick Smothers (m. 1986)
- Children: Sarah and Remick Smothers.
Here are more commonly asked questions about Lorrain Martin Smothers:
How Old is Lorraine?
Born in April 1959, Lorraine will be turning 62 years old in April 2021. She is 12 years younger than her husband, Chris.
How old is Chris Wallace?
Chris was born on October 12, 1947, making him 74 years old in Oct 2021.
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