Lester Holt has become a prominent figure in the world of broadcasting, most famously known for his role as the anchor of NBC Nightly News. With a reported net worth of $35 million, Lester has made a name for himself in the industry.
Starting his career in 1981 as an anchor for WCBS, Lester went on to work at various CBS affiliates before landing a correspondent role at MSNBC in 2000. He eventually began co-hosting popular shows such as Dateline and The Today Show.
In 2015, Lester was promoted to the permanent anchor of NBC Nightly News, replacing Brian Williams due to controversy surrounding Williams’ reporting of the Iraq War. Lester expressed his gratitude for the opportunity, stating, “The respect and admiration I have for the Nightly News team has only grown deeper.”
Lester has been happily married to his wife Carol since 1982, with whom he shares two children. Their love story began while Lester was a student at California State University and Carol was a United Airlines flight attendant. Their wedding took place at the Mark Hopkins Hotel in San Francisco, California.
With a successful career and a loving family by his side, Lester Holt continues to be a respected and influential figure in the world of news broadcasting.
