Deborah Roberts

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Journalist

Birth Date: September 20, 1960

Age: 66 years old

Birth Place: Perry, Georgia

Spouses: Al Roker

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American journalist Deborah Roberts was born in Perry, Georgia, and graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in journalism. After graduating, Roberts started her career in local television stations and worked her way to NBC News. She eventually became a correspondent for "Dateline NBC" (NBC, 1992- ).

She would later move on to a series of other shows, having been part of "20/20" (ABC, 1978- ), "ABC World News Tonight" (ABC, 1948- ) and "Good Morning America" (ABC, 1975- ). Her reporting has granted her an Emmy and a Clarion Award, as well as a Distinguished Alumnus Award from University of Georgia for her career's accomplishments.

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Disney Celebrates America: The Pursuit of Happiness

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Disney Celebrates AmericaStream

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20/20: The After Show

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The Year: 2025

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Robert Redford: The Life & Legacy of an American Icon -- Special Edition of 20/20

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The American Pope: Leo XIV -- Special Edition of 20/20

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Celebrating Francis: The People's Pope

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The Year: 2024

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Bad RomanceStream

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The Year: Countdown to 2024

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The Year: 2023

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2023

ABC News Special: The Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla

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Live with Kelly and MarkStream

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Sherri

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2022

Queen Elizabeth II: A Royal Life - A Special Edition of 20/20

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24 Months That Changed the World -- A Special Edition of 20/20

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2022

Soul of a Nation Presents: Screen Queens RisingStream

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The Sinfluencer of Soho

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ABC News Special Coverage of the Funeral

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Soul of a NationStream

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The Year: 2020

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Juneteenth: A Celebration of Overcoming

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GMA3: What You Need to Know

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GMA3

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GMA3

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Super Tuesday: Your Voice Your Vote 2020

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Royal Divide: Harry, Meghan, and The Crown

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An Evening With Debra Lee

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Downton Abbey Live: Cast, Creators & Spoilers Too!

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The Kelly Clarkson Show

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Tamron HallStream

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All About All in the Family and The Jeffersons

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Today With Hoda & Jenna

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Today 3rd Hour

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The Royal Wedding: A Special Edition of Good Morning America

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Daily Blast Live

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ABC News Your Voice Your Vote - Election Night 2016

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ABC's The Lookout

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ABC News Your Voice Your Vote 2012

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NashvilleStream

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Steve Harvey

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The Dr. Oz Show

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Families Stand Together: Feeling Secure in Tough Times

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Rachael Ray Show

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The ViewStream

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20/20Stream

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Good Morning AmericaStream

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Deborah Roberts and Al Roker, Instagram, September 16, 2026.Deborah Roberts is seen arriving at the American Ballet Theatre 2025 Fall Gala held at David Geffen Hall, Lincoln Center on October 22, 2025 in New York City.Deborah Roberts, 'GMA3,' ABC, May 30, 2025.Deborah Roberts attends The American Theatre Wing's 2025 Fall Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street on September 08, 2025 in New York City.Deborah Roberts at Disney 2026 Upfront Red Carpet held at North Javits Center on May 12, 2026 in New York, New York.Al Roker, Deborah Roberts, Leila Roker, and Sheryl Lee Ralph, Instagram, July 12, 2026.Deborah Roberts, 'Good Morning America,' ABC, July 25, 2025.Deborah Roberts attends the 2026 Met Gala celebrating 'Costume Art' at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026Deborah Roberts, Al Roker, and Nick Roker, Instagram, March 19, 2026.Nick Roker, Deborah Roberts, Hoda Kotb, Al Roker, Delano Melvin, Craig Melvin, Lindsay Czarniak, and Sybil Melvin, Instagram, January 1, 2026.Deborah Roberts, Al Roker, David Muir, and Katie Couric, Instagram, December 19, 2025.Al Roker and Deborah Roberts, Instagram, December 14, 2025.

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Al Roker and Deborah Roberts

‘Today’s Al Roker & Wife Deborah Roberts Enjoy ‘Out of This World’ Date Night

 Deborah Roberts and Al Roker, Instagram, September 16, 2026.

Al Roker & Deborah Roberts Celebrate Major Relationship Milestone With Sweet Tributes

 'Today' co-host Al Roker

‘Today’s Al Roker Celebrates Son Nick’s Bittersweet Milestone: ‘So Very Proud’

 Jenna Bush Hager and Sheinelle Jones on the July 24, 2026, episode of NBC's 'Today With Jenna & Sheinelle'; Deborah Roberts at Disney 2026 Upfront Red Carpet held at North Javits Center on May 12, 2026 in New York, New York.

Jenna Bush Hager & Sheinelle Jones Reveal Surprising Fact About Deborah Roberts

 Al Roker, TODAY - Season 73; Leila Roker, Instagram, May 27, 2026.

See Al Roker’s Sweet Reaction to Daughter Leila’s Wedding Dress

 Al Roker and daughter Leila Roker

Al Roker Reveals He Was Tested for Hantavirus After Daughter Leila’s Wedding

 Al Roker, Deborah Roberts, Leila Roker, Courtney Roker, Nick Roker, Instagram, September 20, 2025.
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Al Roker Shares the Sweet Way His Kids Inspired His Show ‘Weather Hunters’

 Deborah Roberts, Al Roker, and Nick Roker, Instagram, March 19, 2026.

‘Today’s Al Roker Takes Fans Inside Family Spring Break Trip

 Savannah Guthrie on the December 19, 2025, episode of NBC's 'Today'; Sheinelle Jones and Craig Melvin on the February 3, 2026, episode of NBC's 'Today.'

‘Today’ Stars Send Emotional Messages to Savannah Guthrie Amid Mom’s Disappearance

 Nick Roker, Deborah Roberts, Hoda Kotb, Al Roker, Delano Melvin, Craig Melvin, Lindsay Czarniak, and Sybil Melvin, Instagram, January 1, 2026.

See ‘Today’ Stars Celebrate New Year’s Together With Their Families

 Deborah Roberts, Al Roker, David Muir, and Katie Couric, Instagram, December 19, 2025.

Al Roker’s Wife Deborah Roberts Shares Pics From Their Star-Studded Holiday Party

 Al Roker and Deborah Roberts, Instagram, December 14, 2025.

‘Today’s Al Roker Busts a Move Decorating Christmas Tree With Deborah Roberts

 Al Roker, Deborah Roberts, Leila Roker, Courtney Roker, Nick Roker, Instagram, September 20, 2025.

Al Roker & Deborah Roberts Celebrate Daughter Leila’s Birthday Ahead of Wedding

 Deborah Roberts and Al Roker attend The 78th Annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall on June 08, 2025 in New York City; Sylvain Gricourt and Leila Roker via Instagram, February 13, 2022.

When Is Al Roker’s Daughter Leila Getting Married? All About Her Wedding, Fiancé & More

 Savannah Guthrie, Deborah Roberts, and Robin Roberts, Instagram, October 21, 2025.

‘Today’ & ‘GMA’ Hosts Have Rare Get-Together to Celebrate Deborah Roberts’ New Book

 Deborah Roberts and Al Roker in Italy, Instagram, August 23, 2025.

Al Roker Jokes He Looks ‘Ancient’ in Then & Now Italy Vacation Pics With Wife Deborah Roberts

 Deborah Roberts and Al Roker, Instagram, August 16, 2025.

Why Al Roker Is Absent From ‘Today’ Show: His Wife Deborah Roberts Explains All

 Al Roker and Pepper the dog

Al Roker Misses ‘Today’ Show as His Dog Undergoes Emergency Surgery

 Al Roker receives surprise on Today show

Al Roker Reveals He Almost Died After Being Hospitalized With Blood Clots

 Deborah Roberts and Al Roker at event

Al Roker’s Wife Deborah Roberts Gives Health Update on ‘Today’ Weatherman

 Al Roker and Deborah Roberts dance to Beyonce

Watch Al Roker & Wife Deborah Roberts Dance After Beyoncé’s Big Grammy Win (VIDEO)