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Aug 20, 2014: People: Elizabeth Vargas and Marc Cohn Divorcing as She Returns to Rehab, Source Says
It's a doubly difficult time for ABC News reporter Elizabeth Vargas. Mar 20, 2014: Hollywood Reporter: '20/20' Host Elizabeth Vargas to Pen Alcoholism Memoir
The ABC newswoman will write about her long struggle with addiction in a book to be published in 2016. Mar 14, 2014: UPI: Elizabeth Vargas' husband addresses infidelity rumors
"I have been supportive of Elizabeth in the past -- and will continue to be," Cohn says. Mar 12, 2014: New York Post: Elizabeth Vargas’ husband ‘had affair when she was in rehab’
Elizabeth Vargas’ husband, Marc Cohn, had an affair with Flywheel co-founder Ruth Zukerman while the ABC anchor was in rehab, multiple sources exclusively tell Page Six. Feb 7, 2014: Us Magazine: Barbara Walters Apologized to Elizabeth Vargas After Alcoholism Comment on The View
Another awkward moment on The View! Following her fight with co-host Sherri Shepherd earlier this week over defending Woody Allen, Barbara Walters found herself in another uncomfortable discussion while interviewing colleague Elizabeth Vargas on her battle with alcoholism. The 84-year-old veteran journalist seemed to imply that Vargas' colleagues at ABC "all knew" she was an alcoholic before she admitted it to the public. Jan 26, 2014: National Monitor: Elizabeth Vargas’ son called anchor’s nightly glass of wine ‘mommy’s juice’
Even though she was a mother and a wife, she found time to drink at nights, usually having wine. Vargas explains to anchor George Stephanopoulos that her son used to call her wine “Mommy’s Juice.” She admits that, at the time, she thought it was very funny, but should have realized that was an indication of a serious problem. Jan 25, 2014: Newsnet5: Reaction to ABC Elizabeth Vargas' confession about alcohol addiction
“It's always embarrassing to have the entire world know your deepest, darkest secret and yet I think in the long term, it will be ultimately a blessing,” said ABC’s Elizabeth Vargas in an interview admitting to the world, she struggles with alcohol addiction. |
Jan 25, 2014: TV Newser: With Elizabeth Vargas’s Return, ’20/20′ Hits 4-Year High
“20/20″ drew its biggest audience in nearly 4 years last night. 8.3 million watched the return of co-anchor Elizabeth Vargas after completing rehabilitation for alcohol.
“20/20″ drew its biggest audience in nearly 4 years last night. 8.3 million watched the return of co-anchor Elizabeth Vargas after completing rehabilitation for alcohol.
Jan 24, 2014: ABC Action News: ABC News' Elizabeth Vargas: 'I am an alcoholic'
ABC News reporter Elizabeth Vargas is publicly acknowledging that she's an alcoholic, and says it took her years to admit it.
ABC News reporter Elizabeth Vargas is publicly acknowledging that she's an alcoholic, and says it took her years to admit it.
Nov 7, 2013: New York Daily News: Elizabeth Vargas goes into rehab on a break from '20/20,' acknowledging alcohol problems
“20/20” anchor Elizabeth Vargas has been MIA on the air for weeks — and Confidenti@l has learned she’s been in a well-respected rehab center seeking treatment for alcoholism.
“20/20” anchor Elizabeth Vargas has been MIA on the air for weeks — and Confidenti@l has learned she’s been in a well-respected rehab center seeking treatment for alcoholism.
Nov 6, 2013: CNN: ABC's Elizabeth Vargas: 'I am dealing with addiction' to alcohol
ABC News anchor Elizabeth Vargas has gone public with her decision to enter rehab for alcohol dependence, hoping it will give others "the courage to seek help."
ABC News anchor Elizabeth Vargas has gone public with her decision to enter rehab for alcohol dependence, hoping it will give others "the courage to seek help."
Apr 9, 2013: Capital Bay: Harrison Ford Embarrassed by Elizabeth Vargas' Crush Confession
Elizabeth Vargas made iconic film star Harrison Ford blush during a live interview on “Good Morning America” today.
Elizabeth Vargas made iconic film star Harrison Ford blush during a live interview on “Good Morning America” today.
May 29, 2006: Washington Post: Elizabeth Vargas, Exiting Stage Center
Elizabeth Vargas says she's at peace with her decision to walk away from one of the highest-profile jobs in America. But not everyone is so thrilled about it, especially some women.
Elizabeth Vargas says she's at peace with her decision to walk away from one of the highest-profile jobs in America. But not everyone is so thrilled about it, especially some women.
July 28, 2002: Ms. Vargas and Mr. Cohn were married on July 20 at the Council on Foreign Relations on the Upper East Side, where the wood-paneled rooms were filled with friends like Bryant Gumbel; Jackson Browne; Leonard Lauder; Matt Lauer and his wife and new mother, Annette Roque Lauer. (The spunky former model said, ''I went from being a home wrecker to being a homemaker.'')
Also present were Carly Simon, wearing sunglasses and a white slim-fitting dress, and her son, Ben Taylor, who was all baggy clothes and sweet irreverence. ''I've never made it through a wedding without laughing hysterically,'' he said as he sat down.
The Jewish-Catholic ceremony took place under a cantaloupe-colored canopy, with the bride in a strapless Vera Wang dress that had none of the poufs, tulle or ribbons that often make brides struggle like flies in a spider web. (SOURCE: Lois Brady Smith: New York Times: "WEDDINGS: VOWS; Elizabeth Vargas and Marc Cohn")
Also present were Carly Simon, wearing sunglasses and a white slim-fitting dress, and her son, Ben Taylor, who was all baggy clothes and sweet irreverence. ''I've never made it through a wedding without laughing hysterically,'' he said as he sat down.
The Jewish-Catholic ceremony took place under a cantaloupe-colored canopy, with the bride in a strapless Vera Wang dress that had none of the poufs, tulle or ribbons that often make brides struggle like flies in a spider web. (SOURCE: Lois Brady Smith: New York Times: "WEDDINGS: VOWS; Elizabeth Vargas and Marc Cohn")
While working at WBBM-TV, an affiliate of CBS in Chicago, Illinois, Phyllis McGrady, a senior vice president at ABC, said of her: "Elizabeth is one of the most flexible talents I've ever worked with. She could do interviews, and do hour-long specials that make you think, and then she'll do a great interview with P. Diddy. She is versatile." After four years at Chicago's WBBM, Vargas jumped to NBC News in 1993 as a correspondent for Dateline NBC and a sub anchor for Today. In June 1996, she joined Good Morning America as the newsreader and Joan Lunden's likely "heir apparent". In June 1997, ABC elevated Vargas to primetime magazine show correspondent, succeeded by Kevin Newman as newsreader. She was also named anchor of WNT Saturday and presented with the opportunity to develop specials for primetime. In November 2003, Vargas became anchor of WNT Sunday. But that didn't last for long: she was named co-anchor of 20/20 in May 2004.
Vargas was the first woman to anchor a network evening newscast in the U.S. since Connie Chung, and the first national evening news anchor of Puerto Rican and Irish-American heritage. She is said to be particularly proud of an ABC special report in which she questioned why the Laci Peterson case merited more attention than two other similar cases, one involving a black woman and the other involving a Hispanic woman. Another story she did, based on the book The Da Vinci Code and the role of Mary Magdalene, helped fuel a nationwide religious debate. Vargas stated that for centuries Mary Magdalene has been portrayed as a prostitute by the church despite evidence to the contrary. She went on to question the strictly limited role of women within the church. In 1999 she won an Emmy Award for her coverage of the Elián González story, and in 1998 she was nominated for an Emmy Award for her 20/20 investigation into the wrongful conviction of Betty Tyson. In April 2005, she and Charles Gibson temporarily filled in for Peter Jennings, who was receiving chemotherapy for his lung cancer, on World News Tonight until Jennings's death in August. After a period of mourning and indecision, she and Bob Woodruff were chosen as co-anchors on December 5, 2005.
Although Katie Couric is the first woman named as permanent solo anchor of a network evening newscast, Vargas can be considered the first de facto solo woman evening news anchor, given that she anchored many broadcasts alone after Bob Woodruff's injury in Iraq in January 2006. Briefly, she also co-anchored World News Tonight with either Charles Gibson or Diane Sawyer. On May 23, 2006, Vargas announced her resignation from WNT. Gibson was then named sole anchor of the show, effective from May 29, 2006, replacing Vargas and Woodruff.To explain the sudden change, Vargas cited her doctors' recommendation to cut back her schedule considerably owing to a difficult pregnancy and her wish to spend more time with her new baby when he arrives. Most "inside accounts", however, claimed she fully expected and wished to return to the anchor chair soon after giving birth, but Gibson threatened to quit the network if he wasn't made sole permanent anchor. According to these sources, his gambit succeeded and she was left embittered, although not enough to sever ties with the network. In late 2006, Vargas returned as co-anchor of 20/20 and primary host of ABC News specials
Vargas was the first woman to anchor a network evening newscast in the U.S. since Connie Chung, and the first national evening news anchor of Puerto Rican and Irish-American heritage. She is said to be particularly proud of an ABC special report in which she questioned why the Laci Peterson case merited more attention than two other similar cases, one involving a black woman and the other involving a Hispanic woman. Another story she did, based on the book The Da Vinci Code and the role of Mary Magdalene, helped fuel a nationwide religious debate. Vargas stated that for centuries Mary Magdalene has been portrayed as a prostitute by the church despite evidence to the contrary. She went on to question the strictly limited role of women within the church. In 1999 she won an Emmy Award for her coverage of the Elián González story, and in 1998 she was nominated for an Emmy Award for her 20/20 investigation into the wrongful conviction of Betty Tyson. In April 2005, she and Charles Gibson temporarily filled in for Peter Jennings, who was receiving chemotherapy for his lung cancer, on World News Tonight until Jennings's death in August. After a period of mourning and indecision, she and Bob Woodruff were chosen as co-anchors on December 5, 2005.
Although Katie Couric is the first woman named as permanent solo anchor of a network evening newscast, Vargas can be considered the first de facto solo woman evening news anchor, given that she anchored many broadcasts alone after Bob Woodruff's injury in Iraq in January 2006. Briefly, she also co-anchored World News Tonight with either Charles Gibson or Diane Sawyer. On May 23, 2006, Vargas announced her resignation from WNT. Gibson was then named sole anchor of the show, effective from May 29, 2006, replacing Vargas and Woodruff.To explain the sudden change, Vargas cited her doctors' recommendation to cut back her schedule considerably owing to a difficult pregnancy and her wish to spend more time with her new baby when he arrives. Most "inside accounts", however, claimed she fully expected and wished to return to the anchor chair soon after giving birth, but Gibson threatened to quit the network if he wasn't made sole permanent anchor. According to these sources, his gambit succeeded and she was left embittered, although not enough to sever ties with the network. In late 2006, Vargas returned as co-anchor of 20/20 and primary host of ABC News specials
