History of Savannah Guthrie in Timeline

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. Her career encompasses both legal and journalistic fields, culminating in her prominent position in morning television.

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December 27, 1971: Savannah Guthrie Born

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

October 1993: Starts First Broadcasting Job

In October 1993, Savannah Guthrie started her first job in broadcasting at KTVM in Butte, Montana.

1993: Graduates from the University of Arizona

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

1995: Works at KMIZ

In 1995, Savannah Guthrie began working at ABC affiliate KMIZ in Columbia, Missouri, before returning to Tucson to work at KVOA.

2001: Covers 9/11 Attack

In 2001, Savannah Guthrie covered major stories at WRC-TV in Washington, D.C., 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.

2004: Becomes National Trial Correspondent for CourtTV

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 Correspondent for NBC News

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

September 2007: Joins NBC News

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

2008: Serves as White House Correspondent

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

2008: Covers 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.

2009: Divorces Mark Orchard

In 2009, Savannah Guthrie divorced Mark Orchard.

2009: Begins Relationship with Michael Feldman

In late 2009, Savannah Guthrie began a relationship with Michael Feldman.

2010: Co-anchors The Daily Rundown

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

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

On May 9, 2011, it was confirmed that Savannah Guthrie would become co-host of the 9 a.m. hour of Today 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.

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.

2011: Conducts Interviews

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

2011: Co-hosts Today's Third Hour

In 2011, Savannah Guthrie was announced as the co-host of Today's third hour alongside Natalie Morales and Al Roker.

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's first day as co-anchor of Today alongside Matt Lauer.

2012: Becomes Co-Anchor of Today

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

2012: Hosts 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: 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 and Michael Feldman's first child.

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, calling it 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 cohost 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 the 100 most influential people.

October 14, 2020: Moderates President Trump's Town Hall

On October 14, 2020, Savannah Guthrie served as moderator for President Trump's town hall 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 his debts, coronavirus response, and QAnon.