In Paris, France, on August 16, 1953, Kathie Lee was born. She was born into a family of mixed race. Likewise, Kathie is a Leo by birth. Moreover, Gifford is a spiritual Christian even though her grandparents reared her in a Jewish home. She was conceived by her mother Joan Epstein and father Aaron Epstein.
The parents of Kathie were a naval commander and a navy secretary. Kathie spent her youth moving around due to Aaron’s placement in several European nations. Kathie is one of two siblings in her family. David and Michelle are Kathie’s brothers and sisters, respectively.
In 1957, Kathie’s family relocated to Maryland. Aaron, Kathie’s father, also started working as an insurance agent and a distributor of newspapers. Katie continued her schooling by attending Bowie High School in Maryland. Afterward, Kathie graduated from Oral Roberts University with a bachelor’s degree.
