Lara Spencer's Glimpse of Marriage Bliss
In a sweet moment of transparency, Good Morning America anchor Lara Spencer gave her fans an intimate look at her happy marriage to husband Rick McVey. Through a recent Instagram post, she shared a candid photo of herself sitting alongside her spouse in her car. The post was captioned with a simple yet powerful word: "Happy." The photo was taken on June 19, which happened to be her birthday, making the moment even more special.
Her followers couldn't help but notice the love radiating from the image. One commenter remarked, "Love looks good on you," to which Lara, now 55, replied with heartfelt gratitude, saying, "Thank you!" It’s moments like these that remind us how personal connections can shine through even the most public of platforms.
Special Day Celebrations
Birthday wishes poured in for the TV personality, who tied the knot with Rick, now 64, in 2018. The day was filled with joy as she celebrated with an adorable cake that featured a portrait of her beloved puppy on it. Fans were quick to notice the cuteness, with one person commenting, "Love the dog cake." It's clear that Lara and Rick know how to make birthdays memorable.
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Fans adored seeing the pictures of Lara’s special day as she spent it with Rick and her family. Their love story began when they were set up on a blind date following Lara’s divorce from her first husband, David Haffenreffer. Love blossomed quickly, and on her wedding day, Lara couldn’t contain her excitement, writing on Instagram, "It happened!!! Best Day Ever." Her words melted the hearts of her fans, who were thrilled to witness her declaration of love for Rick.
A Blended Family Journey
Since their wedding, Lara and Rick have traveled the world together, embracing their blended family with open arms. This family consists of Lara’s two children, Duff and Katharine Haffenreffer, and Rick’s three children from a previous relationship. Family has always been the cornerstone of Lara’s life, and she frequently shares these cherished moments with her followers.
Earlier this year, Lara shared an emotional post on Instagram as she celebrated her son Duff’s 22nd birthday. She captioned a video from her wedding to Rick, saying, "Happy GOLDEN Birthday Duff!!! Found this video today. My son filling in for my beloved Dad, walking me down the aisle." Her words were filled with nostalgia and love, reflecting on how much her life has changed since Duff's birth. "That was 5 plus years ago and what a moment for me. But 22 years ago today — 1-22-02 — now THAT was everything," she added. "The day I gave birth to this kid — and my life as a mom began. I love you my Duff. Wishing you a year filled with happiness, good health, great adventures and a million laughs."
Duff's Special Appearance on GMA
Duff made a memorable visit to GMA in December 2023, getting a special shout-out from his mom and her colleagues during a live episode of the show. Robin Roberts asked the audience, "You know who’s here to watch her?" before shouting, "Duff!" The camera panned to Duff, who looked a little embarrassed being put on the spot but handled it with grace. Lara joked with him, saying, "Hi, honey! I’m in so much trouble!" She then teased, "Are you ready for your close-up, honey?" Duff replied with a playful, "Uh huh," before picking up a microphone and telling viewers at home, "We’ll be back."
Katharine's College Journey
That same year, Lara faced another significant change in her life as her daughter Katharine, 19, prepared to head off to college at Vanderbilt University. In May 2023, the ABC host wrote on Instagram, "Last day of senior year at Greenwich Academy for this amazing group of girls. What a joy it’s been watching you grow into incredible young women over the last four years. Big mix of feelings today for all I am sure — moms included." In August 2023, Lara updated her followers, sharing a photo from the car with Katharine as she captioned it, "College here we come."
