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{{Short description|American reality television personality}}
{{distinguish|Korey Robertson}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=July 2015}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Korie Howard Robertson
| image = Korie Robertson (cropped).jpg
| image =
| caption = Photographed by Steven Palowsky = Robertson in 2015
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1973|10|24}}
| birth_place = [[Louisiana]], USAU.S.
| birth_name = Leslie Koren Howard
| alias =
| television = ''[[Duck Dynasty]]''
| education = [[Harding University]]
| occupation = Office manager of [[Duck Commander]]
| religion = [[Christianity]]
| spouse = {{marriage|[[Willie Robertson]]|1992}}
| denomination = [[Church of Christ]]
| children = 6, including [[Sadie Robertson]]
| occupation = Office manager of [[Duck Commander]]
| relatives = [[Alton Hardy Howard]] (grandfather)<br>[[W. L. "Jack" Howard]] (great-uncle)<br>[[V. E. Howard]] (great-uncle)
| spouse = [[Willie Robertson]]
| years_active = 2012–present
| children = [[John Luke Robertson]], [[Sadie Robertson]], Will Robertson, Bella Robertson, Rebecca Robertson, Rowdy Robertson
| parents = John and Chrys Howard
| relatives = [[Phil Robertson]] (father-in-law)<br>
[[Kay Robertson]] (mother-in-law)<br>
[[Jase Robertson]] (brother-in-law)<br>
Alan Robertson (brother-in-law)<br>
[[Jeptha Robertson]] (brother-in-law)<br>
[[Si Robertson]] (uncle-in-law)<br>
[[Alton Hardy Howard]] (grandfather)<br>
[[W. L. "Jack" Howard]] (great-uncle)
| years_active = 2012–present
}}
 
'''Korie Howard Robertson'''<ref name=nytimes>Genzlinger, Neil (October 7, 2012) [httphttps://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/08/arts/television/duck-dynasty-lures-a-growing-audience-on-ae.html Lured In by a Family Just Being Itself on TV]. ''New York Times''. Retrieved May 28, 2013</ref> (born October 24, 1973) is a reality television star on the [[A&E (TV channel)|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]]. Together, they have six children: [[John Luke Robertson|John Luke]], [[Sadie Robertson|Sadie]], Will, Bella, Rowdy, and Rebecca.
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]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ashley Hume |first=Larry Fink |date=2023-05-18 |title='Duck Dynasty's' Willie and Korie Robertson share key to marital success: 'Faith is a big part of it' |url=https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/duck-dynastys-willie-korie-robertson-share-key-marital-success-faith-big-part |access-date=2024-01-25 |website=Fox News |language=en-US}}</ref> Together, they have six children: [[Duck Dynasty#John Luke Robertson|John Luke]], [[Sadie Robertson|Sadie]], Will, Bella, Rowdy, and Rebecca.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Belcher |first=Sara |date=2021-06-06 |title=Where Are Willie Robertson's Children Now? The 'Duck Dynasty' Legacy Lives On |url=https://www.distractify.com/p/willie-robertson-children |access-date=2024-01-25 |website=Distractify |language=en-US}}</ref> As of fall 2023, Robertson has seven grandchildren.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dukes |first=Billy|date=2023-04-20 |title=JUST IN: 'Duck Dynasty' Star + Wife Expecting Third Child |url=https://tasteofcountry.com/duck-dynasty-john-luke-robertson-wife-baby-pregnant/ |access-date=2024-01-25 |website=Taste of Country |language=en}}</ref>
 
Robertson attended [[Harding University]] in [[Searcy, Arkansas]].<ref name=nytimes /> In 2014, Harding University declared Willie and Korie Howard Robertson jointly as Outstanding Young Alumni.<ref>{{cite news
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She sang on her family's album, ''[[Duck the Halls: A Robertson Family Christmas]],'' released in 2013.<ref>{{Cite web |date=30 September 2013 |title=Duck the Halls A Robertson Family Christmas |url=https://www.umgnashville.com/duck-the-halls-a-robertson-family-christmas-releases-soon/ |access-date=2024-01-25 |website=www.umgnashville.com}}</ref>
 
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]]. Still anotherAnother great-uncle was the Church of Christ minister [[V. E. Howard]].
She has publicly stood up for her father-in-law after his [[Phil Robertson ''GQ'' interview controversy|controversial interview]] in ''[[GQ]]'' magazine. <ref>{{cite news|url=http://edition.cnn.com/2014/03/26/showbiz/tv/duck-dynasty-willie-robertson-new-day/ |publisher=CNN |date= March 26, 2014|accessdate=May 28, 2014 |first1=Lisa |last1=Respers |title=Willie and Korie Robertson television interview}}</ref>
 
In 2023, Korie and her husband, Willie Robertson, produced a film titled, ''The Blind.''<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rouse |first=Isaac |date=2023-09-27 |title=New 'Duck Dynasty' Movie 'The Blind' Tells Phil Robertson Origin Story |url=https://www.tvinsider.com/1106411/duck-dynasty-family-return-the-blind-explained/ |access-date=2023-12-12 |website=TV Insider |language=en-US}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Elizabeth Stanton |first=Larry Fink |date=2023-09-21 |title='Duck Dynasty' stars' new movie shows family's origin and faith: Without God 'we would not be sitting here' |url=https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/duck-dynasty-stars-new-movie-shows-familys-origin-faith |access-date=2023-12-12 |website=Fox News |language=en-US}}</ref> The film made $17 million in the four weeks it was in theaters.<ref>{{Cite web |title='Duck Dynasty' couple plans more movies after 'The Blind' set box office record for Fathom |url=https://www.houmatoday.com/story/news/2023/12/12/duck-dynasty-couple-plans-more-movies-after-the-blind-set-box-office-record-for-fathom-events/71874052007/ |access-date=2023-12-12 |website=The Courier |language=en-US}}</ref> In the same year, Korie and her husband produced the musical, ''His Story'', as a way to make the gospel and entertainment come together.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2023-05-31 |title=After 'Duck Dynasty' Shocked Hollywood, Willie and Korie Robertson Ramp Up Effort to Spread 'Light in Darkness' |url=https://www.faithwire.com/2023/05/31/after-duck-dynasty-shocked-hollywood-willie-and-korie-robertson-ramp-up-effort-to-spread-light-in-darkness/ |access-date=2024-02-21 |website=Faithwire |language=en-US}}</ref> The musical was performed in [[The Colony, Texas]] at The Broadway Tent at Grandscape.<ref name=":0" />
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]]. Still another great-uncle was the Church of Christ minister [[V. E. Howard]].
 
==Bibliography==
* ''The Women of Duck Commander'' (2016) by Kay Robertson, Korie Robertson, Missy Robertson, Jessica Robertson, and Lisa Robertson {{ISBN|9781476763651}}
* ''The Duck Commander Family'' (2013) by Korie and Willie Robertson<ref>{{Cite web |last=Writer |first=Staff |title='Duck' clan also writes best-sellers |url=https://www.dispatch.com/story/entertainment/books/2013/08/15/duck-clan-also-writes/23421752007/ |access-date=2024-02-21 |website=The Columbus Dispatch |language=en-US}}</ref> {{ISBN|9781476703664}}
* ''Hugs for Dog Lovers'' (2007) by Korie and Willie Robertson {{ISBN|9781476738185}}
 
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