It's celebration time! Katie Couric marked her husband John Molner's birthday in a truly special way. The legendary TV host took to social media to share a heartwarming video filled with cherished memories of their life together. Katie, a former star of Today, posted the touching clip in celebration of her banker husband’s 57th birthday on January 21.
In her sweet caption, Katie, who is now 63, wrote, “Happy birthday, Molner! Here are some of our greatest hits to the music of @zacbrownband!” She added, “You make loving you easy… most of the time ❤️❤️😘😘 Send your birthday wishes here or follow him. He will really like that.” Her words convey the deep connection she shares with John and invite fans to join in the celebration.
View this post on InstagramHappy birthday, Molner! Here are some of our greatest hits to the music of @zacbrownband! You make loving you easy… most of the time ❤️❤️😘😘 Send your birthday wishes here or follow him. He will really like that. 🙄
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A Look Back at Their Love Story
Instead of just sharing a single photo, Katie decided to create a video montage that tells the story of their relationship. In one snapshot from the video, John is seen enjoying a delicious plate of spaghetti, his love for food clearly evident. In another, the couple is captured holding hands, smiling as they prepare for their couples’ colonoscopies. These moments highlight the couple's playful and loving relationship, showing how they embrace life's adventures together. Each photo in the montage tells a unique story of their journey, capturing their happiness and connection.
Fans Join in on the Celebration
Katie’s fans quickly jumped in to celebrate John’s special day. “You two are so cute! So happy for you both! Oh, and Happy birthday, Molner!” one fan commented on Katie’s post. Another chimed in, saying, “Such joy in each of these photos … how wonderful you found each other.” Yet another wrote, “You guys are so gosh darn cute! Happy Birthday!” The outpouring of love from fans shows just how much they admire Katie and John’s relationship and the joy they bring to each other's lives.
A Tribute to Jay Monohan
Just a few days before celebrating John’s birthday, Katie took a moment to honor her late husband, Jay Monohan. On what would have been his 64th birthday on January 9, Katie, who was married to Jay until his passing in 1998, shared an emotional tribute. The couple shares daughters Elinor, 28, and Caroline, 24, and Katie's message was filled with love and gratitude. “Jay, we love you and miss you every day,” she wrote on Instagram. “On this day, we celebrate what would have been your 64th birthday. ❤️ You completed our January trifecta of birthdays … the 5th, the 7th, and the 9th,” referring to daughter Ellie’s birthday, her own, and John’s. “There must be something cosmic about that. You live on in your girls and in our hearts.”
Though Katie continues to grieve the loss of Jay, she finds immense joy in her life with John. “They really enjoy each other’s company, and Katie loves having a partner to come home to and have date nights with,” an insider revealed to Closer Weekly in June 2015, just a year after their 2014 wedding. “Katie and John are so happy!” This sentiment captures the essence of their relationship, a beautiful blend of love, laughter, and companionship.
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