Korie Robertson
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Korie Howard Robertson | |
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.jpg) Robertson in 2015 | |
| Born | Leslie Koren Howard October 24, 1973 Louisiana, U.S. |
| Education | Harding University |
| Occupation | Office manager of Duck Commander |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Television | Duck Dynasty |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 6, including Sadie Robertson |
| Relatives | Alton Hardy Howard (grandfather) W. L. "Jack" Howard (great-uncle) V. E. Howard (great-uncle) |
Korie Howard Robertson[1] (born October 24, 1973) is a reality television star on the A&E show Duck Dynasty.
Life and career[edit]
Robertson is the daughter of John and Chrys Howard, and the daughter-in-law of Phil Robertson, founder of the Duck Commander. Her husband is Willie Robertson.[2] Together, they have six children: John Luke, Sadie, Will, Bella, Rowdy, and Rebecca.[3] As of fall 2023, Robertson has seven grandchildren.[4]
Robertson attended Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas.[1] In 2014, Harding University declared Willie and Korie Howard Robertson jointly as Outstanding Young Alumni.[5]
She sang on her family's album, Duck the Halls: A Robertson Family Christmas, released in 2013.[6]
She is a granddaughter of businessman Alton Hardy Howard and a great-niece of Alton Hardy's brother, W. L. "Jack" Howard, former mayor of Monroe. Alton and Jack Howard were proprietor of the former Howard Brothers Discount Stores. Another great-uncle was the Church of Christ minister V. E. Howard.
In 2023, Korie and her husband, Willie Robertson, produced a film titled, The Blind.[7] The movie is about Phil and Kay Robertson, Willie's parents, and their life. The film focuses on Phil Robertson's struggle with infidelity and alcohol, and how his Christian faith helped him redeem himself.[8] The film made $17 million in the four weeks it was in theaters.[9] In the same year, Korie and her husband produced the musical, His Story, as a way to make the gospel and entertainment come together.[10] The musical was performed in The Colony, Texas at The Broadway Tent at Grandscape.[10]
Bibliography[edit]
- The Women of Duck Commander (2016) by Kay Robertson, Korie Robertson, Missy Robertson, Jessica Robertson, and Lisa Robertson ISBN 9781476763651
- The Duck Commander Family (2013) by Korie and Willie Robertson[11] ISBN 9781476703664
- Hugs for Dog Lovers (2007) by Korie and Willie Robertson ISBN 9781476738185
References[edit]
- ^ a b Genzlinger, Neil (October 7, 2012) Lured In by a Family Just Being Itself on TV. New York Times. Retrieved May 28, 2013
- ^ Ashley Hume, Larry Fink (May 18, 2023). "'Duck Dynasty's' Willie and Korie Robertson share key to marital success: 'Faith is a big part of it'". Fox News. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
- ^ Belcher, Sara (June 6, 2021). "Where Are Willie Robertson's Children Now? The 'Duck Dynasty' Legacy Lives On". Distractify. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
- ^ Dukes, Billy (April 20, 2023). "JUST IN: 'Duck Dynasty' Star + Wife Expecting Third Child". Taste of Country. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
- ^ "Outstanding Young Alumni Willie ('95) and Korie Howard ('95) Robertson". Harding Magazine. Searcy, Arkansas: Harding University Alumni Association. p. 26.
- ^ "Duck the Halls A Robertson Family Christmas". www.umgnashville.com. September 30, 2013. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
- ^ Rouse, Isaac (September 27, 2023). "New 'Duck Dynasty' Movie 'The Blind' Tells Phil Robertson Origin Story". TV Insider. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
- ^ Elizabeth Stanton, Larry Fink (September 21, 2023). "'Duck Dynasty' stars' new movie shows family's origin and faith: Without God 'we would not be sitting here'". Fox News. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
- ^ "'Duck Dynasty' couple plans more movies after 'The Blind' set box office record for Fathom". The Courier. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
- ^ a b "After 'Duck Dynasty' Shocked Hollywood, Willie and Korie Robertson Ramp Up Effort to Spread 'Light in Darkness'". Faithwire. May 31, 2023. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
- ^ Writer, Staff. "'Duck' clan also writes best-sellers". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
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