Barbara Walters’ Life In Photos: See Her Young, Highlights From Her Iconic Career & More After Her Death

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Sara Whitman, Karina Ordell

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Barbara Walters

Barbara Walters — Barbara Walters was one of the most easily recognizable journalists of all-time. She began her career in the 1950s working for CBS and then NBC as a writer and researcher. She flourished at NBC News, and eventually became the ‘TODAY’ show’s first female co-host alongside Hugh Downs and Frank McGee. She moved to ABC News as a nightly anchor in 1976, and she became one of the most well-known and well-regarded journalists on TV.

Asie from hosting the nightly news, she rose to fame through her ’20/20′ interviews, where she did in-depth coverage on a wide variety of subjects. Her career took her on a wide-array of interviews, including world leaders like Vladimir Putin and Fidel Castro, other media personalities like Anna Wintour, and celebrities including Michael Jackson, Katherine Hepburn and many more.

Barbara also created the talk show, ‘The View’, and remained there on the panel of co-hosts until she retired in 2014.

The news icon sadly died at the age of 93 on Dec. 30, 2022. Scroll through our gallery to see photos of Barbara’s career through the years.

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At ‘Vogue’

At ‘Vogue’ — Barbara Walters sits at her desk for NBC’s ‘TODAY’ show in Rockefeller Plaza, New York City on Aug. 1, 1973 for a ‘Vogue’ portait. She looked serious and read to work.

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Barbara Walters In 1997

Barbara Walters In 1997 — Barbara Walters poses for a headshot for ’20/20′ in 1997. Barbara regularly gave special reports on the news program.

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Barbara Walters Early In Her Career

Barbara Walters Early In Her Career — Barbara Walters’ career in news spanned over 60 years. One of her early jobs was on ‘The Today Show’ on NBC. She was the first female anchor on the show.

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Barbara Walters And Harry Reasoner

Barbara Walters And Harry Reasoner — Barbara Walters (right) speaks with journalist Harry Reasoner at ABC news ahead of her debut on the evening news. She co-anchored with Harry.

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2008 Daytime Emmy Awards

2008 Daytime Emmy Awards — Barbara Walters presents the award for outstanding drama series to ‘General Hospital’ at the 35th annual Daytime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on June 20, 2008. She looked great in a blue silky gown.

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2007 Daytime Emmy Awards

2007 Daytime Emmy Awards — Elisabeth Hasselbeck (left) joined Barbara Walters (center) and Joy Behar (right) on stage at the 34th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles. They were all smiles.

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2011 Daytime Emmys

2011 Daytime Emmys — Barbara Walters presents at the 39th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards in Beverly Hills, CA in 2011. She wore a sparkly black dress.

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Sarah Jessica Parker With Barbara Walters

Sarah Jessica Parker With Barbara Walters — Sarah Jessica Parker and Barbara Walters, pals of the NYC scene, stood together for photos at Barneys. It was at the Walt Disney Present Electric Holiday window display in November 2012.

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Barbara Walters At The Time 100 Gala

Barbara Walters At The Time 100 Gala — Barbara Walters attends the TIME 100 Gala in 2015. The iconic journalist sported an all-black outfit for the occasion.

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Barbara Walters Arrives To ‘The View’

Barbara Walters Arrives To ‘The View’ — Barbara Walters greeted fans before an appearance on ‘The View’ in 2015. The journalist was the original creator behind the classic talk show.

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Barbara Walters On ‘The View’

Barbara Walters On ‘The View’ — Barbara Walters poses for a portrait for ‘The View’ in 1997. Barbara was a staple of the show from when it started until she stepped down in 2014.

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Barbara Walters In New York

Barbara Walters In New York — Barbara Walters smiled on the red carpet at a benefit dinner in NYC in December 2014. She stunned in a bright green dress.

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Barbara Walters At The ‘Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps’ Premiere

Barbara Walters At The ‘Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps’ Premiere — Barbara Walters smiled on the red carpet for ‘Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps’ in September 2010. She rocked a shimmering silver jacket.

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Barbara Walters With Her ‘View’ Co-hosts

Barbara Walters With Her ‘View’ Co-hosts — Barbara Walters poses with the original co-hosts of ‘The View’ in 1997. The original group of women at the table included Star Jones, Joy Behar, Meredith Vieira, and Debbie Matenopoulos. Joy is the only original cast member still on the show.

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Barbara Walters At The Merv Griffin Tribute

Barbara Walters At The Merv Griffin Tribute — Barbara Walters stunned in a red gown for a Merv Griffin tribute gala in NYC. She looked gorgeous as she walked the red carpet in May 2005.

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Barbara Walters At The ‘Aida’ Premiere

Barbara Walters At The ‘Aida’ Premiere — Barbara Walters rocked a red outfit for the premiere of ‘Aida’ in 2000. She smiled as fans looked on.

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