Katie Couric is a prominent journalist, widely known as the co-founder of her multimedia news company, Katie Couric Media. After she shared a tribute to her late first husband, Jay Monahan, on social media, her personal life is back in the limelight, with many curious to know who she is married to currently. So, who is Katie Couric’s husband, and what he does for a living?
Here’s everything you need to know about Couric’s spouse, his job, and their kids.
Who is Katie Couric married to?
Katie Couric’s husband is John Molner.
Couric and Molner met in 2012 through Couric’s friend, Molly. The journalist opened up on the story behind the setup with PEOPLE. She stated, “In 2012 I was single, again, and I asked a friend of mine, Molly, who’s husband is a trauma surgeon, if her husband knew any other doctors because I thought I’d like to go out with a doctor.”
Couric further added, “What can I say, he had me at hello.” In 2013, Molner proposed to Couric on a beach. On June 21, 2014, the couple tied the knot in a private ceremony at Couric’s house in East Hampton, New York.
What does John Molner do for a living?
John Molner is a financier.
Born on January 21, 1963, Molner hails from Chicago, Illinois. As per his LinkedIn profile, he pursued a bachelor’s degree from Trinity College. Further, he completed his MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business Executive Education.
After completing his education, Molner joined the company Brown Brothers Harriman as a Partner and is currently serving as its Limited Partner and Senior Advisor. He is also the co-founder of Katie Couric Media alongside his wife.
Do Katie Couric and John Molner have kids?
While Katie Couric and John Molner do not share kids together, they are proud parents to children from their previous relationships. Couric has two daughters, Elinor Tully “Ellie” and Caroline “Carrie” from her previous marriage with her now late husband, John Paul “Jay” Monahan III. On the other hand, Molner is a father to a son named Henry and a daughter, Allie.
Originally reported by Ritika Singh on ComingSoon.
