Savannah Guthrie

Savannah Guthrie: biography

Savannah Guthrie is an American journalist and attorney who is best known for her work as the co-anchor of NBC's "Today" show.

Childhood and youth

Savannah Guthrie was born on December 27, 1971, in Melbourne, Australia. Her father was stationed in Australia at the time as part of his work as a mining engineer. Guthrie grew up primarily in Tucson, Arizona, where she attended Amphitheater High School. She was a standout athlete in high school, playing both basketball and volleyball, and was named the Arizona High School Player of the Year in volleyball in 1989. Guthrie went on to attend the University of Arizona, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in journalism in 1993.

TV career

Savannah Guthrie's television career began in local news, where she worked as a reporter and anchor for various stations in Arizona and Missouri. In 2003, she joined WRC-TV, the NBC-owned station in Washington, D.C., as a legal affairs correspondent, covering high-profile cases such as the trial of Zacarias Moussaoui, who was charged with conspiracy in connection with the 9/11 attacks.

In 2007, Guthrie joined NBC News as a legal analyst, providing commentary on high-profile court cases and legal issues. She also served as a fill-in anchor for various NBC News programs, including "Today" and "NBC Nightly News."

In 2011, Guthrie was named the White House correspondent for NBC News, covering the Obama administration's second term. She covered a range of issues during her time at the White House, including the budget negotiations that led to the government shutdown in 2013 and the implementation of the Affordable Care Act.

In 2012, Guthrie was named the co-anchor of the third hour of the "Today" show, alongside Al Roker and Natalie Morales. She quickly became a popular and respected member of the "Today" team, and in 2014, she was promoted to co-anchor of the flagship morning show, alongside Matt Lauer.

After Lauer's departure from NBC in 2017, Guthrie continued to co-anchor "Today" with Hoda Kotb, and the two have since formed a popular and successful partnership. Guthrie is known for her warmth, intelligence, and journalistic rigor, and she has won praise for her interviews with a wide range of public figures, including President Donald Trump, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.

In addition to her work on "Today," Guthrie has also hosted various special events and programs for NBC, including the network's coverage of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and the Olympic Games. She has been recognized with numerous awards for her work in journalism, including multiple Emmy Awards and a Gracie Award for her coverage of the #MeToo movement.

Personal life

Savannah was married two times. In December 2005 Savannah married BBC News presenter Mark Orchard though in 2009 they divorced.

Savannah Guthrie married Michael Feldman, a communications consultant, in 2014. The couple had been dating since 2008 and got engaged in May 2013. They have two children together: a daughter named Vale, who was born in 2014, and a son named Charley, who was born in 2016. Guthrie has spoken publicly about the challenges of balancing her career with motherhood, and she has been praised for her candidness and honesty on the topic. She is also active in various philanthropic causes and has supported organizations such as March of Dimes and the Valerie Fund, which helps children with cancer and blood disorders.

TV appearances

• Today (2011-present) - co-anchor
• NBC Nightly News (2008-2011) - fill-in anchor
• The Meredith Vieira Show (2014) - guest co-host
• Jeopardy! (2015) - contestant in "Power Players Week"
• Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (2011-present) - co-host
• NBC's coverage of the Olympic Games (2012, 2014, 2016, 2018) - anchor and correspondent
• Dateline NBC (2016-present) - contributor and fill-in anchor
• NBC's coverage of the Royal Wedding (2018) - anchor and correspondent
• The Today Show: Australia (2019) - co-host