Chris Hughes (Entrepreneur) Sexuality, Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Spouse, Career, Net Worth, Facts
Sarah Richards
Published Feb 25, 2026
Chris Hughes is an American popular and well established entrepreneur who known for co-founding social networking site, Facebook . He also serve as spokesperson for familiar networking site. Later, in 2007, he left Facebook and worked as publisher and editor-in-chief of The New Republic from 2012 to 2016. As of 2020, Hughes is a co-chair of the Economic Security Project. Other than this, he has an immense fan following on his social media platforms.
Chris Hughes Sexuality
- Chris Hughes is openly gay.
- In 2012, he married his longtime boyfriend Sean Eldridge.
Chris Hughes Wiki/ Bio
| Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Birth Name | Christopher Hughes |
| Nick Name/ Stage Name | Chris |
| Birth Date | 26 Nov, 1983 |
| Age | 36 years old (As of 2020) |
| Profession | Entrepreneur |
| Famous For | Co-Founder of Facebook |
| Controversy | NA |
| Birthplace | Hickory, North Carolina, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Sexuality | Gay |
| Current Residence | Carolina, United States |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Zodiac Sign | Tauras |
| Physical Stats | |
| Height/ Tall | In centimeters- 180 cm In meters- 1.80 m In feet inches- 5’11’ |
| Weight | In kilograms- 60 kg In pounds- 132 lbs |
| Body Measurements (chest-waist-hips) | Not Known |
| Shoe Size | 9 (US) |
| Body Build | Fit |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
| Tattoos | Yes |
| Family | |
| Parents | Father: Not Known Mother: Not Known |
| Siblings | Brother: Not Known Sister: Not Known |
| Relationships | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Previous Dating | Not Known |
| Girlfriend | Single |
| Husband/Spouse | Sean Eldridge |
| Marriage Date | 30 June 2012 |
| Education | |
| Highest Qualification | Graduate |
| School | Bachelor of Arts in history and literature |
| College/ University | Phillips Academy, Andover, Harvard University |
| Favorites | |
| Favorite Actor | Robert Pattinson |
| Favorite Actress | Robbie Margot |
| Favorite Holiday Destination | Paris |
| Favorite Food | Chinese |
| Favorite Color | Blue |
| Hobbies | Travelling, Eating, Salsa |
| Income | |
| Net Worth | Approx $450 million (As of 2020) |
| Online Contacts | |
| Social Media Links | Instagram, Twitter |
Chris Hughes Early Life & Education
- Chris Hughes was born on 26 November 1983 in Hickory, North Carolina, United States.
- He is only child of Arlen “Ray” Hughes, an industrial paper salesman, and Brenda Hughes, a mathematics teacher in a school.
- As per his education, he is graduated from Phillips Academy and in 2006, he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in history and literature from Harvard University.
What is Chris Hughes Famous For?
- Famous for co-founding largest social networking site, Facebook.
- Barack Obama’s 2008 presidential campaign.
Chris Hughes Career
- Hughes co-founded the social networking site Facebook with his Harvard roommates Mark Zuckerberg, Dustin Moskovitz, and Eduardo Saverin.
- In March 2012, he became the majority owner of The New Republic and currently serves as publisher and editor-in-chief of the nearly 100-year old magazine which covers American politics.
Chris Hughes Spouse
- As of 2020, Hughes is married to Sean Eldridge.
- His sexual orientation is gay.
- In 2011, the couple got engaged and tied knot to each other on 30 June 2012.
- The wedding was the most complex gay wedding.
- The couple bought a $2 million residence in New York’s 19th congressional district with the reported purpose of permitting Eldridge to run for the congressional seat there.
- As per his previous dating history, it is not known in public domain.
Net Worth of Chris Hughes
- As of 2020, Chris Huges Net Worth is estimated around $450 million.
- Hughes co-founded the social networking site Facebook with his Harvard roommates Mark Zuckerberg, Dustin Moskovitz, and Eduardo Saverin.
Chris Hughes Facts
- In 2010, Hughes was portrayed by actor Patrick Mapel in the film named ‘The Social Network’.
- He has an immense fan following on his social media platforms.
- He is a per lover as well.
- He loves traveling.
- His relationship with his partner Sean Eldridge was a much talked about affair.
- The duo is a manifestation of a gay power couple.
- He is a well-known philanthropist as he organizes several fundraiser shows for worthy causes.
- Hughes is an exceptionally talented entrepreneur.
