Robin Roberts

Robin Roberts (ABC News) Bio, Wiki, Husband, Age, Daughter, Cancer, Salary

Robin Roberts Biography

Robin Roberts is an American TV broadcaster who currently works as an anchor on ABC’s Good Morning. Previously, she had the responsibility as a sports anchor on ESPN for 15 years from 1990 to 2005.  Roberts was a sportscaster on ESPN. In 2005, Roberts became a co-anchor on Good Morning America.

She was treated for a myelodysplastic syndrome which was chronicled on the program and earned her a 2012 Peabody Award for the coverage. Robert began her broadcast journey as a sports anchor for local TV and radio stations.

Robin Roberts Age

Roberts is 63 years old as of 2023. She was born on November 23, 1960, in Tuskegee, Alabama, United States. She celebrates her birthday on November 23rd every year. Her zodiac sign is Sagittarius.

Robin Roberts Height and Weight

The ABC anchor Roberts stands at a height of 5 feet 9 inches (175.3 cm) and weighs about 145.5 lbs or 66 kgs. Likewise, the prolific anchor has vibrant dark brown eyes and short light brown hair. Not to mention the light brown shade of her eyes matches her cool and confident character.

Robin Roberts Education

Regarding her educational background, Robin attended Pass Christian High School and graduated as the class of 1979 salutatorian. She also attended Southeastern Louisiana University.

Robin Roberts Family

Roberts grew up in Pass Christian, Mississippi is caring parents Lucimarian Tolliver (mother) and Colonel Lawrence Edward Roberts, Sr (father). She grew up alongside her four, her being the youngest. Her siblings include Sally-Ann Roberts, Lawrence E. Roberts, Jr. (nicknamed Butch), and Dorothy Roberts McEwen.  Robin’s father is a former Tuskegee Airmen pilot.

Robin Roberts Husband | Partner

Robin and her lovely partner/husband Amber Laign met in 2005 and from there the pair began their romantic relationship. Amber is a massage therapist. Even though Robert’s friends and co-workers had known about her same-sex relationships, this was the first time she publicly acknowledged her sexual orientation.

And later in 2015, she was named by Equality Forum as one of their 31 Icons of the 2015 LGBT History Month. She is a therapist specializing in treating people recovering from injuries. Amber studied at the Swedish Institute from 2008 to 2009. She is also trained in Deep Tissue, Swedish, Myofascial Release, and Trigger Point massage. Apart from being a massage therapist, Amber has also worked as sales representative for Berger and Stevens.

Robin Roberts Wikipedia| Good Morning America

She is an established anchor who began working for ABC News, precisely as a featured reporter for Good Morning America in June 1995.  She received the Mel Greenberg Media Award in 2001, presented by the WBCA. Roberts worked at both ESPN and Good Morning America, contributing to both programs for many years. At that time, she served primarily as the news anchor at GMA.

She was promoted to co-anchor of Good Morning America in 2005. George Stephanopoulos joined Roberts as co-anchor of GMA in December 2009. George joined Roberts after Diane Sawyer left to anchor ABC World News.  The team led by the Roberts-Stephanopoulos Good Morning America back to the top of the ratings; the program became the number-one morning show again in April 2012, beating NBC’s Today, which had held the top spot for the previous 16 years.

Robin Roberts Salary

The  ABC’s Good Morning anchor Robin earns an annual salary of $18 million according to our reliable source as of 2021. Prior to working as an ABC co-anchor, Gray worked for ESPN for 15 years from 1990 to 2005. So, her salary throughout time has changed and also increased.

Robin Roberts Net Worth

The ABC’s Good Morning anchor, Roberts has an estimated net worth of $25 million as of 2021. Her average is not disclosed by her. Her major source of income is her profession as a journalist. She has amassed this huge sum after working in the journalism industry since early 1980. She is besides, an author of books such as From the Heart: Seven Rules to Live By, and Everybody’s Got Something.

Robin Roberts House

Roberts has been presenting the daytime news show from her home during the coronavirus pandemic. She recently shared a glimpse inside her lavish garden on Instagram. Roberts posted a photo of a corner of the backyard, which features a white picket fence and a hammock that looks like an ideal spot to relax in.

The area also has a flower bed that is surrounded by greenery. There are a large manicured lawn and a separate seating area, which featured in footage posted on the star’s account back in May 2020.

The spacious property features an open-plan living room that leads onto a wood-paneled kitchen. There are lots of homely features in the house such as personalized cushions with Robin and Amber’s faces printed onto them. Roberts also has a holiday home in Key West, located in the old town. The home features two bedrooms and a swimming pool.

Robin Roberts Cancer

Roberts was first diagnosed with an early form of breast cancer in 2007. On August 3, 2007, she underwent surgery and by January 2008 she had completed eight chemotherapy treatments, followed by 6½ weeks of radiation treatment.

Robin Roberts Books

  • From the Heart: Seven Rules to Live By (1st ed.). New York: Hyperion Books. ISBN 978-1401303334. (2007)
  • From the Heart: Eight Rules to Live By. New York: Hyperion Books. ISBN 978-1401309589. (2008)
  • Everybody’s Got Something. Grand Central Publishing. ISBN 978-1455578450. (2014)
  • Robin Roberts Everybody’s Got Something
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