Savannah Guthrie is a prominent American journalist and attorney best known as the co-anchor of NBC News' 'Today' show, a position she has held since 2012. Prior to her career in national broadcasting, she served as a White House correspondent for NBC News and a legal analyst. Guthrie earned a Juris Doctor from Georgetown University and practiced law before transitioning into journalism. Throughout her career, she has interviewed numerous world leaders and covered major global events, establishing herself as a respected figure in morning television. Beyond her news anchoring duties, she is a published author of children’s books and remains a significant influence in contemporary media, recognized for her professional versatility and long-standing presence on one of America's most-watched morning programs.
December 27, 1971: Birth of Savannah Guthrie
On December 27, 1971, American broadcast journalist and attorney Savannah Clark Guthrie was born.
1988: Death of father
In 1988, Savannah Guthrie's father passed away unexpectedly while on a mining exploration trip in Mexico.
1993: Graduation from University of Arizona
In 1993, Savannah Guthrie successfully completed her undergraduate studies, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism from the University of Arizona with cum laude honors.
1995: Relocation to KVOA in Tucson
After a two-year tenure at the ABC affiliate KMIZ in Columbia, Missouri, Savannah Guthrie returned to Tucson in 1995 to accept a new broadcasting position at the NBC affiliate KVOA.
2001: Coverage of Major National News Events
During 2001, while employed at the WRC-TV station in Washington, D.C., Savannah Guthrie provided journalistic coverage of significant historical events, specifically the September 11 attack on the Pentagon and the widespread 2001 anthrax attacks.
2002: Graduation from Georgetown University Law Center
In 2002, Savannah Guthrie attained her Juris Doctor degree from the Georgetown University Law Center, where she graduated with magna cum laude honors.
2004: Savannah Guthrie Joins CourtTV
In 2004, Savannah Guthrie transitioned from her legal career to journalism by becoming a national trial correspondent for CourtTV. During this year, she covered significant legal proceedings including the Supreme Court confirmation hearings for Samuel Alito, the Michael Jackson trial, the Martha Stewart case, and the Carlie Brucia murder trial.
December 2005: Marriage to Mark Orchard
In December 2005, Savannah Guthrie married BBC News presenter Mark Orchard, whom she had originally met while working on the Michael Jackson trial.
September 2007: Joining NBC News
In September 2007, Savannah Guthrie began her career at NBC News, serving as a legal analyst and correspondent with a focus on reporting on court trials across the United States.
September 2007: Joined NBC News as Correspondent
In September 2007, Savannah Guthrie officially began her career with NBC News by taking on the role of a network correspondent.
2008: White House Correspondent Assignment
Beginning in 2008, Savannah Guthrie commenced her tenure as a White House correspondent, a role she held until 2011.
2008: Covered Sarah Palin's Vice-Presidential Campaign
Throughout 2008, Savannah Guthrie served as a reporter covering the vice-presidential campaign of Sarah Palin, traveling to various locations including Fairbanks, Pittsburgh, San Antonio, Sioux City, and Washington, D.C.
January 2009: Divorce from Mark Orchard
In January 2009, Savannah Guthrie and Mark Orchard officially finalized their divorce.
2010: Co-anchoring The Daily Rundown
In 2010, Savannah Guthrie took on the role of co-anchor for the MSNBC program The Daily Rundown, continuing in that position through 2011.
May 9, 2011: Appointment as Today Co-host
On May 9, 2011, it was confirmed that Savannah Guthrie would become the co-host of the 9 a.m. hour of Today alongside Natalie Morales and Al Roker, while also serving as the show's Chief Legal Editor.
May 25, 2011: First Appearance as NBC News Chief Legal Analyst
Savannah Guthrie made her inaugural appearance as the NBC News chief legal analyst on May 25, 2011.
June 9, 2011: Departure from The Daily Rundown
On June 9, 2011, Savannah Guthrie officially departed her role on The Daily Rundown to transition to her new position at Today.
2011: Co-hosting Today's Third Hour
During 2011, it was announced that Savannah Guthrie would become the co-host of the third hour of the Today show alongside Al Roker and Natalie Morales.
2011: Interviews and Major Reporting
Throughout 2011, Savannah Guthrie conducted several high-profile interviews, including a sit-down with Donald Trump regarding the Barack Obama "birther" controversy and an interview with Conrad Murray following his conviction for the involuntary manslaughter of Michael Jackson. Additionally, she provided exclusive reporting on the death of Osama bin Laden in 2011.
June 29, 2012: Announcement as Today Co-anchor
It was publicly announced on June 29, 2012, that Savannah Guthrie would be promoted to co-anchor of Today, taking over the position from Ann Curry.
July 9, 2012: First Day as Today Co-anchor
Savannah Guthrie officially began her tenure as a co-anchor of Today alongside Matt Lauer on July 9, 2012.
July 2012: Co-anchor Appointment on Today
In July 2012, Savannah Guthrie officially began her role as a main co-anchor of the NBC News morning show, Today.
2012: Transition to Today Co-anchor
In 2012, Savannah Guthrie concluded her work as a third-hour host and chief legal analyst to succeed Ann Curry as the primary co-anchor of the Today show.
2012: Commencement of Hosting Duties for NBC Holiday Events
Starting in 2012, Savannah Guthrie began her long-standing role as a host for two major NBC annual events: the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting.
2013: Engagement to Michael Feldman
In 2013, Savannah Guthrie became engaged to her partner, Democratic political and communications consultant Michael Feldman.
2013: Guest Appearance on 30 Rock Series Finale
In 2013, Savannah Guthrie made a cameo appearance as herself during the series finale of the NBC sitcom 30 Rock.
March 15, 2014: Marriage to Michael Feldman
On March 15, 2014, Savannah Guthrie married Democratic political and communications consultant Michael Feldman in a ceremony held in Tucson, Arizona.
August 2014: Birth of first child
In August 2014, Savannah Guthrie gave birth to her first child, a daughter named Vale.
2015: Return to Australia
In 2015, Savannah Guthrie returned to Australia for the first time since her early childhood while working for the Today show. During this trip, which she described as a lifelong dream, she visited Sydney and the specific hospital in Melbourne where she was born, as well as the family home where they resided before moving back to the United States.
2015: Role in Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!
Savannah Guthrie appeared as herself in the 2015 disaster film Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!.
June 7, 2016: Pregnancy Announcement
On June 7, 2016, Savannah Guthrie announced that she and her husband, Michael Feldman, were expecting their second child.
November 29, 2017: Hoda Kotb Named Cohost of Today
On November 29, 2017, Savannah Guthrie officially welcomed Hoda Kotb as her new cohost on the Today show following the termination of Matt Lauer due to public allegations of sexual harassment against colleagues.
2018: Participation in Match for Africa
In 2018, Savannah Guthrie participated in the Match for Africa charity tennis event, where she teamed up with Jack Sock to play against Bill Gates and Roger Federer, ultimately losing the match with a score of 3–6.
2018: Named to Time 100 Most Influential People
In 2018, Savannah Guthrie was honored by being featured in Time magazine's prestigious annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world.
October 2020: Interview with President Donald Trump
In October 2020, Savannah Guthrie conducted a high-profile interview with then-President Donald Trump during his re-election campaign. Throughout the exchange, Guthrie challenged the President on critical issues including his personal financial debts, his administration's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, and his stance on the QAnon conspiracy movement.
February 2021: Interim Guest Host Announcement for Jeopardy!
In February 2021, Savannah Guthrie was officially announced as an interim guest host for the popular game show Jeopardy! following the passing of long-time host Alex Trebek.
January 2026: Vocal Cord Surgery and Return to Today Show
In January 2026, Savannah Guthrie underwent a medical procedure to remove vocal cord nodules and a polyp, resulting in a temporary leave of absence from her duties on the Today show before she ultimately returned to the program later that same month.
January 31, 2026: Disappearance of Nancy Guthrie
On January 31, 2026, Nancy Guthrie, the mother of Savannah Guthrie, was last seen before being reported missing by the Pima County Sheriff's Department, an event that led authorities to treat the situation as a crime.
February 1, 2026: Disappearance of Nancy Guthrie
On February 1, 2026, Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy, went missing, which resulted in significant national media coverage and led Savannah to step away from her professional broadcasting responsibilities.
March 27, 2026: Announcement of Return to Today
On March 27, 2026, Savannah Guthrie announced that she would conclude her two-month hiatus and return to her co-hosting duties on the Today show beginning April 6, 2026.
April 6, 2026: Return to NBC News
After a period of absence following her mother's disappearance, Savannah Guthrie officially resumed her broadcasting duties at NBC News on April 6, 2026.
May 11, 2026: Savannah Guthrie to Host Wordle Game Show
On May 11, 2026, it was publicly announced that Savannah Guthrie was selected to host a new television game show adaptation of the popular puzzle game Wordle, which is a collaboration between NBC, Jimmy Fallon, and The New York Times.
2027: Wordle Game Show Premiere
The television game show adaptation of Wordle, hosted by Savannah Guthrie, is scheduled to make its series premiere in 2027.
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