Meet Bob Costas wife, Jill Sutton who married the sportscaster in 2004!

May 2024 · 4 minute read

In the world of sports broadcasting, Bob Costas has engraved his name in a golden plank. One of the well-respected sportscasters, Bob has earned 29 Emmy awards for his work. 

He worked for NBC Sports for 39 years from 1980-2019. And today we are going to find much detailed information about his beautiful spouse, Jill Sutton.

Jill Sutton, a celebrity wife was born in Texas, the United States. She studied at El Paso High School and graduated from Illinois State University. She mostly prefers to stay behind the limelight.

Blissful Marital Life With Bob Costas

Jill Sutton has been married to her sportscaster husband, Bill Costas since March 14, 2004. The couple dated for a few years before getting hitched. 

Jill is Bob's second wife, but they don't share any children. However, Bob has two kids from his ex-wife.

There is not enough evidence but some sources state that Jill is 20 years younger than her spouse. Hence, Jill's age should be 49, while Bob's is 69 years old as of 2021. Further, it is also not known if Jill was previously married before she met Bob.

The Sutton couple has been married for 17 years. To date, they have remained together without any controversies and personal differences. Costas and Jill reside between their homes in New York.

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Husband Bob Costas in Sports Broadcasting

Bob was the prime-time host of the 11 Olympic Games from 1992 until 2016. Born as Robert Quinlan Costas on March 22, 1952, Bob has covered Boxing, Golf, MLB, NASCAR, NFL, etc during his tenure at NBC Sports.

Bob Costas had become the face of football on NBC hosting one of TV's most-watched programs, Sunday Night Football. With his eight National Sportscaster of the Year awards, Costas had become the most-respected broadcaster of his generation.

Bob Costas Ex-Wife and Kids

Before Jill, Bob was married to his first wife, Carole Randall Krummenacher. They were married from 1983 to 2001. As mentioned Bob has two kids with Carole. 

Their first child, a son, Keith Costas was born in 1986. Likewise, their daughter, Taylor Costas was born in 1989.

Bob's children have followed their father's footsteps and they have excellent careers. Keith has won two Sports Emmys as an associate producer on MLB Network’s MLB Tonight

Meanwhile, Taylor has won one Sports Emmy as an associate producer on NBC’s coverage of the 2012 Summer Olympics.

Jill Sutton Net Worth

There is not enough information about Jill Sutton's wealth. She is mostly known as the wife of Bob Costas. 

Therefore, the necessary details such as her profession are unknown. Meanwhile, her famous spouse has a stunning fortune. Bob Costas has a net worth of $50 million.

The former host of Studio 42 with Bob Costas, his annual income at NBC was $7 million. From his long tenure at NBC Sports, Costas earned around $100 million before taxes in salary. 

Currently, Bob works as a commentator for CNN and MLB Network. Sports Anchors like Mark Giangreco and Mike Adamle also have an impressive net worth.

Real Estate

In 2013, Bob and Jill bought a house in a gated community in Newport Coast, California for $4.7 million. The 4,534-square-foot mansion contains the main house, a guest casita, a saltwater swimming pool with spa, a cabana with a fireplace, a pool house with a kitchen, and brick patios.

Similarly, the estate has four bedrooms, six bathrooms, and peaceful surroundings. Besides California, the couple has houses in Missouri and New York.

Jill Sutton Parents

Jill's father Don Sutton and her step-mother, Susan Sue Sutton worked together in the real estate business. Unfortunately, Susan died in June 2020

Don serves as the team leader for The Sutton Team, a real estate company based in Bloomington, Illinois. Likewise, Sue worked as a real estate broker at RE/MAX Choice.

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There is not enough information regarding Jill's biological mother. Her father and her step-mom married in 2002. Jill has four siblings, brother Doug Sutton and sister Julie Houston including two step-sisters Kellie Henry and Amanda Boitnott.

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