Korie Robertson Explained

Korie Robertson should not be confused with Korey Robertson.

Korie Howard Robertson
Birth Date:24 October 1973
Birth Place:Louisiana, U.S.
Birth Name:Leslie Koren Howard
Television:Duck Dynasty
Education:Harding University
Occupation:Office manager of Duck Commander
Children:6, including Sadie Robertson
Relatives:Alton Hardy Howard (grandfather)
W. L. "Jack" Howard (great-uncle)
V. E. Howard (great-uncle)
Years Active:2012–present

Korie Howard Robertson[1] (born October 24, 1973) is a reality television star on the A&E show Duck Dynasty.

Life and career

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. In 2014, Harding University declared Willie and Korie Howard Robertson jointly as Outstanding Young Alumni.[5]

She sang on her family's album, , 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.

Bibliography

Notes and References

  1. Genzlinger, Neil (October 7, 2012) Lured In by a Family Just Being Itself on TV. New York Times. Retrieved May 28, 2013
  2. Web site: Ashley Hume . Larry Fink . 2023-05-18 . 'Duck Dynasty's' Willie and Korie Robertson share key to marital success: 'Faith is a big part of it' . 2024-01-25 . Fox News . en-US.
  3. Web site: Belcher . Sara . 2021-06-06 . Where Are Willie Robertson's Children Now? The 'Duck Dynasty' Legacy Lives On . 2024-01-25 . Distractify . en-US.
  4. Web site: Dukes . Billy. 2023-04-20 . JUST IN: 'Duck Dynasty' Star + Wife Expecting Third Child . 2024-01-25 . Taste of Country . en.
  5. News: Outstanding Young Alumni Willie ('95) and Korie Howard ('95) Robertson. Harding Magazine. Searcy, Arkansas. Harding University Alumni Association. 26 .
  6. Web site: 30 September 2013 . Duck the Halls A Robertson Family Christmas . 2024-01-25 . www.umgnashville.com.
  7. Web site: Rouse . Isaac . 2023-09-27 . New 'Duck Dynasty' Movie 'The Blind' Tells Phil Robertson Origin Story . 2023-12-12 . TV Insider . en-US.
  8. Web site: Elizabeth Stanton . Larry Fink . 2023-09-21 . 'Duck Dynasty' stars' new movie shows family's origin and faith: Without God 'we would not be sitting here' . 2023-12-12 . Fox News . en-US.
  9. Web site: 'Duck Dynasty' couple plans more movies after 'The Blind' set box office record for Fathom . 2023-12-12 . The Courier . en-US.
  10. Web site: 2023-05-31 . After 'Duck Dynasty' Shocked Hollywood, Willie and Korie Robertson Ramp Up Effort to Spread 'Light in Darkness' . 2024-02-21 . Faithwire . en-US.
  11. Web site: Writer . Staff . 'Duck' clan also writes best-sellers . 2024-02-21 . The Columbus Dispatch . en-US.