Nelly (born July 2, 1996) is an American Journalist, currently the anchor on a major network. Nelly has travelled the workld and intervieweed the most important people of our time. In her career, she has focused extensively on reporting in the Middle East and the far east. Early life and education Born and raised in Maryland. She is of Irish, Scottish, and English ancestry. She studied political science and economics, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in political economy.