Robin Roberts

Robin René Roberts (born November 23, 1960) is an American television broadcaster. Roberts is the co-anchor of ABC's morning show Good Morning America. Roberts grew up in Pass Christian, Mississippi, where she played basketball and tennis, among other sports. She attended Pass Christian High School and graduated as the class of 1979 salutatorian. Her parents are Lawrence and Lucimarian Roberts. She is the youngest of four children with siblings Sally-Ann, Lawrence "Butch", and Dorothy. Her father was a pilot with the Tuskegee Airmen. Roberts attended Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, Louisiana, graduating cum laude in 1983 with a degree in communication. She followed in the footsteps of older sister Sally-Ann Roberts, an anchor at the CBS affiliate WWL in New Orleans.

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'Good Morning America' Throws 'Today'-Crushing Gloat Party

'Good Morning America'
Throws 'Today'-Crushing Gloat Party

For the first time in 16 years, ABC's "Good Morning America" edged out NBC's "Today" in the morning show ratings last week -- and this morning, ABC News rubbed it in NBC's face ... throwing a… READ MORE >

TV - 41 days ago
Katie Couric's 'Good Morning America' Hosting Pisses Off 'GMA' Staffers

Katie Couric
Her GMA Hosting Pisses Off 'GMA' Staffers

Katie Couric's debut as a fill-in host this week on "Good Morning America" has pissed off some of the GMA staff, who feel it's a slap in the face to vacationing co-host Robin Roberts.GMA is… READ MORE >

Exclusive, Celebrity Justice - 58 days ago
George Stephanopoulos -- Too Short for Morning TV?

George Stephanopoulos
Too Short for Morning TV?

George Stephanopoulos could lose his "Good Morning America" anchor chair within a year to the news reader who towers over him ... this according to network sources.The buzz at ABC is that Josh… READ MORE >

TV, Exclusive, Deadline - 261 days ago
Chris Brown Apologizes for 'GMA' Outburst

Chris Brown Apologizes for 'GMA' Outburst

Chris Brown finally apologized for his destructive behavior at "Good Morning America" -- but he made sure to take a few shots at the show at the same time. Though Robin Roberts says Brown was… READ MORE >

Developing Stories - 433 days ago
Robin Roberts to Chris Brown -- Come Back to 'GMA'

Robin Roberts to Chris Brown -- Come Back to 'GMA'

Robin Roberts says she was "shocked like everybody else" when she heard about Chris Brown's violent outburst behind the scenes at "GMA" yesterday -- but now, she wants him back on the show!… READ MORE >

TV - 434 days ago
Chris Brown -- ABC Won't Press Charges

Chris Brown -- ABC Won't Press Charges

Chris Brown has dodged a bullet after his alleged window-smashing meltdown at "Good Morning America" Tuesday -- because network sources tell TMZ .... ABC has decided NOT to press charges.Law… READ MORE >

Celebrity Justice, TV - 434 days ago
Chris Brown -- Violent Outburst at 'GMA'

Chris Brown -- Violent Outburst at 'GMA'

Chris Brown exploded in rage behind the scenes at "Good Morning America" this morning ... smashing a window and storming out without a shirt ... sources tell TMZ ... and it was triggered by on-air… READ MORE >

Music, TV, Celebrity Justice, Developing Stories - 435 days ago
Chris Brown -- I'm Artsy AND Fartsy!

Chris Brown -- I'm Artsy AND Fartsy!

Chris Brown just arrived to an art gallery in New York City ... sporting smart guy spectacles and a big, fat smirk -- just hours after he went ballistic at "Good Morning America." As Chris made… READ MORE >

Paparazzi Video, TV - 435 days ago
ABC: We're Calling the Cops on Chris Brown

ABC:
We're Calling the Cops on Chris Brown

ABC staffers called the cops after Chris Brown's tirade this AM to document the broken window in the building, and this could spell big trouble for the famous singer who is currently on… READ MORE >

Celebrity Justice, TV - 435 days ago
Robin Roberts -- Chris Approved My Rihanna Q's

Robin Roberts -- Chris Approved My Rihanna Q's

Robin Roberts asked Chris Brown if she could question him about the Rihanna incident BEFORE the live interview began on "GMA" this morning ... this according to sources connected to the… READ MORE >

Celebrity Justice, TV, Music - 435 days ago