Savannah Guthrie’s Ex-Boyfriend Disrespected Her: From Rocky Romance to Life With Michael Feldman

NBC Today anchor Savannah Guthrie has recently been in the spotlight due to her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, being reported missing in Tucson, Arizona. While Savannah focused on her family during this crisis, interest in her personal life resurfaced, especially regarding her relationships prior to her marriage to Michael Feldman.

Savannah’s Rocky Relationship With a Musician Ex-Boyfriend

In a January 2024 interview with HELLO!, Savannah opened up about a past relationship with a musician ex-boyfriend during her 20s. She recalled feeling disrespected while dating him, spending long hours hauling heavy music equipment for his band. Reflecting on the experience, Savannah described it as a formative lesson in self-respect:

“I once dated a guy in a band, and he would make me carry the amp… ‘why didn’t I respect myself more in my 20s’ is the question I ask myself… I mean honestly, I wasn’t even in the band. They weren’t even that good.”

While Savannah did not reveal his identity, she candidly discussed how the relationship made her question her own priorities and sense of self.

First Marriage: Mark Orchard

Savannah Guthrie’s first marriage was to Mark Orchard, a British journalist working for BBC and Al Jazeera. The couple met in 2005 while covering the Michael Jackson child molestation trial. That same year, they tied the knot in December, but their marriage ended in 2009 after less than four years.

For years, Savannah kept the divorce private. In interviews from 2025 and 2026, she described the split as “horrible and sad,” noting it broke her heart and made her feel like a “failure.” The experience left her deeply hurt, but it ultimately prepared her for a stronger future relationship.

Finding Love Again With Michael Feldman

After her divorce, Savannah found love again with Michael Feldman, a communications consultant and former Democratic political aide who worked in the Clinton-Gore White House. The couple met in October 2008 at Michael’s 40th birthday party. They began dating in late 2009 after Savannah’s divorce was finalized.

The engagement was dramatic: Savannah reportedly tried to break up with Michael on the day he intended to propose. He asked her hand in marriage later that evening, and she accepted. The couple married on March 15, 2014, in an intimate ceremony in Tucson, Arizona.

Family Life With Michael Feldman

Savannah and Michael have two children:

• Vale Guthrie Feldman, born August 13, 2014 (11 years old as of February 2026), enjoys tennis, gymnastics, art, and dreams of acting.

• Charles ‘Charley’ Max Guthrie Feldman, born December 8, 2016 (9 years old), was conceived through IVF when Savannah was 44.

The children carry both parents’ surnames, reflecting the couple’s modern mindset. Savannah and Michael maintain a close-knit family while balancing careers and parenting.