Tracey Lynn Stewart, originally McShane, is an American who previously worked as a veterinary technician, graphic designer, and advocate for animal rights. She is best recognized as the spouse of comedian, writer, political commentator, and television personality Jon Stewart. Hailing from Pennsylvania, Tracey pursued her education at the California College of Arts and Crafts and Drexel University before embarking on her career as a graphic designer. Following her husband’s appointment as the host of ‘The Daily Show’, she chose to return to school to pursue a degree in veterinary science. She founded ‘Moomah the Magazine’ and holds the position of vice president at the Portrait Project. Tracey collaborates closely with Farm Sanctuary, an animal welfare organization, and, together with her husband, has acquired a farm in New Jersey to serve as a refuge for rescued farm animals. As an author, she released the non-fiction book ‘Do Unto Animals: A Friendly Guide to How Animals Live, and How We Can Make Their Lives Better’ in 2015.
Childhood & Early Life
Tracey was born on August 6, 1967, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. In the mid-1990s, she attended the California College of Arts and Crafts. Later, she enrolled in Drexel University for a graphic design course. Some sources indicate that she also studied business at Drexel. After finishing her studies, she began her career as a graphic designer. When Stewart took over as the host of Comedy Central’s ‘The Daily Show,’ Tracey decided to return to school with the goal of becoming a veterinarian. Although she had previously held different jobs, none provided her the fulfillment she was looking for.
Career of Tracey McShane
Tracey spent a significant amount of time working as a graphic designer. In the years that followed, she took on various other roles. After earning her degree in veterinary science, she spent time at the Bronx Zoo before establishing ‘Moomah the Magazine.’ Originally, it was started as Moomah Café, a gathering place for families in lower Manhattan. The front part operated as a café, while the back was transformed into a children’s enrichment center. Although the hub eventually closed, its legacy lives on through ‘Moomah the Magazine.’
In recent years, Tracey and her family have become involved with Farm Sanctuary. To honor Tracey and Stewart’s support, Farm Sanctuary named two rescued sheep after them. The family acquired a $4 million farm in New Jersey, which provides shelter for many rescued farm animals. On October 20, 2015, Tracey released her children’s book, ‘Do Unto Animals: A Friendly Guide to How Animals Live, and How We Can Make Their Lives Better,’ published by Artisan. The book features over 300 color illustrations by artist Lisel Ashlock and has received positive critiques. All earnings from this book are donated to Farm Sanctuary.
Controversies & Scandals of Tracey McShane
Tracey McShane was detained on March 10, 2005, for driving with a suspended license and spent nearly five hours at a police station. According to Matt Labov, Stewart’s spokesperson, the incident took place in Central Park around 11 a.m. She was not speeding, but authorities discovered that her license was suspended. She was unaware that a ticket she had paid for the previous week had not cleared. As a result, her vehicle was impounded, and she was handcuffed and transported to Central Booking. Authorities stated that she was fingerprinted and smiled while her photos were taken during the processing.
Relationship with Jon Stewart
Viewed as a modern-day Mark Twain, Jon Stewart (born Jonathan Stuart Leibowitz) is a satirical news commentator renowned for his humorous critiques of personality-driven media programs, particularly in the U.S. Under his guidance, ‘The Daily Show’ has earned 22 Primetime Emmys. He has hosted the 78th and 80th Academy Awards and authored several books, including ‘America (The Book): A Citizen’s Guide to Democracy Inaction’ (2004) and ‘Earth (The Book): A Visitor’s Guide to the Human Race’ (2010).
Tracey and Jon first met on a blind date, set up by a production assistant working on Stewart’s film ‘Wishful Thinking’ (1997). In 1999, Jon proposed to her with a personalized crossword puzzle he created with help from Will Shortz, the crossword editor at the ‘New York Times.’ The couple married in November 2000. They formally requested to change both of their last names to “Stewart” on June 19, 2001.
Tracey faced multiple challenges in her journey to conceive and ultimately decided to pursue in vitro fertilization. Their son, Nathan Thomas Stewart, was born on July 3, 2004. Approximately two years later, on February 5, 2006, the couple had their second child, a daughter named Maggie Rose Stewart. Tracey follows a vegan lifestyle.
Net worth of Tracey McShane
The estimated net worth of Tracey McShane is about $2 million.