Robin Roberts: Photos Of The Iconic ‘GMA’ Anchor Over The Years

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Elissa Anderson

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Robin Roberts: Photos Of The ‘GMA’ Anchor

Robin Roberts: Photos Of The ‘GMA’ Anchor — Robin Roberts has earned her place as one of television’s most iconic and beloved broadcasters. The Mississippi native spent fifteen years with ESPN, winning over sports fans’ hearts with her trademark catchphrase (“Go on with your bad self!”) During her tenure on ‘SportsCenter,’ She began to work with ABC News, specifically as a featured reporter on “Good Morning America.’ He work won her the Mel Greenberg Media Award, presented by the WBCA, in 2001. In 2005, she was promoted to co-anchor of ‘GMA.’ Alongside George Stephanopoulos, Robin ushered in a new golden era for ‘GMA.’ As a newscaster, Robin developed a no-nonsense interview style that earned her praise. She won the 2014 Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism, and was inducted into the Sports Broadcasting Hall Of Fame in 2016.

In 2012, five years after successfully battling breast cancer, Robin was diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome. She chronicled her fight against MBS on the show, including her chemo treatment and bone marrow transplant. She would be rewarded with the 2012 Peabody Award for the coverage.

In her personal life, Robin has been in a relationship with girlfriend Amber Laign since 2005. She is the first openly gay woman to anchor ‘GMA.’ On Jan. 2, 2023, she revealed she plans to marry Amber sometime this year — click through to see photos of Robin over the years.

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Robin Roberts & Amber Laign attend Joe Biden’s State Dinner

Robin Roberts & Amber Laign attend Joe Biden’s State Dinner — Robin Roberts and girlfriend Amber Laign are all smile as they arrive to attend a State Dinner in honor of President Emmanuel Macron and Brigitte Macron of France hosted by United States President Joe Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden on Thursday, December 1, 2022 in Washington, D.C. Robin stunned in a gold sequin gown with shoulder cutouts, while her partner Amber was elegant in a cream colored gown. Robin revealed in Jan. 2023 she plans to marry her longtime girlfriend this year.

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Robin Roberts is seen outside of ABC Studios

Robin Roberts is seen outside of ABC Studios — Robin Roberts heads to the set of her morning show ‘Good Morning America’ on July 13, 2022. The anchor opted for an all-pink ensemble with a fitted midi-length dress paired with pink Valentino heels.

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Robin Roberts At A Night Of Covenant House Stars’ Annual Gala

Robin Roberts At A Night Of Covenant House Stars’ Annual Gala — Robin Roberts is seen on the red carpet for Covenant House’s ‘A Night Of Covenant House Stars’ on May 23, 2022. The news anchor was elegant in a cream shift dress with subtle silver beading and a mermaid style skirt. She paired the dress with a pink and nude pair of patent leather Valentino Rockstud heels.

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Robin Roberts & Girlfriend Amber Laign Celebrate Her 20th ‘GMA’ Anniversary

Robin Roberts & Girlfriend Amber Laign Celebrate Her 20th ‘GMA’ Anniversary — Robin Roberts snuggles up to her longtime girlfriend Amber Laign as she celebrates her 20th anniversary on ‘Good Morning America.’ The pair began dating in 2005 after meeting on a blind date — and after 18 years together, Robin revealed she plans to wed Amber in 2023!

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Robin Roberts Celebrates 20 Years At ‘GMA’

Robin Roberts Celebrates 20 Years At ‘GMA’ — Robin Roberts is all smileson the set of ‘Good Morning America’ to celebrate her 20th anniversary on the show, which fell on April 24, 2022. The iconic anchor has become a staple of the series over the last two decades, also being the first openly gay woman to hold the position.

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Robin Roberts Loves Sports

Robin Roberts Loves Sports — Robin Roberts loves sports and sports loves Robin. She attended the women’s finals of the U.S. Open tennis tournament at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, in New York in 2018.

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Robin Roberts Is A Fashionista

Robin Roberts Is A Fashionista — Look at that suit! Robin Roberts attends the ‘Through Her Lens: The Tribeca Chanel Women’s Filmmaker Program’ luncheon in 2018,

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Robin Roberts Is An Icon

Robin Roberts Is An Icon — Robin Roberts attebds the 29th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in 2018. She publicly acknowledged her sexual orientation in 2013, years after she began a romantic relationship with massage therapist Amber Laign.

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Check Out Those Shoes

Check Out Those Shoes — Robin Roberts is always so damn cool. She wears an incredible outfit while attending the ‘What Men Want’ film premiere in 2019.

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Here’s The Latest Update — Robin Is Classy

Here’s The Latest Update — Robin Is Classy — Robin Roberts always has this awesome, cool classy glamour. She wore this incredible outfit to the 26th Annual Race to Erase MS Gala in 2019.

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She’s A Baller

She’s A Baller — Robin Roberts arrives at the 2019 NBA Awards, at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California. She was with ESPN for 15 years and became a NBA icon in her own right.

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She Is A Legend

She Is A Legend — Robin Roberts will go down in history as a legend. Fittingly, she attended the Disney Legends Ceremony at the 2019 D23 Expo.

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Robin Roberts Is An Icon

Robin Roberts Is An Icon — Robin Roberts so cool — and glamorous! She attends the 92nd Annual Academy Awards in 2020.

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