Kayleigh McEnanyβs Baby Shower Was Held in Total Silence β Until One Guest Gave a Gift That Changed Everything ππ€«
On May 10, 2025, a small, elegant apartment in New York City became the stage for an unforgettable moment in the life of Fox News star Kayleigh McEnany. The former White House press secretary, expecting her third childβa boy named Micahβwith husband Sean Gilmartin, was celebrated at an intimate baby shower hosted by her The Five colleague Dana Perino. The gathering, attended by Fox News luminaries like Harris Faulkner, Emily Compagno, Jessica Tarlov, and Kat Timpf, was marked by a serene, almost reverent atmosphere. But the quiet anticipation of the event was shattered by a single giftβa delicate silver bracelet from Greg Gutfeldβthat left McEnany in tears and transformed the mood of the room. What was it about this gift that changed everything?
A Quiet Celebration for a Growing Family
Kayleigh McEnany, 36, announced her third pregnancy on Outnumbered on March 17, 2025, sharing her joy with viewers and co-hosts. βSean and I are expecting our third child, which weβre so excited about,β she said, revealing the babyβs due date in June and promising an on-air gender reveal. The devout Christian, who quoted Jeremiah 1:5 (βBefore I formed you in the womb, I knew youβ) during her announcement, has often spoken of her faith and family as anchors in her life. With daughter Blake, 5, and son Nash, 2, already bringing joy to her and Gilmartin, a retired MLB pitcher, the anticipation for Micahβs arrival was palpable.
The baby shower, held at Perinoβs New York apartment, was a departure from the typical raucous celebrations. Perino, 52, who had recently navigated a public divorce from Peter McMahon amid his illness, chose a subdued, heartfelt setting. βDanaβs heart is huge,β a guest told People. βShe wanted to celebrate Kayleighβs joy, no matter what sheβs going through.β The decor reflected Gilmartinβs baseball background, with blue and white accents and subtle nods to the New York Mets, where he played. Mocktails flowed, a cupcake tower delighted guests, and McEnanyβs children, Blake and Nash, stole the show with a game of guessing baby names, with Blake proudly declaring βMicahβ as her choice.
Yet, the atmosphere was unusually quiet, almost solemn. Guests spoke in hushed tones, perhaps out of respect for Perinoβs personal challenges or McEnanyβs recent health scare on Outnumbered on May 7, 2025, when she briefly appeared unsteady on air. McEnany later reassured fans on X, saying, βThanks to the EMTs and Fox team, Iβm doing well.β The silence, however, set the stage for a moment that would resonate deeply with everyone present.
The Gift That Broke the Silence
As the gift-giving portion began, the room remained hushed, with McEnany opening presents like tiny Mets jerseys and a hand-stitched quilt from Compagno. Each gift was met with smiles and soft applause, but the mood shifted when Greg Gutfeld, the irreverent host of Gutfeld!, stepped forward. Known for his sarcastic wit, Gutfeld, 60, and a new father to daughter Mira, born in December 2024, surprised everyone with a rare serious demeanor. βKayleigh, youβre a force,β he said, his usual smirk replaced by a soft smile. βYou juggle faith, family, and this crazy job with grace. This is for Micahβand you.β
McEnany opened a small, wrapped box to reveal a delicate silver bracelet engraved with βMicahβ and a tiny cross, accompanied by a handwritten note from Gutfeld. The room fell completely silent as she read the note, her eyes welling up. According to USA Today, the note blended Gutfeldβs signature humor with heartfelt respect, reflecting their dynamic on The Five. The braceletβs cross symbolized McEnanyβs faith, central to her life and pregnancy announcements, while the engraving of Micahβs name honored her bold decision to share it early, announced with blue confetti on Outnumbered on May 8.
The silence broke as McEnanyβs tears flowed, and she stood to embrace Gutfeld. βGregβs not one for mushy stuff,β co-host Jessica Tarlov told USA Today. βBut heβs been so moved by Kayleighβs journey, especially after his own baby girl arrived.β The room erupted in applause, with Faulkner posting on X, βKayleigh looked like she was floating,β capturing the emotional weight of the moment. The bracelet, a symbol of McEnanyβs Fox βfamilyβ and her faith, transformed the quiet gathering into a celebration of connection and support.
A Journey of Faith and Resilience
The giftβs impact was amplified by McEnanyβs challenging year. Her health scare, though minor, had heightened her gratitude for her colleaguesβ support. In her book Serenity in the Storm, she detailed her struggle to conceive Nash, crediting intensive prayer for his arrival after a difficult journey. Her preventive double mastectomy in 2018, due to a BRCA2 gene mutation, added another layer of resilience to her story. The bracelet from Gutfeld, with its personal engraving and cross, resonated as a reminder of her strength and the community rallying around her.
McEnanyβs tearful toast at the shower underscored this. βSean, Blake, Nash, and now Micahβtheyβre my world,β she said, per Fox News. βIβm so grateful for this Fox family, too.β The bracelet became more than a gift; it was a tangible link to her faith, her children, and the colleagues who had become like family.
A Symbol for the Future
As McEnany prepares to welcome Micah in June 2025, the bracelet has taken on a life of its own among fans. Social media buzzed with photos of the shower, with one X user writing, βThat bracelet from Gutfeld? Pure class. Kayleighβs glow says it all.β The gift, simple yet profound, marked a turning point in the silent celebration, transforming it into a moment of shared joy and anticipation.
McEnanyβs journeyβfrom White House press secretary to Fox News star, from health challenges to motherhoodβhas been defined by resilience and faith. The baby shower, initially quiet, became a testament to the power of a single gesture to unite a room. As she awaits Micahβs arrival, the bracelet will likely remain a cherished symbol of the love and support surrounding her growing family, a reminder that even in silence, a single gift can change everything.