CNN correspondent Kristen Holmes welcomes second daughter after challenging year of work and motherhood

CNN correspondent Kristen Holmes has given birth to her second child, a daughter named Eleanor Ricky Gray, in Washington, D.C. This follows a challenging year for Holmes, who balanced her demanding job covering the 2024 presidential election with pregnancy and caring for her three-year-old son, Eliot. Holmes described the past year as "grueling" and "exhausting," often waking up early to cover campaign events while managing morning sickness. She expressed gratitude for her husband's support during this time, highlighting the importance of both her career and family growth. Eleanor is named after Holmes' grandmother and her husband's father. Eliot is excited about his new sister, and Holmes shared that their first meeting was a touching moment for the family.