History of Savannah Guthrie in Timeline

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

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December 27, 1971: Savannah Guthrie's Birth

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

October 1993: First Broadcasting Job at KTVM

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

1993: Graduated from University of Arizona

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

1995: Worked at KMIZ and returned to Tucson with KVOA

In 1995, Savannah Guthrie worked at KMIZ in Columbia, Missouri, and then returned to Tucson and worked with KVOA.

2001: Coverage of 9/11 and Anthrax Attacks

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

2002: Juris Doctor from Georgetown University

In 2002, Savannah Guthrie received a Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center, graduating magna cum laude.

2004: 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 Mark Orchard, whom she met while covering the trial of Michael Jackson.

September 2007: Correspondent for NBC News

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

September 2007: Joined NBC News as Legal Analyst

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

2008: White House Correspondent

In 2008, Savannah Guthrie became a White House correspondent for NBC News.

2008: Coverage of Sarah Palin's Campaign

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

2009: Divorced Mark Orchard

In 2009, Savannah Guthrie and Mark Orchard divorced.

2009: 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-anchor of The Daily Rundown

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

May 9, 2011: Became co-host of Today's 9 a.m. hour

On May 9, 2011, Savannah Guthrie was confirmed as co-host of Today's 9 a.m. hour alongside Natalie Morales and Al Roker, also becoming 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: Departure from The Daily Rundown

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

2011: Interviews with Donald Trump and Conrad Murray

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

2011: Co-anchor of The Daily Rundown

In 2011, Savannah Guthrie was co-anchor of the MSNBC program The Daily Rundown.

June 29, 2012: Announcement 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.

July 2012: Became Main Co-Anchor of Today

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

2012: Named Co-Host of Today

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

2012: Hosted 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 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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2013: Engagement to Michael Feldman

In 2013, Savannah Guthrie became engaged to Michael Feldman.

March 15, 2014: Married 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: 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: Return to Australia

In 2015, Savannah Guthrie returned to Australia while working for Today.

June 7, 2016: Announcement of 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 cohost of Today

On November 29, 2017, Savannah Guthrie welcomed Hoda Kotb as cohost after Matt Lauer's misconduct allegations became public.

2018: Exhibition Tennis Match

In 2018, Savannah Guthrie played in an exhibition tennis match alongside Jack Sock against Roger Federer and Bill Gates, with Savannah and Jack losing 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: Moderated Trump Town Hall

On October 14, 2020, Savannah Guthrie served as moderator for a town hall with President Trump after he caught COVID-19 and refused to participate in a virtual presidential debate.

2020: Interview with President Donald Trump

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.