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Lara Spencer Wiki, Age, Bio, Height, Husband, Career, and Net Worth 

Lara Spencer

Lara Spencer is a television host. Lara also hosts the HGTV show ‘Flea Market Flip’ and the ‘Great American Country Channel.’

Wiki, Bio, Family, Siblings, Childhood & Education

Lara Christine Von Seelen, better known as “Lara Spencer,” was born in Garden City, New York, on June 19, 1969. Her father, Richard Von Seelen, and mother, Carolyn Von Seelen, gave birth to her. Lara was the eldest of five siblings.

Lara graduated from Garden City High School. She was a natural athlete in high school, excelling in every activity she participated in. Lara was awarded a scholarship for springboard and platform diving to further her education. She studied Broadcast Journalism at Pennsylvania State University.

Lara’s sporting accomplishments at the time were incredible, as she was a nationally rated competitive diver. She was also awarded an All-American. Lara’s mother used to have a garage sale. Thus, she spent most of her weekends with her mother, assisting her with the sale. Her mother was a very creative woman who pushed her to pursue a career in interior design.

Lara Spencer’s Age, Height, Weight, and Body Dimensions

Lara Spencer, born on June 19, 1969, is 53 years old today, July 26, 2022. Her height is 1.77 meters, and her weight is 62 kilograms.

Lara Spencer
Lara Spencer

Lara Spencer’s Profession & Career

After college, she went to the NBC page program to work with the other reporters to get experience. Her experience helped her find a job at the CBS affiliate. She worked there for over a year before moving on to ‘News 12 Long Island.’ Her efforts were recognized, and after two years, she anchored the 3 a.m. broadcast for ‘WABC-TV.’

Lara Spencer began to receive a lot of attention and recognition from her viewers. She was then assigned to cover essential news and given better projects. Her major break came when she covered the accident of ‘TWA Flight 800.’ She wowed her audience with her vibrant and high-energy coverage of the crash inquiry.

With her growing reputation and fan base, Lara was hired as a national correspondent for ABC’s ‘Good Morning America.’ Soon after joining ABC, she married and settled in Greenwich, Connecticut, before moving to Los Angeles eight years later.

Lara is also a television producer and was the creator and executive producer of the NBC primetime game show ‘It’s Worth What?’ ‘I Brake For Yard Sale’ and ‘Flea Market Flip’ are two other shows she devised and produced based on her love.

Lara Spencer has also published a few books about her love of home design. She has previously co-hosted the 87th Miss America Pageant and Miss America 2015.

Achievements and Awards

Lara Spencer rose to prominence as a television host on the show ‘Good Morning America.’ She hasn’t received many honors, but she has captured the hearts of millions. Her most notable accomplishment would be receiving the ‘Daytime Emmy Award for the Outstanding Morning Program.

Lara Spencer’s Husband, Marriage & Relationship

There isn’t much to say about her romantic life. Lara Spencer married her longtime boyfriend, CNN journalist David Haffenreffer. Their wedding was pretty expensive, and they had two children together. The couple divorced after 15 years of marriage owing to personal disagreements.

Lara Spencer is rumored to be dating Rick McVey right now. Rick McVey is the CEO of Marketaxess Holdings Inc., an online bond trading firm. The couple was recently seen having dinner together in New York City.

Lara Spencer’s Salary and Net Worth

Lara Spencer’s net worth is projected to be around $10 million as of July 2022. She is paid $3 million every year. Her earnings as a television presenter have been her primary source of income.

Quick Facts

Celebrated NameLara Spencer
Real NameLara Christine Von Seelen
GenderFemale
Age53 years old
Birth Date19 June 1969
Birth PlaceGarden City, New York, United States
NationalityAmerican
Height1.77 m
Weight62 kg
Sexual OrientationStraight
Marital StatusMarried
HusbandRichard McVey (m. 2018), David Haffenreffer (m. 2000–2015)
ChildrenYes (Katharine Paige Haffenreffer, Duff Haffenreffer)
DatingN/A
ProfessionTelevision presenter
Net Worth$10 million
BrandsN/A
HobbiesN/A