Robin Roberts

  • 10 August 2011

Occupation

TV Presenter

Robin Roberts - Guests and cast of 'Good Morning America' at Good Morning America - Manhattan, New York, United States - Monday 6th April 2015

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All female pop-rock band Haim looked their usual glamorous, long-locked selves as they posed for photos outside Carnegie Hall in New York for the 2014 Glamour Women of the Year Awards.

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Robin Roberts Offers Explanation For Secrecy Surrounding Female Partner

By Nick Hill in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 April 2014

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The 53 year-old television broadcaster received a large amount of criticism for keeping her 10-year relationship with a female partner a secret until last December (2013).

Robin Roberts only revealed that she was in a long-term relationship with a female partner this past December (2013).

The 53 year-old television broadcaster came out, in Facebook post, when thanking a list of people who helped during her treatment for breast cancer and when undergoing a bone marrow transplant.

Roberts acknowledged a women by the name of Amber as her girlfriend, who is a massage therapist from the San Francisco Bay Area.

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Robin Robert Has 'Never Been Happier'' After Sharing Photo Of Girlfriend On 'Good Morning America'

By Nick Hill in Movies / TV / Theatre on 07 January 2014

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Robin Roberts claims, "I have never been happier or healthier than I am right now," after publically acknowledging her long-term relationship with another women.

Robin Roberts recently revealed that she is in a long-term relationship with another women called Amber Laign.

The 'Good Morning America' anchor publically acknowledged her relationship, for the first time, in an emotional Facebook message, thanking her family and friends for their support during her illness.

Roberts was diagnosed and treated for breast cancer which began in September 2012, and also underwent a bone marrow transplant.

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Good Morning America's Robin Roberts Came Out, It Was No Big Deal

By Victoria Pavlova in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 30 December 2013

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Roberts went public in the best way - with as little fuss as possible.

Not only did Good Morning America’s Robin Roberts return to work after recovering from a bone marrow transplant this year, she also announced that she’s gay and in a loving relationship. Another notch on the list for 2013 then. Roberts acknowledged "the news" in a facebook post, although as it turns out, it was only news to viewers. The relationship has been a public secret around ABC Studios for years.

Image caption Roberts returned to GMA in February after a bone marrow transplant.

"We love Robin and Amber, who we adore and have all known for a long time," said one executive. "We were touched by her Facebook message today and so thankful for the loving support she has in her life."

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Robin Roberts Thanks Family For Reaching Health Milestone As She Reveals Relationship With Another Women

By Nick Hill in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 29 December 2013

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Robin Roberts publically acknowledges she is a lesbian, for the first time ever, in a heartfelt message thanking family for their support this past year: "I am grateful for my entire family, my long time girlfriend, Amber."

'Good Morning America' host Robin Roberts addressed her fans to thank them in a pre-New Year's message.

The cancer survivor thanked her family and loved ones for finishing the year in good health, and also mentioned her longtime girlfriend Amber Laign.

This was the first time ever that Roberts has publically acknowledged she is a lesbian.

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Country Legend Garth Brooks Announces World Tour After Decade Long "Retirement"

By Victoria Pavlova in Music / Festivals on 10 December 2013

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After 13 long years of "retirement," Brooks will finally go on another world tour.

Good news for all you country fans out there – Garth Brooks has finally announced his 2014 world tour. During his recent round of media appearances, Brooks has been keeping mum about a follow-up tour to Blame It All on My Roots: Five Decades of Influences, the album he’s currently promoting. He finally let the news slip during a chat with Robin Roberts on Good Morning America.

Image caption Garth broke the news a little earlier than planned.

Apparently the announcement was completely unplanned, so there are no specific dates out yet, but the Friends in Low Places singer did say that after getting permission from his three daughters and wife Trisha Yearwood, he was excited to finally get back on the road.

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Oscars 2013: Kristin Chenoweth Leads Oscars Coverage In Dazzling Gown (Photos)

By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 25 February 2013

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Kristin Chenoweth impressed with her gown at the Oscars 2013

Kristin Chenoweth is herself leading the fashion-field at the Oscars in Los Angeles, rocking a dazzling sparkly gown while helming ABC's coverage of the biggest night on the movie calendar. Chenoweth gushed about her fellow celebrities' fashion choices on the red-carpet, though she herself won high praise on Twitter for her eye-catching gown.

Image caption Kristin Chenoweth Wowed On The Oscars Red Carpet

"J. Law's dress is spectac, but I may like Kristin Chenoweth's best. I like the black frothiness...and her cute topknot," said one fan on the micro-blogging site. Another said: "Just realised Kristen Chenoweth has Tinkerbelle hair. I love it a bit more now. And the sparkly dress is awesome." Another user somewhat meanly suggested, "Adele looks like an ogre next to Kristen Chenoweth! Looks good in that sparkly dress though!" Though her gown won plenty of acclaim, Chenoweth's interviewing techniques left plenty to be desired. "Amanda seyfried [with] Kristin Chenoweth: Holy hell was that interview a trainwreck. #oscars," one viewer tweeted, while another said, "Honestly, what is with Kristin Chenoweth? I have a headache just from watching." Chenoweth was joined by Lara Spencer, Kelly Rowland and the returning Robin Roberts as part of ABC's coverage of the evening.

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Good Morning America Welcomes Back Robin Roberts

By Victoria Pavlova in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21 February 2013

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Robin Roberts made a return to Good Morning America, after five months of absence, after receiving treatment for MDS.

"I have been waiting 174 days to say this: 'Good Morning America!'" GMA host Robin Roberts said on her return to the show.

Roberts, who has been absent for five months to the day, took an unplanned hiatus for health reasons. The 52 year-old anchor had to undergo a bone marrow transplant to treat her advancing myelodysplastic syndrome or MDS, a rare blood disorder. During her treatment and recovery, there were numerous points when Roberts was hoping to get back to the job, but was never given that ok from the doctors, until now. "I keep pinching myself and I realize that this is real. This is really happening," she said, according to The New York Post. "Faith, family and friends have brought me to this moment and I am so full of gratitude."

As usual, Robin opened the show from the familiar Times Square studio, this time for a supporting audience of family, friends and fans, as well as the doctors and nurses who helped her on the road to recovery. In a brief speech upon her return, the anchor thanked everyone for their help and support during the five months and added: "As my mother said, ‘We all have something.’ Everyone’s story has purpose and meaning and value and I share this morning, this day of celebration, with everyone."

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Recovery On Schedule For Robin Roberts, 2013 Return To Good Morning America Planned

By Hayley Avron in Movies / TV / Theatre on 31 December 2012

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Fans of Good Morning America could well be waiting until mid 2013 for the return of their beloved host Robin Roberts.

Roberts recently underwent major hospital treatment for bone marrow transplant after she was diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome. The disease attacks the blood and bone marrow and even though she’s on track to recovery, her immune system is still weakened, meaning that an early return to work could turn out to be hugely problematic for her health.

According to TMZ, it’s looking as though Roberts will be unable to return to the show until May 2013 at the earliest and June is looking a more likely prospect. Several sources connected to Good Morning America told the news site that doctors are “pleased with her progress and say she’s right on schedule.” That’s good news for Roberts, but still frustrating for the TV presenter, who is said to realize that the rest is necessary, though it sounds as if she’s itching to get back to work.

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The Celebrity Youth Are Most Generous As Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus And Justin Bieber Top 'Philanthrolist'

By Lorna Greville in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 27 December 2012

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The end of the year never fails to spark numerous lists about our favourite celebrities and all the best and worst things they're known for over the past 12 months, top twenty celebrity melt downs, top 5 weddings, top 50 breakups, most scandalous, most attractive, least lucrative, and the list of lists goes on. But Do Something has compiled a list of the most charitable celebrities, so it really is one worth checking out.

Here's a quick run down:

  1. Drew Bees
  2. Sofia Vergara
  3. Olivia Munn
  4. Carrie Underwood
  5. Demi Lovato
  6. Ryan Seacrest
  7. Emma Stone / Andrew Garfield
  8. Ben Affleck
  9. George Takei
  10. Jay Z and Beyonce
  11. Ian Somerhalder
  12. Selena Gomez
  13. Lebron James
  14. Pink
  15. Robin Roberts
  16. Justin Bieber
  17. Lady GaGa
  18. Channing Tatum
  19. Miley Cyrus
  20. Taylor Swift

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Robin Roberts and Academy Of Motion Pictures And Sciences Sunday 27th February 2011 83rd Annual Academy Awards (Oscars) held at the Kodak Theatre - Arrivals Los Angeles, California