I noticed this and, honestly, I couldn’t help smiling. There’s something about watching someone’s assistant pop up in their photos and videos that feels — I don’t know — quietly revealing. It peels back the on-air gloss and shows a real, small human relationship. With Ainsley Earhardt and her assistant, Alexandra “Lexi” Smilow, that reveal feels especially striking because they so often look like they belong to the same family. Sometimes it’s almost jarring: matching haircuts, similar smiles, the same easy posture. You watch and think, “Yeah, those two could be sisters,” and then you catch yourself wondering why you were surprised.
A behind-the-scenes Instagram Live captured that vibe pretty plainly. Earhardt was in the chair, getting her hair and makeup done — the kind of routine every TV personality runs through, the mundane ritual that makes a show possible. Lexi was filming, handing over a stack of papers, and flipping the camera briefly to say hi to followers. It was casual, small; nothing staged. But viewers noticed what’s been obvious to anyone who’s followed their public moments: Lexi isn’t just an assistant with a clipboard. She’s often beside Earhardt in photos and videos, and the resemblance — same shade of blond, similar cuts, nearly identical smiles — keeps making people do a double take.
Why does that matter? Maybe it doesn’t, strictly speaking. Yet these kinds of small details shape how we see public figures. When an assistant looks like family, the dynamic changes. It makes the host seem more approachable, less distant. It makes the assistant less invisible. You begin to imagine conversations in the car, personal jokes, little rituals that never make it to air. I’m left thinking about the human scaffolding that supports on-screen stars — the people who make sure the next segment is ready, who smooth a microphone wire or hand over a script at the right second.
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Birthday photos and casual snaps
In October 2024, Earhardt shared an Instagram carousel celebrating Lexi’s birthday. Six photos, if I remember correctly, and each one added to this picture of closeness. The first shot showed the two of them hugging in a restaurant booth. You could see the resemblance instantly: same blonde tones, similar hair length. There was a warmth to it that felt less like PR and more like an actual moment between two friends. Another image — a softer, quieter selfie taken on a dock — showed them without makeup. Again, the likeness was unmistakable. Fans didn’t hold back. The comments filled with variations on the same observation: they looked like sisters.
Those birthday snaps read like a small public love letter to an employee who’s also a friend. That matters, sort of quietly. It’s a little unusual for on-screen talent to be that open about their staff, and perhaps that’s why these posts landed with viewers. They saw not just two women who work together, but two people who choose to spend personal time together and who seem to enjoy each other’s company.
More moments that feel like friendship, not just a working relationship
Fast forward to April 2025: the duo posted another selfie, this time in front of a cherry blossom tree. Earhardt joked — or maybe she just noted — that the park felt like their backyard. Lexi, in a black hoodie; Earhardt, in a white puffer. Both wore dark sunglasses, both had hair pulled back, both flashed that same easy smile. I like these moments because they’re so ordinary. A host and her assistant on a walk, taking a picture. Nothing monumental. But ordinary can be telling. It shows you the ground-level rhythms: the walks between responsibilities, the quick photos, the little escapes from studio life.
And it’s not all staged sweetness. Earhardt has shared playful, candid moments too. For National Assistant Day she posted an oddball picture of Lexi on the subway, dwarfed by a cluster of giant balloons — the kind of image that invites laughter more than admiration. One follower even joked that they’d hire Lexi if she ever left Fox. Earhardt’s reply was telling: “I pray that never happens. We love Lexi and hope she never leaves.” That reaction felt genuine — protective almost — and it emphasized that Lexi is more than a name in the byline. She’s part of a tiny, trusted circle.
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On a podcast appearance in November 2024, Earhardt talked about how important Lexi is for her morning routine and her show prep. She brought Lexi onto the video call and called her “my best friend.” That’s a big phrase. We say it casually sometimes, but on the record, in front of listeners, it has weight. It reinforces the idea that Lexi’s role stretches beyond scheduling meetings or preparing articles. She’s a confidante, a steady presence when the lights go on.
Why this feels relatable
Maybe what I find interesting — and I think other viewers do too — is how small, human things change our perception of public figures. We don’t just want polished faces and tight scripts; we want hints of ordinary life. Seeing Earhardt and Lexi interact, we sense loyalty, ease, mutual support. We see how someone behind the scenes contributes tangibly to what we watch. And because they look so similar, that extra layer of “family resemblance” makes the bond easier to imagine.
It’s worth noting, too, that none of this is to diminish Earhardt’s work or Lexi’s. If anything, these glimpses point to the teamwork behind the scenes. There’s something comforting about knowing that the person who runs to hand you a brief is someone who also knows your favorite coffee order, or who has your back when schedule chaos hits.
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A quiet ending, like a small smile
So, there you have it: photos, videos, a few warm captions, and a reputation among fans for being practically sisters. It’s a simple story in one sense, but also a reminder that everyday relationships — the ones that play out off camera — shape the people we see on screen. They add texture. They make the star a person you might want to sit next to on a bench and chat with, if only for a few minutes.
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