Kristen Welker, the famed journalist known for her work as co-host of TODAY’s weekend show, for being co-chief White House correspondent for NBC News, and for moderating the final 2020 presidential debate, is making her own news. She announced on Friday’s TODAY that she and husband John Hughes are expecting their first child. The news is especially heartwarming considering the couple’s nonlinear journey to parenthood.
“After years and years of trying, I’m having a baby girl with John and we are so excited,” the 44-year-old shared. “It’s with the help of a surrogate.”
After years of really tough infertility struggles, my husband, John, and I are so thrilled to share that, with the help of a surrogate, we will welcome a baby girl and become a family of three in June. pic.twitter.com/s2eqJ8QaK6 Kristen Welker (@kwelkernbc) April 23, 2021