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Amaryllis Fox

Amaryllis Fox is an American former CIA officer, author, journalist, and television host.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Amaryllis Fox is an American former CIA officer, author, and television host, best known for her memoir *Life Undercover: Coming of Age in the CIA* and the Netflix series *The Business of Drugs*.

What it is

Fox served as a clandestine CIA officer from 2002 to 2010, working under non-official cover on counter-terrorism assignments. After leaving the agency, she transitioned into writing and media, publishing her memoir in 2019 and hosting a documentary series on global drug policy.

Why it matters

Fox’s work bridges intelligence and public discourse, offering rare insight into CIA operations and drug policy. Her memoir and series have sparked conversations about covert work, ethics, and the war on drugs, reaching a wide audience through Netflix and major news outlets.

Key details

Fox was born in 1980 and is married to Robert F. Kennedy III, with two children. She lives in Los Angeles and has been described as a writer, journalist, and peace activist. A 2025 source also notes roles in the Trump administration.

In short

  • Former CIA officer from 2002 to 2010, working under non-official cover.
  • Author of *Life Undercover: Coming of Age in the CIA* (2019).
  • Hosted Netflix’s *The Business of Drugs* (2020).
  • Married to Robert F. Kennedy III, lives in Los Angeles.
Canadian angle

Fox has appeared in international media coverage relevant to Canadian readers through her work on drugs policy, intelligence, and public commentary; no specific Canada-only connection is established in the provided sources.

Quick questions

Who is Amaryllis Fox?
Amaryllis Fox is an American former CIA officer, author, journalist, and television host best known for her memoir *Life Undercover: Coming of Age in the CIA*.
What did Amaryllis Fox do in the CIA?
Sources describe her as a clandestine service officer who worked from 2002 to 2010, including under non-official cover on counter-terrorism-related assignments.
Is Amaryllis Fox married?
Yes. She is reported to be married to Robert F. Kennedy III.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amaryllis_Fox_Kennedy
    Supports: Birth name, CIA service dates, memoir title, Netflix series, and 2025 government roles.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9141212/bio/
    Supports: Birth year, biographical details, marriage, children, and residence in Los Angeles.
  3. Big Think — https://bigthink.com/people/amaryllis-fox/
    Supports: Former CIA clandestine service officer description and residence in San Francisco in one profile.
  4. Los Angeles Times — https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/books/story/2019-11-08/review-life-undercover-coming-of-age-in-the-cia-amaryllis-fox
    Supports: Memoir publication context, age reference in 2019, marital status, and post-CIA media work.
  5. The Harry Walker Agency — https://www.harrywalker.com/speakers/amaryllis-fox
    Supports: Author bio, former CIA service, Netflix hosting, and Los Angeles residence.
  6. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/it/name/nm9141212/
    Supports: Marriage to Bobby Kennedy III and two children.
  7. Penguin Random House — https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/2179409/amaryllis-fox/
    Supports: Author bio, media commentary, and Los Angeles residence.
  8. South China Morning Post — https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3300364/meet-robert-f-kennedy-jrs-daughter-law-amaryllis-fox-kennedy-she-ex-cia-officer-and-trump-passed-her
    Supports: CIA operative background, memoir, marriage, and later public roles.