Meredith Vieira Reveals Why She Never Felt Comfortable Sharing Her Opinion On The View
Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock By Cassidy Anthony/Sept. 14, 2021 1:42 pm EST
You would imagine that someone who has made a career for themselves on national television would be comfortable sharing their opinions — but, believe it or not, that isn’t always the case. When you’re in the public eye, nearly everything you do on a daily basis is subject to critique, which can be challenging for some celebrities, including Meredith Viera.
Did you know that the 67-year-old Rhode Island native got her degree in English from Tufts University? From there, Viera hopped around from one broadcast position to the next, getting her start on small local stations. She even served as an investigative reporter from 1979 to 1982 (via Britannica). She gained her first national recognition while working as a reporter for CBS, which was the role that truly catapulted her career. This led to her becoming a co-anchor on “CBS Morning News,” which then brought her to one of her most iconic roles of all time (via the Los Angeles Times).
Meredith Vieira Reveals Why She Never Felt Comfortable Sharing Her Opinion On The View
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By Cassidy Anthony/Sept. 14, 2021 1:42 pm EST
You would imagine that someone who has made a career for themselves on national television would be comfortable sharing their opinions — but, believe it or not, that isn’t always the case. When you’re in the public eye, nearly everything you do on a daily basis is subject to critique, which can be challenging for some celebrities, including Meredith Viera.
Did you know that the 67-year-old Rhode Island native got her degree in English from Tufts University? From there, Viera hopped around from one broadcast position to the next, getting her start on small local stations. She even served as an investigative reporter from 1979 to 1982 (via Britannica). She gained her first national recognition while working as a reporter for CBS, which was the role that truly catapulted her career. This led to her becoming a co-anchor on “CBS Morning News,” which then brought her to one of her most iconic roles of all time (via the Los Angeles Times).
Did you know that the 67-year-old Rhode Island native got her degree in English from Tufts University? From there, Viera hopped around from one broadcast position to the next, getting her start on small local stations. She even served as an investigative reporter from 1979 to 1982 (via Britannica). She gained her first national recognition while working as a reporter for CBS, which was the role that truly catapulted her career. This led to her becoming a co-anchor on “CBS Morning News,” which then brought her to one of her most iconic roles of all time (via the Los Angeles Times).
Meredith Viera would rather ‘keep the show going’ than share her opinion
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Upon leaving “The View,” she found herself working as a co-host on the Today show alongside Matt Lauer. This was a huge moment in her career, as she was able to cover content that appeared to be more up her alley. She left in 2011, however, explaining that she wanted to spend more time with her husband — who has MS — and children, per Oprah Daily.
