Rachel Maddow was born on 1st July 1973 in Castro Valley, California. Her father was a former Air Force captain who quit to become a lawyer a year before Rachel was born. Rachel’s mom was a school program administrator, and she wrote for the local paper. Maddow can trace her roots to the Netherlands, Canada, and modern-day Ukraine and Lithuania.

Rachel Maddow was born on April 1, 1973 in Castro Valley, California, USA as Rachel Anne Maddow. She is an actress and writer, known for The Ides of March (2011), The Rachel Maddow Show (2008) and House of Cards (2013). She is married to Susan Mikula. Spouse (1)

Career & Personal Life. Rachel Anne Maddow was born April 1, 1973 in Castro Valley, California. She is a television host, political commentator and author in the United States, mostly known for her role as the host of The Rachel Maddow Show on MSNBC. She described herself as being “a cross between the jock and the antisocial girl” in her Castro Valley High School days.

Personal Life & Legacy Rachel Maddow is openly gay and is in a relationship with artist Susan Mikula whom she met in 1999. She has been dealing with clinical depression for years though she tries to live her best in spite of the condition.

Short Description Of Rachel Maddow. Rachel Maddow is an American author, political commentator and television host. Rachel Maddow also hosts a nightly television and has her own show, titled The Rachel Maddow, on Microsoft National Broadcasting Company. She serves as the cable network’s special event co-anchor alongside Brian Williams.