History of Savannah Guthrie in Timeline

Savannah Guthrie is an American broadcast journalist and attorney best known as a main co-anchor of NBC News' morning show, Today. She has held this prominent position since July 2012, making her a highly visible figure in American morning television.

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October 1993: Started at KTVM in Butte, Montana

In October 1993, Savannah Guthrie started her broadcasting career at KTVM, the NBC affiliate in Butte, Montana, but the local news operation closed after ten days.

1993: Graduated from the University of Arizona

In 1993, Savannah Guthrie graduated cum laude with a B.A. in journalism from the University of Arizona and was a member of Pi Beta Phi.

1995: Worked at KMIZ and returned to Tucson to work with KVOA

In 1995, Savannah Guthrie worked at ABC affiliate KMIZ in Columbia, Missouri, before returning to Tucson and joining NBC affiliate KVOA.

2001: Covered major stories at WRC-TV

In 2001, Savannah Guthrie covered major stories, including the September 11 attack on the Pentagon and the anthrax attacks, at WRC-TV in Washington, D.C.

2002: Graduated from Georgetown University Law Center

In 2002, Savannah Guthrie graduated magna cum laude with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Georgetown University Law Center and received the highest score on the Arizona Bar exam.

2004: Became national trial correspondent for CourtTV

In 2004, Savannah Guthrie became a national trial correspondent for CourtTV, covering high-profile legal proceedings.

December 2005: Married Mark Orchard

In December 2005, Savannah Guthrie married English-born BBC News presenter Mark Orchard, whom she met while covering the trial of Michael Jackson.

September 2007: Became correspondent for NBC News

In September 2007, Savannah Guthrie became a correspondent for NBC News.

September 2007: Joined NBC News as legal analyst and correspondent

In September 2007, Savannah Guthrie joined NBC News as a legal analyst and correspondent, reporting on trials throughout the United States.

2008: Served as White House correspondent

In 2008, Savannah Guthrie began serving as a White House correspondent for NBC News.

2008: Covered Sarah Palin's vice-presidential race

In 2008, Savannah Guthrie covered Sarah Palin's vice-presidential race and was named a White House correspondent for NBC News.

January 2009: Divorced Mark Orchard

In January 2009, Savannah Guthrie and Mark Orchard divorced.

2010: Co-anchor of The Daily Rundown

In 2010, Savannah Guthrie became the co-anchor of the MSNBC program The Daily Rundown.

May 9, 2011: Named co-host of the 9 a.m. hour of Today

On May 9, 2011, Savannah Guthrie was confirmed as co-host of the 9 a.m. hour of Today alongside Natalie Morales and Al Roker, and also as the show's Chief Legal Editor.

May 25, 2011: First Appearance as NBC News chief legal analyst

On May 25, 2011, Savannah Guthrie made her first appearance as NBC News chief legal analyst.

June 9, 2011: Departed The Daily Rundown for Today

On June 9, 2011, Savannah Guthrie departed The Daily Rundown for Today and was appointed NBC News chief legal analyst.

2011: Continued as White House correspondent and co-anchor of The Daily Rundown

In 2011, Savannah Guthrie continued her roles as a White House correspondent and co-anchor of The Daily Rundown.

2011: Conducted interviews with Donald Trump and Conrad Murray

In 2011, Savannah Guthrie interviewed Donald Trump about the Barack Obama "birther" controversy and Conrad Murray after he was found guilty in the death of Michael Jackson, and reported exclusive details on the death of Osama bin Laden.

June 29, 2012: Announced as co-anchor of Today

On June 29, 2012, it was announced that Savannah Guthrie would co-anchor Today, replacing Ann Curry.

July 9, 2012: First day as co-anchor of Today

On July 9, 2012, Savannah Guthrie had her first day as co-anchor of Today alongside Matt Lauer.

July 2012: Became main co-anchor of Today

In July 2012, Savannah Guthrie became the main co-anchor of the NBC News morning show Today, a position she has held since.

2012: Replaced Ann Curry as co-anchor of Today

In 2012, Savannah Guthrie replaced Ann Curry as co-anchor of Today, ceasing her third-hour hosting duties and role as chief legal analyst.

2012: Began hosting Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting

Since 2012, Savannah Guthrie has hosted the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on NBC and the annual Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting.

2013: Appeared in the series finale of 30 Rock

In 2013, Savannah Guthrie appeared as herself in the series finale of the NBC sitcom 30 Rock.

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2013: Engaged to Michael Feldman

In 2013, Savannah Guthrie became engaged to Democratic political consultant Michael Feldman.

March 15, 2014: Married Michael Feldman

On March 15, 2014, Savannah Guthrie married Michael Feldman in Tucson, Arizona.

August 2014: Gave birth to daughter Vale

In August 2014, Savannah Guthrie gave birth to her first child, a daughter named Vale.

2015: Appeared in Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!

In 2015, Savannah Guthrie appeared as herself in the film Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!.

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2015: Returned to Australia

In 2015, Savannah Guthrie returned to Australia while working for Today, visiting Sydney, the Melbourne hospital where she was born, and the house where she lived.

June 7, 2016: Announced second pregnancy

On June 7, 2016, Savannah Guthrie announced she and her husband were expecting their second child.

November 29, 2017: Welcomed Hoda Kotb as co-host of Today

On November 29, 2017, Savannah Guthrie welcomed Hoda Kotb as co-host after Lauer's sexual harassment became public.

2018: Participated in Match for Africa charity event

In 2018, Savannah Guthrie participated in Match for Africa, a charity tennis match, and lost playing alongside Jack Sock against Bill Gates and Roger Federer with a final score of 3-6.

2018: Included in Time magazine's list of 100 most influential people

In 2018, Savannah Guthrie was included in Time magazine's list of 100 most influential people.

October 2020: Interviewed President Trump during re-election campaign

In October 2020, Savannah Guthrie interviewed President Trump during his re-election campaign, pressing him on topics including his debts, COVID-19 response, and QAnon.

February 2021: Announced as guest host of Jeopardy!

In February 2021, Savannah Guthrie was announced as an interim guest host of Jeopardy! following Alex Trebek's death; her episodes aired June 14–25, 2021.

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January 2026: Underwent vocal cord surgery

In January 2026, Savannah Guthrie had surgery on her vocal cords to remove nodules and a polyp, and took a brief hiatus from the Today show to recover.

January 31, 2026: Nancy Guthrie last seen

On January 31, 2026, Nancy Guthrie, Savannah Guthrie's mother, was last seen before being reported missing.

February 1, 2026: Mother Nancy disappeared

On February 1, 2026, Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy, disappeared, gaining national attention.

March 27, 2026: Announced return to Today on April 6

On March 27, 2026, Savannah Guthrie announced she would return to Today on April 6, 2026, following a two-month hiatus due to her mother's disappearance.

April 6, 2026: Returned to NBC News

On April 6, 2026, Savannah Guthrie returned to NBC News after suspending her broadcasting duties due to her mother's disappearance.

May 11, 2026: Announced as host of new NBC game show Wordle

On May 11, 2026, it was announced that Savannah Guthrie would host a new NBC game show, Wordle, produced by Jimmy Fallon and The New York Times, set to premiere in 2027.

2027: Slated premiere of Wordle

In 2027, the new game show Wordle is slated to premiere, with Savannah Guthrie as the host. The show is produced by Jimmy Fallon and The New York Times.