Cris Collinsworth's wife is Kentucky-born attorney Holly Bankemper Collinsworth, whom he married in 1989. The NBC Sunday Night Football analyst considers Holly a "really strong wife" and told Northern Kentucky Magazine in 2011 that their long-term marriage is one of his greatest achievements.
"I consider a successful life for me to be: Am I married to the same woman that I married when I was 30 years old?... That's kind of it," Collinsworth said.
Holly Bankemper's Profile Summary
Holly Bankemper Collinsworth was born on December 23, 1963, in Fort Thomas, Kentucky, to John and Charlene Bankemper. She stands approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall with blonde hair and green eyes. She is a Capricorn and currently resides in Fort Thomas, Kentucky.
Who Is Cris Collinsworth's Wife?
Holly attended Highlands High School and later obtained her bachelor's degree from the University of Kentucky, where she was a cheerleader for the Kentucky Wildcats. She earned her J.D. from the University of Cincinnati College of Law in 1988 and has been a practicing attorney for nearly four decades, specializing in general law in Fort Thomas, Kentucky, and Longboat Key, Florida.
How Did Cris Collinsworth Meet His Wife?
Cris and Holly met in Cincinnati through mutual friends when Holly was about to enter law school. On their first date, she made it clear she was not one of his "floozies." Collinsworth later joined Holly in law school, graduating in 1991, but chose a career in sports media instead of law.
Marriage and Family
Cris proposed to Holly in July 1988 on a bridge over the Ohio River. They married on June 3, 1989, and have four children: Katie (born 1990), Austin (born 1991), Ashley (born 1993), and Jac (born 1995). Katie is a public relations graduate from the University of Florida; Austin played football at Notre Dame and is CEO of Pro Football Focus; Ashley ran track at Harvard; and Jac is a sports commentator for NBC Sports. The couple has five grandchildren as of June 2026.
Philanthropy
In 2002, Cris and Holly co-founded the Cris Collinsworth ProScan Fund, which provides breast cancer support, including free screenings and care packages. Holly also serves on the board of the Fort Thomas Education Foundation and has improved local schools. She was featured on The Enquirer's Women of the Year List in 2007.
Cris Collinsworth's Personal Life and Net Worth
Cris Collinsworth, born January 27, 1959, in Dayton, Ohio, had a successful NFL career with the Cincinnati Bengals before becoming a broadcaster. His net worth is estimated at $25 million in 2026, with a salary of about $12.5 million per year from NBC.
