Let’s talk about Willie Geist, the charming TV personality we all know and love from NBC’s Today show. Willie isn’t just a great host; he’s also an incredible dad to two amazing kids, Lucie and George. Alongside his wife, Christina Geist, they’ve built a beautiful family full of laughter, love, and unforgettable moments. Keep reading to dive deeper into their lives and learn more about Willie’s parenting journey.
Meet Willie and Christina: A Love Story That Stood the Test of Time
Willie and Christina’s story feels like something straight out of a movie. They first met back in middle school and dated on and off for years before going their separate ways after college. But life has a funny way of bringing people back together when it’s meant to be. After spending some time apart, they realized their connection was worth fighting for. In 2003, the couple tied the knot, and the rest, as they say, is history.
Lucie Geist: The Eldest Child Who Steals Hearts
Willie and Christina welcomed their first child, Lucie, in 2007. That same year, Willie started hosting Morning Joe, which meant adjusting to life as a working dad. It wasn’t easy, especially when their family grew with the arrival of their second child, George. But Willie and Christina made a pact: Christina would handle the mornings, and Willie would step in at night. “My kids’ memories of me will hopefully be having dinner with them, reading them books, and being there for bath time when they were babies,” Willie shared in an interview with Glamour.
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As Lucie grew up, she developed a passion for dancing and playing basketball. During an April 2018 interview with Us Weekly, Willie revealed a hilarious Halloween memory: Lucie dressed up as LeBron James. And if you think that’s cool, wait until you hear this—Willie recently shared on Today that he’s teaching Lucie how to drive. “She’s 15 now, and we went driving for the first time,” he reminisced. “I remember looking at her, with the seatbelt on, and realizing she’s in the driver’s seat now. It hit me—just yesterday, she was in the backseat in her car seat.”
George Geist: The Younger Brother With Big Personality
Two years after Lucie, Willie and Christina welcomed their son, George, in 2009. George is every bit as charming and full of energy as his sister. He loves playing baseball and drums, and his sense of humor is absolutely contagious. “He’s obsessed with Saturday Night Live and recites 20-year-old Will Ferrell sketches at dinner,” Willie joked.
Willie and Christina’s weekends often revolve around their kids’ sports teams. “Willie works Sundays, so we always wake up and watch him on Sunday Today, and then when he gets off the air, we meet up as a family,” Christina told The Local Moms Network. “Our best Sundays are when the four of us can just hit the diner. Lately, we’ve been doing a lot of baseball and softball games. So, a perfect Sunday for us is having two games that aren’t at the same time and sitting in the sun with other parents we love and cheering on the kids.”
Being a Dad: More Fun Than Willie Ever Imagined
Willie admits that balancing his career and parenting isn’t always easy, but he wouldn’t trade it for anything. “Being a dad is more fun than anyone told me it was going to be,” he told MSNBC in June 2018. “At first, you’re so overwhelmed by the responsibility, and while there are always tough times and long nights, at the end of the day, it’s way more fun than not.”
Willie says that as his kids have gotten older, they’ve started sharing these hilarious, long-winding stories with him. “It’s genuinely fun. You’re never sitting there listening out of responsibility. You just truly love it.”
