Born name

Matthew Todd Lauer

nickname

Matt

Sun sign

Capricorn

Place of birth

New York City, New York, United States

Residence

In June 2016, Matt Richard bought GeresRetreat, a traditional-style property known as Strongheart Manor for $36.5 million. Located on the North Haven Peninsula, the home is about five minutes from Sag Harbor.

nationality

training

Matt Lauer went to Greenwich High School . After graduating, he enrolled at Scripps College of Communications, the School of Media Arts, and the University of Ohio, previously known as the School of Telecommunications.

He dropped out of Ohio University in the spring of 1979 after a hit of internship. He only had four credits before completing his degree. However, he later re-entered the university and received a bachelor’s degree in 1997 at the age of 39.

occupation

TV journalist

family

• Father – Jay Robert Lauer (bike company executive) (died 1997)
• Mother – Marilyn Lauer (Boutique Owner)
• Siblings – April Lauer Stone (Older Sister) (Head of Human Resources)
• Other – Richard Kolmer (Stepfather), Matthew Jonas Laurer (Paternal Grandfather), Rebecca Sargoy (Paternal Grandmother), Arthur Gentry (Singer) (Maternal Grandfather), Marion Gentry (Maternal Grandmother)

Manager

Matt Lauer is represented by Ken Lindner & Associates, Inc., Los Angeles.

Build

Athletic

Height

5 feet 11 inches or 180 cm

weight

76 kg or 167.5 lbs

girlfriend/spouse

Matt Lauer has dated

1. Nancy Alspaugh (1982-1989) – Lauer reportedly began dating television producer Nancy Alspaugh, who won an Emmy Award in 1981. After being married for almost a year, they married in 1982. After seven years of marriage, they separated and officially divorced in 1989.
2. Molly Culver – Matt Lauer is said to have had an affair with actress Molly Culver in the past.
3. Kristen Gesswein (1989-1996) – Matt began dating TV news broadcaster Kristen Gesswein in 1989. They reportedly split in 1996. And during the course of their relationship, they even got engaged.
4. Margaret Colin (1991) – In 1991 there were rumors that he was having an affair with American actress Margaret Colin.
5. Tiffany Elliot (1997) – Lauer was reportedly dating actress Tiffany Elliot in 1997.
6. Annette Roque (1997-Present) – Lauer met Dutch model Annette Roque on a blind date in July 1997. The date was set by their mutual friend and stylist Maria Santoro. In April 1998, he proposed to her with a diamond ring in Venice while on a Where On Earth Is Matt Lauer?Trip. In October, they wed in a romantic wedding in Water Mill, New York. She gave birth to their son, Jack Matthew, in 2001 and they welcomed a baby girl, Romy, in 2004. In September 2006, it was announced that she was pregnant with their third child and had filed for divorce. In her divorce deeds she had claimed that he had treated her cruelly and inhumanely. Additionally, she claimed he was hostile to her and had shown extreme anger. In November 2006 she gave birth to her second son, Thijs. And by the end of the year, they had settled their differences and dropped their divorce petition.
7. Giada De Laurentiis – When Giada De Laurentiis split from her husband Todd Thompson after 11 years of marriage in January 2015, it was alleged that her affair with Matt Lauer was one of the reasons their marriage ended. However, Matt and Giada slammed such rumors, claiming that their relationship was nothing more than a normal friendship. They had been friends for more than a decade and because of this she was publicly spotted with Matt.
8. Natalie Morales (2010) – When Natalie Morales left The Today Show in July 2016, it was reported by leading American tabloids that her past affair with Matt Lauer was the reason. It was claimed that Matt pushed her out as things had gotten awkward between them after their affair ended. For the record, the matter was strongly denied by both parties.

race/ethnicity

White

On his father’s side, he is of Ashkenazi Jewish descent. Whilst on his mother’s side he is of English, Scottish, German, Dutch and Northern Irish descent.

hair colour

dark brown

eye color

dark brown

sexual orientation

Just

distinguishing features

• Bald hairline
• strong chin

measurements

His body specifications can be –

• Chest – 107 cm or 42 inches
• Arms/biceps – 36 cm or 14 inches
• Waist – 86 cm or 34 inches

shoe size

unknown

brand promotion

Matt Lauer recommended for the following brands

• TV Guide Magazine (2017)
• Hampton Classic (2015)
• Team USA Gear (2016)

Additionally, he has made PSAs for

• Ad Council
  • Hide and Seek (2013)
  • Hide and Seek (2014)

• the more you know
  • The Busiest Street in the World (2014)
  • Put Rules Online (2015)
  • Internet (2013)
  • Knowledge is Power (2014)

Religion

unknown

Known for

• After serving as the news anchor and host of NBC’s morning show, The Today Show.
• As co-host of the opening ceremonies for a number of Olympic Games .

first movie

In 2007, Matt made his big screen debut when he starred himself in the documentary. September Notes .

First TV show

Lauer made his television debut as a presenter on the evening show in 1981.

Personal trainer

Matt Lauer is one of the best news anchors on television. And he owes his constant and regular training to his good physique. He claims that working out in the gym not only keeps him physically fit, but also serves as a mental tool that helps him deal with work stress and anxiety. He also enjoys cycling long distances.

Matt Lauer favorite things

• Destination – Colorado
• Movie – The Godfather (1972)
• Book – Death in the Afternoon by Ernest Hemingway
• Travel Ever – Easter Island
• Travel Souvenir – Carved Moai Statue from Easter Island and a Jade from China
• Recipe – Chicken Marbella

Matt Lauer facts

1. In 1997, he was included in People Magazine’s list of the 50 Most Beautiful People in the World.
2. He was also the opening speaker at his own 1997 graduation from Ohio University.
3. He was diagnosed with emetophobia, which is an irrational fear of vomiting. He also suffers from mysophobia, which is characterized by a strong aversion to dirt and contamination.
4. In June 2009, he appeared as the class day speaker at the commencement celebrations at the prestigious Harvard University.
5. In January 2017, he became the first individual to host The Today Show in 20 years.
6. Matt deleted his Twitter, Facebook and Instagram accounts after alleging sexual harassment in November 2017.