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Savannah Guthrie

Savannah Guthrie is an Australian-born American broadcast journalist and former attorney. She is best known as a main co-anchor of the NBC News morning show *Today*, a role she has held since July 2012. She is a prominent figure in American morning television.


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Savannah Guthrie and Craig Melvin were temporarily replaced on the Today show due to absences. The reasons for their absences varied, leading to a temporary shake-up in the show's lineup with well-known faces filling in.

December 27, 1971: Savannah Guthrie's Birth

On December 27, 1971, Savannah Clark Guthrie was born in Australia.

October 1993: Starts at KTVM

In October 1993, Savannah Guthrie started her broadcasting career at KTVM in Butte, Montana, but the news operation closed after 10 days.

1993: Graduates from University of Arizona

In 1993, Savannah Guthrie graduated cum laude from the University of Arizona with a B.A. in journalism.

1995: Joins KVOA in Tucson

In 1995, Savannah Guthrie returned to Tucson and began working at NBC affiliate KVOA.

2001: Covers 9/11 attack

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

2002: Graduates from Georgetown University Law Center

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

2002: Graduates Law School

In 2002, Savannah Guthrie graduated with a Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center and passed the Arizona Bar Exam with the highest score.

2004: Becomes National Trial Correspondent

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

December 2005: Marries Mark Orchard

In December 2005, Savannah Guthrie married Mark Orchard, whom she met while covering the trial of Michael Jackson.

September 2007: Becomes NBC News Correspondent

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

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September 2007: Joins NBC News

In September 2007, Savannah Guthrie joined NBC News as a legal analyst and correspondent.

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2008: White House Correspondent

In 2008, Savannah Guthrie became a White House correspondent.

2008: Covers Sarah Palin's Campaign

In 2008, Savannah Guthrie covered Sarah Palin's vice-presidential race for NBC News.

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2009: Divorces Mark Orchard

In 2009, Savannah Guthrie and Mark Orchard divorced.

2009: Begins Relationship with Michael Feldman

In late 2009, Savannah Guthrie began a relationship with Michael Feldman while vacationing in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

2010: Co-host of The Daily Rundown

In 2010, Savannah Guthrie co-hosted The Daily Rundown on MSNBC.

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May 9, 2011: Becomes Co-host of Today's 9 a.m. Hour

On May 9, 2011, it was confirmed that Savannah Guthrie would become co-host of Today's 9 a.m. hour alongside Natalie Morales and Al Roker.

May 25, 2011: First Appearance as Chief Legal Analyst

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

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June 9, 2011: Departs The Daily Rundown

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

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2011: Co-host of The Daily Rundown

In 2010 and 2011, Savannah Guthrie co-hosted The Daily Rundown on MSNBC.

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2011: Interviews 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 Michael Jackson's death. She also reported on the death of Osama bin Laden.

June 29, 2012: Named 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's first day as co-anchor of Today alongside Matt Lauer.

July 2012: Joins Today as Co-Anchor

In July 2012, Savannah Guthrie became a main co-anchor of NBC's Today show.

2012: Replaces Ann Curry on Today

In 2012, Savannah Guthrie replaced Ann Curry as co-anchor of Today.

2012: Hosts Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

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

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2013: Engaged to Michael Feldman

In 2013, Savannah Guthrie and Michael Feldman became engaged.

2013: Appears in 30 Rock series finale

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

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March 15, 2014: Marries Michael Feldman

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

2014: Birth of First Child

In 2014, Savannah Guthrie gave birth to her first child with Michael Feldman.

2015: Appears 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: Returns to Australia

In 2015, Savannah Guthrie returned to Australia while working for Today, describing it as a lifelong dream.

June 7, 2016: Announces Second Pregnancy

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

November 29, 2017: Welcomes Hoda Kotb as Co-host

On November 29, 2017, Savannah Guthrie welcomed Hoda Kotb as co-host of Today after Matt Lauer's departure.

2018: Plays in Exhibition Tennis Match

In 2018, Savannah Guthrie played alongside Jack Sock in an exhibition tennis match against Roger Federer and Bill Gates, suffering a loss with a final score of 3–6.

2018: Included in Time's 100 Most Influential People

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

October 14, 2020: Moderates Trump Town Hall

On October 14, 2020, Savannah Guthrie moderated a town hall with President Trump after he refused to participate in a virtual presidential debate.

2020: Interviews Donald Trump During Re-election Campaign

In 2020, Savannah Guthrie interviewed then-President Donald Trump during his re-election campaign, pressing him on issues including his debts, coronavirus response, and QAnon.

February 2021: Announced as Interim Guest Host of Jeopardy!

In February 2021, Savannah Guthrie was announced as an interim guest host of Jeopardy! following the death of Alex Trebek.

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January 10, 2022: Tests Positive for COVID-19 Deltacron Variant

On January 10, 2022, Savannah Guthrie tested positive for COVID-19 Deltacron hybrid variant.

May 6, 2022: Tests Positive for COVID-19 Omicron Variant

On May 6, 2022, Savannah Guthrie tested positive for COVID-19 Omicron variant.

February 28, 2023: Tests Positive for COVID-19 Again

On February 28, 2023, Savannah Guthrie tested positive for COVID-19 Omicron variant again and left the show.