| Net Worth: | $20 Million |
|---|---|
| Date of birth: | June 19, 1969 (55 years old) |
| Gender: | Female |
| Profession: | Actor, Journalist, Screenwriter, Television Producer, Writer |
| Nationality: | American |
Lara was born June 19, 1969 in Garden City, New York. She’s famous as anchor of Good Morning America on ABC. In 2000, Spencer married CNN journalist David Haffenreffer and they are still together. She has two kids. In 2013, she co-hosted the 87th Miss America competition. Spencer started on Good Morning America show in 1999 as a correspondent.
Career
After she finished college, Spencer was accepted into the NBC page program where she volunteered to gain valuable experience at the news network giant along with other aspiring reporters. She soon landed a position at the CBS affiliate, WDEF-TV, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Spencer has described her first job as a “one-man band,” as she was responsible for reporting, producing, editing, photographing, and even driving the news van. After a year there, she joined News 12 Long Island. Two years later, Spencer was anchoring the early morning newscast for WABC-TV at 3 a.m., during which time she covered the TWA Flight 800 crash. Due to the prominence of the news story, the moment was Spencer’s big break as it earned her national attention.
Personal Life
On September 30, 2000, Spencer married CNN journalist David Haffenreffer at St. Andrew’s Dune Church in an Episcopal ceremony. The couple have had two children – Kate born in 2004 and Duff born in 2002. During their marriage, the family primarily resided in Greenwich, Connecticut. In March of 2015, the couple announced they had seperated and their divorce was finalized in June.
Quotes
“If my daughter has a bad dream and wants to get into my bed, I’m a sucker for her sweet face and warm body next to mine, so I let her jump in. I should tell her to go to bed, but secretly I love it.”
— Lara Spencer
“Antiques Roadshow’ is my favorite show. Every Monday night I have one hour of appointment television. I get the popcorn out and tell my husband, ‘Don’t bother me.’”
— Lara Spencer
“I just want to say to anybody out there who suffers with chronic pain, I feel you. It takes over your life. It affects you emotionally, mentally, physically.”
— Lara Spencer
“Being on TV is similar to being an athlete. You get no second chances.”
— Lara Spencer
“I always recommend rewiring vintage lighting. It’s not a bargain if your house burns down.”
— Lara Spencer