Is Julie Banderas still married? The truth about her split from Andrew Sansone
After a public divorce announcement live on TV in February 2023 the question, 'Is Julie Banderas still married?' has made headlines.
We call this round four, because we got together, we broke up, we got back together, we broke up.
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Key takeaways
- Julie Banderas is divorced from her husband of over a decade, Andrew Sansone.
- Julie first announced she was getting divorced during an appearance on the late-night news talk show Gutfeld! in February 2023.
- Banderas accused Andrew of physical assault.
- Julie and Andrew Sansone have three children: Addison, Avery, and Harrison.
Julie Banderas' profile summary
| Full name | Julie Banderas |
| Gender | Female |
| Date of birth | September 25, 1973 |
| Age | 52 years old (in 2025) |
| Place of birth | Hartford, Connecticut, United States |
| Current residence | New York City, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | Mixed |
| Height | 5 feet 4 inches |
| Weight | 60 kg (approx) |
| Father | Howard D. Bidwell |
| Mother | Fabiola R. Bidwell |
| Siblings | Five |
| Relationship status | Divorced |
| Ex-husband | Andrew Sansone |
| Children | Addison Melissa, Avery Julie, Harrison |
| Education | Emerson College |
| Profession | Television news anchor |
| Net worth | $12 million-$14 million |
| Social media | InstagramX (Twitter) |
Is Julie Banderas still married?
The popular Fox News anchor is single after her split with Andrew Sansone. They tied the knot on August 29, 2009, and have since welcomed two daughters, Addison Melissa and Avery Julie Sansone, and a son named Harrison.
Julie and Andrew have since divorced. Julie announced her divorce from Andrew Sansone live on air during a Valentine's Day segment in 2023. She said,
I'm getting a divorce. I am going to go ahead and say it right here for the very first time.
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Julie Banderas' divorce reasons
Julie Banderas' divorce from Andrew Sansone was primarily due to a toxic and troubled marriage marked by frequent fighting and emotional abuse. Sources close to the couple revealed that Sansone often belittled Banderas, making demeaning comments in front of their children, and showing jealousy of her career success. The source revealed,
There was constant fighting between the two of them. It was a lot of putdowns from him to her, a lot of demeaning comments.
Another source revealed,
He would often speak to her in a very demeaning way. He was jealous of her and would frequently put her down.
The relationship had long been rocky and culminated in Julie filing for divorce in 2023. In an April 2024 X post, Banderas described the divorce as agonising but ultimately more liberating, signalling the end of emotional turmoil and the start of her glow-up. She captioned,
Thank you for noticing! It’s called, divorce. If I’ve learned anything through this long agonizing process it’s this: it is never too late to be happy and I’ve never been happier!
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What happened with Julie Banderas and her husband?
Julie Banderas and Andrew Sansone were involved in a contentious legal battle. This is after Julie took her husband to court to sue him for violent behaviour after he reportedly held a knife to her following an incident where she ate mashed potatoes he had made for their kids.
However, the judge ruled in favour of Julie Banderas' ex-husband, who was acquitted of all the charges. Following the judgment, Julie issued a statement on the result of her case, expressing her discontent. She said,
I am deeply disappointed in the Judge's decision but I have profound respect for our justice system and understand how extraordinarily high the burden of proof is in criminal matters. I chose not to present compelling evidence during the hearing in order to protect my family's privacy.
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When was Julie Banderas' husband arrested?
Julie Banderas' husband, Andrew Sansone, was arrested on December 19, 2022, following an incident that occurred on December 14. A restraining order was granted against Sansone following the incident, prohibiting him from contacting Banderas. However, he retained visitation rights for their children.
A look at Julie Banderas' age and early life
Julie Banderas, age 52, was born in Hartford, Connecticut, United States, on September 25, 1973. She is an American national with a mixed ethnic background.
Julie's mother, Fabiola Rodriguez, is a Colombian immigrant, while her father, Howard Dexter Bidwell, was a navy veteran and civil engineer, founder of Consolidated Precast, Inc. She grew up alongside her four paternal half-siblings and a sister, Melissa Bidwell.
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Trivia
- She attended Emerson College in Boston, earning a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism.
- Banderas began her career in television in 1997 as an anchor/producer for WHSV TV-3 in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
- At Fox News, she has hosted shows like Fox Report Weekend and is a primary fill-in anchor for weekday programs, including America's Newsroom and Outnumbered.
- Julie has openly shared how she has dealt with online hate and bullying throughout her career, standing up to trolls and even calling out political figures when necessary.
Final word
Julie Banderas is not married. The Fox News anchor is single after her divorce from Andrew Sansone in 2023. A restraining order was granted against Sansone, prohibiting him from contacting Banderas.
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