Diane Sawyer Then & Now: Photos of the Journalist From Her Younger Years to Today

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December 22, 2023 10:00AM EST

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In honor of Diane Sawyer’s birthday, we rounded up photos of Diane’s life through the years.

Diane Sawyer, born December 22, 1945, is an iconic broadcast journalist & was the main anchor of ‘ABC World News Tonight,’ ‘Good Morning America,’ and ’20/20.’ In 1984, Diane became the first female correspondent on the CBS investigative show, ’60 Minutes.’ Over the course of her career, Diane has conducted tons of amazing interviews and you can see photos of her from her younger years to today when you scroll through the gallery.

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Diane Sawyer in 1997

Diane Sawyer in 1997 — Diane Sawyer pictured at the City Meals on Wheels 11th Annual Power Lunch for Women in 1997.

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Diane Sawyer in 1999

Diane Sawyer in 1999 — Diane Sawyer posed in this gray suit with a high-neck white blouse for the TV show, ‘Good Morning America’ in 1999.

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Diane Sawyer in 2000

Diane Sawyer in 2000 — Diane Sawyer rocked this bright pink metallic suit to the premiere of the film, ‘What Planet Are You From?,’ in New York City in 2000.

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Diane Sawyer in 2002

Diane Sawyer in 2002 — Diane Sawyer attended the Whitney Houston concert as part of the ‘Good Morning America’ concert series at Lincoln Center in New York City on December 8, 2002.

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Diane Sawyer in 2003

Diane Sawyer in 2003 — Diane Sawyer spoke at the 14th Annual Glamour Women of the Year Awards in New York City on November 10, 2003.

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Diane Sawyer in 2004

Diane Sawyer in 2004 — Diane Sawyer rocked this bright, colorful outfit to the ‘Good Morning America’ concert series in New York City on July 2, 2004.

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Diane Sawyer in 2005

Diane Sawyer in 2005 — Diane Sawyer and Mike Nichols attended the Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles on January 16, 2005.

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Diane Sawyer in 2006

Diane Sawyer in 2006 — Diane Sawyer rocked this black midi dress to the New Yorkers for Children Gala at Cipriani in New York City on September 21, 2006.

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Diane Sawyer in 2007

Diane Sawyer in 2007 — Diane Sawyer attended the ‘Charlie Wilson’s War’ film premiere in Los Angeles on December 10, 2007.

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Diane Sawyer in 2008

Diane Sawyer in 2008 — Diane Sawyer welcomed Jessica Simpson to perform on ABC’s ‘Good Morning America’ Summer Concert Series in New York City on September 9, 2008.

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Diane Sawyer in 2009

Diane Sawyer in 2009 — Diane Sawyer wore this off-the-shoulder black top with a striped skirt when she attended the Time 100 Most Influential People in the World Gala in New York City on May 5, 2009.

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Diane Sawyer in 2009

Diane Sawyer in 2009 — Diane Sawyer wore this black suit to the 5th Annual Clinton Global Initiative in New York City on September 23, 2009.

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Diane Sawyer in 2012

Diane Sawyer in 2012 — Diane Sawyer looked gorgeous in this black dress with a gold scarf at the White House Correspondents Association Dinner at the Hilton Hotel in Washington D.C. on April 28, 2012.

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Diane Sawyer in 2015

Diane Sawyer in 2015 — Diane Sawyer rocked this black blouse & trousers to the ‘Mad Men’ TV Series screening in New York City on March 22, 2015.

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Diane Sawyer in 2017

Diane Sawyer in 2017 — Diane Sawyer wore this red outfit to the amfAR Inspiration Gala in Los Angeles on October 13, 2017.

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Diane Sawyer in 2019

Diane Sawyer in 2019 — Diane Sawyer attended the 17th Annual Sesame Workshop Benefit Gala at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City on May 29, 2019.

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Diane Sawyer in 2019

Diane Sawyer in 2019 — Diane Sawyer wore this black top with pearl accents to the Lincoln Center Honors Stephen Sondheim at the American Songbook Gala in New York City on June 19, 2019.

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Diane Sawyer in 2022

Diane Sawyer in 2022 — Diane Sawyer wore this bright yellow high-neck jacket on the ‘Good Morning America’ TV show in New York City on March 11, 2022.

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Diane Sawyer in 2023

Diane Sawyer in 2023 — Diane Sawyer looked fabulous at the ‘Leave the World Behind’ film premiere in New York on December 4, 2023.

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