Lesley Stahl Wikipedia
Lesley Stahl (Full name: Lesley Rene Stahl) is an American journalist, host, and anchor. She has mostly been with CBS News, where she started as a producer in 1971. Since 1991, Stahl has reported for CBS’s 60 Minutes. She is famous for her news and television investigations and reporting.
Prior to joining 60 Minutes, Stahl worked as a CBS News White House correspondent. For her body of work, Stahl has earned various awards such as a Lifetime Achievement News and Documentary Emmy Award in 2003. She gained media attention in 2020 following her interview with President Trump in which he stopped and walked out of the interview due to his objections to her warning him about “tough questions” that he believed were inappropriate.
Quick Facts
| Age | 82 years old (born December 16, 1941) |
| Daughter | Taylor Stahl Latham |
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (approx. 1.65 m) |
| Spouse | Aaron Latham (m. 1977; died 2022) |
| Salary | $200,000 annually |
Lesley Stahl Age
Stahl was born on December 16, 1941, in Lynn, Massachusetts, in the United States. She is 82 years old. Stahl celebrates her birthday on December 16, every year.
Early Life And Education
Stahl was born to a Jewish family in the Boston suburb of Lynn, Massachusetts to Dorothy J., her mother, and Louis E. Stahl, her father. She was raised in Swampscott, Massachusetts. Stahl’s father owned a leather-finishing company called Stahl Finish in Lynn, Mass. Additionally, she also has one brother named Jeffrey Stahl. She attended Wheaton College where she majored in History graduating with honors.
Lesley Stahl Spouse
She was married to her husband Aaron Latham from February 17, 1977 until his death on July 23, 2022. Stahl’s husband was an American screenwriter and journalist popular for Perfect (1985), Urban Cowboy (1980), and The Program (1993). She and her husband shared a daughter Taylor Stahl Latham.
Aaron was famous for writing an article that inspired the movie Urban Cowboy starring John Travolta. He also co-wrote the screenplay. Unfortunately, Stahl’s spouse passed on in July 2022 at the age of 78 years following complications of Parkinson’s disease.
This is not the first time that Stahl has been married. She was formerly married to Jeffrey Gordon between 1964 to 1967. On May 3, 2020, Stahl revealed that she had been infected with COVID-19 but she has since recovered.
Daughter
Stahl and her late husband Aaron Latham shared a daughter named Taylor Stahl Latham born in September 1977. She married Andrew Major, a screenwriter in a wedding ceremony in 2013. The couple has two daughters named Jordan and Chloe and lives in Los Angeles. Furthermore, Stahl’s daughter and her husband are the co-founders of Our Little Barrel, a clothing Line of wine-themed clothes. Taylor has also worked as the vice president of production at Double Feature Films.
Grandchildren
She is a proud grandmother of two Grandchildren, granddaughter Jordan born in 2011 and granddaughter Chloe born in 2014. Stahl’s daughter, Taylor is the mother of her grandchildren. Furthermore, she has also authored the book, Becoming Grandma: The Joys and Science of the New Grandparenting.
Lesley Stahl 60 Minutes
Since 1991, Stahl has reported for CBS’s 60 Minutes, in September 2019, she started her 30th season at 60 Minutes. 60 Minutes is an American television newsmagazine broadcast. Her previous experience at 60 Minutes cast three interviews with Donald J. Trump. The first when he was a Republican candidate in 2016, the second was his first televised sit-down as President. The third was on October 20, 2020, during the United States presidential election campaign. Trump ended the interview and complained about it on Twitter. On October 22, he released the full interview on Facebook, ahead of its scheduled official release on 60 Minutes on October 25.
Journalist
She is a journalist who started her broadcasting career on Boston’s WHDH-TV. Stahl made a name for herself with her coverage of the Watergate scandal. From there, she served as a White House Correspondent for CBS and remained the primary correspondent. In addition to her work as a correspondent, Stahl was also a moderator on “Face the Nation” from 1983 to 1991. She worked as the anchor of “American Tonight”. Additionally, Stahl was the host of “48 Hours” from 2002 to 2004. She is mostly known as a correspondent for “60 Minutes”, where Stahl has appeared on the show since 1991.
1972
Lesley joined CBS in 1971 as a reporter. As a newbie, she was sent to cover the 1972 Watergate Complex to cover the arrest of some men who had broken into one of the buildings in the complex. She was the only Tv reporter covering the early court appearances. Furthermore, she was able to identify the five and asked the cameraman to get pictures of the burglars. Therefore, CBS was the only network to get pictures of the burglars. Thus, Stahl was a hero at the bureau.
Haircut
She has blonde hair. Stahl wears a layered bob style haircut with a full bang right above her eyes.
Weight Loss
In January 2023, Stahl reported on how obesity is misunderstood as a disease and the struggle of getting new weight loss drugs to people who are in need of them. However, Stahl has not disclosed whether she has ever embarked on a weight loss journey.
Eye
She has blue colored eyes. However, in 2021, Stahl had a distracting bright pink left eye while interviewing Nancy Pelosi which had the Internet Talking. Furthermore, in an interview with MTG in April 2023, Stahl did an eye roll.
Young
She was born to a Jewish family in the Boston suburb of Lynn, Massachusetts, and grew up in Swampscott, Massachusetts. Stahl’s parents are Dorothy J. (née Tishler) and Louis E. Stahl, a food company executive.
Becoming Grandma
On April 4, 2017, Stahl released a book titled Becoming Grandma. In this book she shares stories about her own life with granddaughters Jordan and Chloe, about how her relationship with her daughter, Taylor, has transformed, and about how being a grandfather has affected her spouse, Aaron.
Books
– Becoming Grandma (2016).
– Reporting Live (1999).
Marcel the Shell
In July 2022 Stahl talked about appearing in ‘Marcel the Shell’ movie with Jenny Slate. She appeared in a scene from A24’s ‘Marcel the Shell,’ a movie that also showcases ’60 Minutes’ and producer Shari Finkelstein. Courtesy of A24.
Height
Stahl is a woman of average stature who stands at a height of 5 ft 5 in (approx. 1.65 m).
Salary
As an anchor and host for CBS, Stahl’s salary is $200,000 annually.
Net Worth
She has worked as a journalist and reporter for five decades. Stahl’s net worth is $40 million.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Old Is Lesley Stahl?
Stahl is an 82-year-old who was born on December 16, 1941, in Lynn, Massachusetts, in the United States.
How Old Is Lesley Stahl From 60 Minutes?
60 Minutes correspondent Stahl is 82 years old. She was born on December 16, 1941, in Lynn, Massachusetts, United States.
Who Is Lesley Stahl’s Daughter?
Stahl’s daughter is Taylor Stahl Latham born in September 1977. Furthermore, she shared her daughter with her late husband Aaron Latham.
Who Is Lesley Stahl’s Husband?
Stahl was married to her late husband Aaron Latham from February 1977 until his death in July 2022.
How Old Is Lesley Stahl’s Husband?
Stahl’s late husband Aaron Latham was 78 years old when he died on July 23, 2022, in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Where Does Lesley Stahl Live?
Stahl resides in New York City, United States.
Is Lesley Stahl Sick?
During the May 3, 2020, broadcast of 60 Minutes, she disclosed that she had been hospitalized with COVID-19. Stahl has since recovered.
How Tall Is Lesley Stahl?
Stahl is 5 ft 5 in (approx. 1.65 m) tall.
Is Lesley Stahl Married?
Stahl was married to author Aaron Latham who died in July 2022 because of complications from Parkinson’s disease.
Social Media Account
Twitter – @LesleyRStahl
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