Quick Info
| Profession | Television news journalist and anchor |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 09/04/1961 |
| Age | 65 years |
| Birthplace | Pasadena, California, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Latest News about Alex Witt
Alex Witt signed off for the last time from Alex Witt Reports after nearly 30 years at the network, following a retrospective of her coverage that included events such as 9/11 and the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster. She thanked her staff and viewers and spoke emotionally about her children. Her weekend slot was then taken over by The Assignment with Antonia Hylton, while she remained on air as a fill-in daytime guest host through the end of 2026.
MS NOW announced that veteran anchor Alex Witt would conclude her tenure with the network later in 2026, following a career that the network's president described as extraordinary. The same weekend shake-up ended The Weekend: Primetime and moved the weekend slot toward pre-recorded programming. Antonia Hylton was set to take over Witt's weekend hours.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Alexandra E. Witt |
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| Known For | Hosting weekend news programs on MSNBC/MS NOW and long-time work with NBC News |
| Years Active | 1990-present |
| Current Role | Fill-in daytime anchor on MS NOW through the end of 2026 (former host of Alex Witt Reports, which ended 06/09/2026) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Marlborough School for Girls |
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| College | University of Southern California |
| Degree | Journalism and international relations |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Bill Sorensen (TV producer) |
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Family
| Children | 2 |
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Career
| 1990s | Worked in television news before joining MSNBC in January 1999 |
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| 2000s | Hosted MSNBC Live and other MSNBC programs; reported for NBC News |
| 2020s | Hosted weekend news programming, including Alex Witt Reports, and served as a veteran NBC/MS NOW anchor; announced departure in June 2026, signed off on 06/09/2026, and continues as a fill-in daytime anchor through the end of 2026 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. She is the longest-running anchor at MSNBC/MS NOW. | |
| 2. She has reported from the World Trade Center after the September 11 attacks. | |
| 3. She has worked as a consultant on a television series. | |
| 4. She was a former member of the all-female rock band Mrs. Robinson. |
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