Lara Spencer Bio | Wiki
Lara Spencer ( Full name Lara Christine Von Seelen) is an American tv presenter. She currently serves as the co-anchor for ABC’s Good Morning America. Also, Lara serves as a correspondent for Nightline and ABC News. Previously, Lara served as the host of the syndicated entertainment newsmagazine titled The Insider. She held this role from 2004 to 2011. Also, Lara served as a regular contributor to CBS’s The Early Show.
She worked as the national correspondent for Good Morning America and spent some years serving as a lifestyle reporter for WABC-TV. Lara hosted Antiques Roadshow on PBS for the 2004 and also 2005 seasons, as well as Antiques Roadshow FYI, a spin-off of Antiques Roadshow during 2005. Currently, Lara hosts the show Flea Market Flip on both HGTV and the Great American Country channel. In April 2018, she made an announcement that she would be appearing on GMA only three days a week to focus on her television production.
Lara Spencer Age
She was born on June 19, 1969, in Garden City, New York, United States of America. Lara is 53 years old.
Lara Spencer Height
She is a woman of above-average stature. Lara stands at a height of 5 ft 9 in ( Appro 1.75m).
Lara Spencer Family
She was born to her parents Richard Ernest and Carolyn von Seelen on June 19, 1969, in Garden City, New York, United States. Lara grew up in the New York suburb of Garden City, Long Island. Lara revealed that her father died. During their wedding with her current husband Rick, she said that her father was present in spirit.
Lara Spencer Engagement Ring
The Good Morning America’s co-host Lara looked positively glowing in a selfie that she posted on her Instagram account. Her loyal social media followers were all saying the same thing. In the photo she posted, Lara was beaming in a snapshot alongside two of her female friends. The photo had the caption: “Lucky to have you two in my life. Just saying…” She sported some bling on her left hand and fans commented: “That ring!” another one said, “OMG, that diamond”. Her fiance Rick McVey, proposed to her in January 2018 with an enormous emerald cut ring.
Lara Spencer Wedding
It was just a few months after their engagement in September 2018, that Lara and her husband walked down the aisle in a beautiful ceremony in Vail, Colorado. For their special day, the couple chose to say their vows outdoors among the mountains in Vail, Colorado. As for the dress, Lara opted for a sleeveless lace Adam Zohar gown with a see-through mermaid skirt at the bottom. She then topped off the look with a loose bun updo. on the other hand, Rick looked equally sharp in a white tux.
When it was time for Lara to walk down the aisle, Christina Perri’s song “A Thousand Years” played in the background and just to make the moment even more amazing, Lara’s son called Duff, walked alongside her. The reception was also gorgeous. The decor included plenty of white florals and lanterns. The couple had a four-tiered cake that included chocolate, berries, and cream layers.
Lara Spencer Husband
Her first marriage was with her ex-husband, former CNNfn journalist David Haffenreffer. The two wedded on September 30, 2000. The wedding ceremony was held at St. Andrew’s Dune Church in an Episcopal ceremony. The couple was blessed with a son called Duff and a daughter, called Katharine. The family lived in the Riverside section of Greenwich, Connecticut. However, The two divorced after 15 years of marriage. After the divorce, Lara married her current husband Rick McVey in August 2018.
The couple tied the knot in Vail, Colo alongside 135 friends and family members in attendance. Lara and Rick met each other when she was set up on a blind date arranged by a mutual friend. According to her, the two were friends prior to their relationship took a turn toward romance. They got engaged to each other in January 2018. Currently, Rick McVey is the founder, chairman, and also CEO of a publicly traded and successful financial technology company called MarketAxess.
Lara Spencer Children
She and her ex-husband David Haffenreffer were blessed with two children together. Lara and David shared a son called Duff born on January 22, 2002, and a daughter called Katharine born in 2004
Lara Spencer Education | Penn State
She is a Garden City High School graduate class og 1987. She then went to join Pennsylvania State University on an athletic scholarship for springboard and platform diving. While there, Lara was a nationally ranked competitive diver. She was even named an All-American Athlete in 1991 during her senior year. Lara holds a degree in broadcast journalism.
Lara Spencer Gma
After college, Lara went into the NBC page program, there, she volunteered to work with other reporters in order to gain experience. From there, Lara got a position at the CBS affiliate WDEF-TV in Chattanooga, Tennessee. There, Lara was literally a one-man band” who served as reporter, producer, editor, photographer, as well as a news van driver. One year later, she became part of News 12 Long Island.
Two years later, Lara became an anchor of the 3 a.m. newscast for WABC-TV. While still there, she covered the TWA Flight 800 crash as her big break. She later joined ABC’s Good Morning America in 1999 as their national correspondent. In 2014, Lara was named grand marshal at Penn State’s homecoming, and in 2017, she hosted the limited series People Icons.
In 2018, an announcement was made that Lara had plans to leave her job as one of the co-anchors on Good Morning America so as she could focus on her production company titled DuffKat Media. Currently, Lara works on Good Morning America from behind the scenes in a lesser capacity.
Lara’s colleagues at ABC include:
Dionne Miller-anchor
Larry Mowry-Meteorologist
Shannon Butler– anchor
Kassandra Crimi-meteorologist
Angela Jacobs-anchor
Alex Perez ABC-anchor
Ginger Zee-Meteorologist
Hannah Rucker-anchor
Amy Robach-presenter
Claire Shipman-correspondent
Lara Spencer Diving | Diver
While at Pennsylvania State University, Lara was a nationally ranked competitive diver. She was even named an All-American Athlete in 1991 during her senior year. Lara holds a degree in broadcast journalism.
Lara Spencer Dog
Lara Spencer On Flea Market Flip | Hgtv
Currently, Lara hosts the show Flea Market Flip on both HGTV and the Great American Country channel. In April 2018, she made an announcement that she would be appearing on GMA only three days a week to focus on her television production.
Lara Spencer Salary
Her main source of income is her job as the co-anchor for ABC’s Good Morning America. Lara has an average salary of $77,365 per year.
Lara Spencer Net Worth
Her main source of wealth is both her journalism career and also her production company DuffKat Media. Lara has an estimated net worth of $2,482,891.
Is Lara Spencer Married
Her first marriage was with her ex-husband, former CNN journalist David Haffenreffer. The couple wedded on September 30, 2000. However, Lara and David divorced after 15 years of marriage. After the divorce, she married her current husband Rick McVey in August 2018.
How Tall Lara Spencer
Lara is a woman of above-average stature who stands at a height of 5 ft 9 in ( Appro 1.75m).
Who Is Lara Spencer
Lara is an American tv presenter. She currently serves as the co-anchor for ABC’s Good Morning America. Also, Lara serves as a correspondent for Nightline and ABC News. Previously, Lara served as the host of the syndicated entertainment newsmagazine titled The Insider.
How Much Is Lara Spencer Worth
Her main source of wealth is both her journalism career and also her production company DuffKat Media. Lara has an estimated net worth of $2,482,891.