Alex Witt

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Alex Witt
Born
Alexandra E. Witt

(1961-04-09) April 9, 1961
Pasadena, California, U.S.
EducationUniversity of Southern California
OccupationTelevision anchor
Years active1990–present
SpouseBill Sorensen

Alexandra E. Witt (born April 9, 1961) is an American television news journalist, who currently hosts the television news program Alex Witt Reports weekends from 1 pm to 4 pm on MS NOW, where she previously hosted MSNBC Live and Morning Joe First Look. Witt joined MSNBC in January 1999 and is the network's longest-running anchor.[1]

Early life and education

Witt was born in Pasadena, California, and grew up in the Hancock Park neighborhood of Los Angeles.[2] Witt's father is Charles B. Witt, a noted thoracic surgeon in Los Angeles.[3] Witt graduated from the Marlborough School for Girls in Los Angeles and the University of Southern California, where she majored in journalism and international relations.[4]

Career

Witt first served as a field producer for NBC's Today in Burbank, California. Her first on-air job was at KCBA in Salinas, California. She later worked for KCBS-TV, KNBC-TV, and KABC-TV, each of which are located in Los Angeles. She served as a reporter at KCBA from 1990 to 1992 and WNYW-TV from 1996 to 1998. In 1999, Witt joined MSNBC as an anchor. She hosted the program Weekends with Alex Witt, which was later rebranded to Alex Witt Reports. On June 26, 2026, it was announced that Witt will be departing MS NOW later this year.[5][6]

Personal life

Witt is married to TV producer Bill Sorensen.[7] She was a former member of an all-female rock band named Mrs. Robinson.[8] In 2001, the group released a debut album and performed at various venues, including singing the national anthem at Shea Stadium for a New York Mets versus Phillies game.[9] In 2018, Witt told Politico that she is a distant cousin to George Washington, only seven generations removed.[10] She is a member of the National Society of Washington Family Descendants.

See also

References

  1. Frumin, Aliyah (December 12, 2022). "MSNBC's Alex Witt reveals her secret to career longevity". MS NOW.
  2. Shapiro, Dani (December 2009). "My Favorite Place: Alex Witt". Travel and Leisure. Archived from the original on December 14, 2009. Retrieved November 7, 2012.
  3. Ferguson, Brandon (July 3, 2010). "George Washington's kin comes to Posada". Los Angeles Daily News. Retrieved June 26, 2026.
  4. "Alex Witt". MSNBC. October 30, 2003. Archived from the original on February 18, 2004. Retrieved November 7, 2012.
  5. Steinberg, Brian (June 26, 2026). "MS NOW Will Expand Video Podcasts on Weekends, While Veteran Alex Witt Plans Exit". Variety. Retrieved June 26, 2026.
  6. Welprin, Alex (June 26, 2026). "MS NOW Shaking Up Weekend Lineup In Shift Toward Podcasts and Partnerships". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 26, 2026.
  7. Jabali-Nash, Naimah (March 21, 2011). "MSNBC anchor sued: Alex Witt owes $65,000, says friend". CBS News.
  8. Ritterhoff, Gale (November 29, 2018). "Life & Style: Alex Witt". Westchester Magazine. Retrieved June 26, 2026.
  9. Stern, Irena Choi (July 29, 2001). "Here's to You, Mrs. Robinson: A New Band in the 'Burbs". The New York Times. Retrieved June 26, 2026.
  10. Lippman, Daniel (April 9, 2018). "Birthday of the Day: Alex Witt, host of MSNBC Live with Alex Witt". Politico (Interview). Retrieved June 26, 2026.