Who is Jennie Turner, Ted Turner's daughter?

Publish date: 2024-05-18

Jennie Turner is an Environmentalist and the daughter of Ted Turner. Jennie Turner’s father is an American entrepreneur, television producer, media proprietor, and philanthropist. He is widely known for being the founder of the Cable News Network (CNN), the first 24-hour cable news channel. In addition, he founded WTBS, which pioneered the superstation concept in cable television, which later became TBS. His media empire began with his father’s billboard business, Turner Outdoor Advertising, which he took over in March 1963 after his father’s suicide.

Jennie Turner: Bio Summary

Who is Ted Turner’s daughter?

Jennie Turner was born in the United States of America, she is the youngest daughter of Ted Turner and his second wife Jane Shirley Smith. Jennie has two siblings- Rhett Turner and Beau Turner. She also has two half-siblings- Robert Edward Turner IV and Laura Turner Seydel.

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Jennie Turner is an Environmentalist

Jennie Turner and her siblings were exposed to environmental issues at a young age. This launched her into a lifetime commitment to stewardship and sustainability. Since 1990, Ted Turner’s daughter has honed her environmental awareness as a Trustee of the Turner Foundation. Jennie previously served for 12 years on the board of directors for the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and currently serves on the Advisory Board of the National Zoo.

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As an accomplished television producer, Ted Turner’s daughter extended her passion for the environment into her career when she served as an associate producer at CNN Environment Unit’s EARTH MATTERS. Jennie produced stories on such timely issues as the proposed mine on the Okefenokee; the fate of the Ossabaw Island; the future of Cumberland Island; the migration of Right whales in Florida, and the reintroduction of wolves into Yellowstone National Park.

What does Jennie Turner do?

According to her website, she is currently the executive producer and host of EcoSense for Living. Ecosense For Living is a half-hour program television show Jennie created to showcase cutting-edge environmental issues like ‘nature-deficit disorder’ and a wide range of subjects from energy-efficient lifestyles to green jobs.

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The also promotes sustainability beyond homes and educates consumers about other earth-friendly choices that lessen our environmental footprint. In 2011, Jennie’s show EcoSense for Living won an Ohio Valley regional Emmy Award.

Aside from her work in the environment, Jennie is also a mother. She is married to Peek Garlington. Jennie and her husband Peek reside in Lexington, Kentucky. They are the parents of six children: Anna Easton, Martha Hope, Julius Peek, Jr., Sara Bailey, Haven McCoy, and Jane Grayson.

How Jennie Turner’s father built his Media Empire

The successful businessman had made an early entry into the world of business. As the son of a man who owned an advertising company, he started helping in his father’s business from a young age. Although his father Robert Edward Turner II was a successful businessman, he suffered from bipolar disorder and was known to have extreme mood swings according to Assignmentpoint.

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Jennie Turner’s father ended up committing suicide when Ted was 24. After his father’s death, he took over the business and drowned himself in work to cope with his grief. His efforts paid off and soon the business started earning huge profits. He went on to acquire several other businesses and started the Turner Broadcasting System. He soon founded CNN, the first all-news television channel in the United States. The business mogul is also well-known for his philanthropic activities and contributed $ 1 billion to the United Nations which was used to create the United Nations Foundation.