Lesley Rene Stahl is a television journalist from the United States. She began her career as a producer at CBS News in 1971 and has been working for CBS 60 minutes since 1991. Starr is known for his investigative journalism and award-winning coverage of international affairs.
Leslie was the first woman to serve as a White House correspondent for CBS News during the administrations of Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, and George H. W. Bush. Her reporting frequently appeared on the CBS Evening News and other CBS News programs.
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- Full name: Lesley Rene Stahl
- Date of Birth: December 16, 1941
- Age: 83
- Gender: Female
- Birthplace: Lynn, Massachusetts, USA
- Country: United States
- Occupation: Journalist
- Height: 5 feet 6 inches (1.68 meters)
- Parents: Dorothy J. Tishler (née Jellinek) and Louis E. Stahl
- Siblings: Jeffrey Starr
- Spouse: Aaron Latham (married 1977)
- Children: Tyler Starr Latham, Jamie Starr Latham
- Marital status: Married
- Net worth: $20 million
Early life and education
Leslie Renée Starr, 83, was born on Dec. 16, 1941, in Lynn, Massachusetts. She was the daughter of Dorothy J. Tishler and Louis E. Starr. Growing up with her brother, Jeffrey, Starr developed an interest in current events and storytelling at an early age.
Her father, Louis E. Starr, was a food company executive. She graduated cum laude from Wheaton College in Massachusetts, where she majored in history.
personal life
In her personal life, Leslie Stahl has found happiness and fulfillment with her husband, Aaron Latham. The couple met through mutual friends and quickly developed a deep connection based on shared values and interests.
As time went on, their love grew stronger and they were married in 1977. They have experienced life’s challenges and joys together, living a life filled with love, laughter and wonderful memories.
Starr and Latham are the proud parents of two daughters, Taylor Starr Latham and Jamie Starr Latham. As dedicated parents, they prioritize the well-being of their family and support their daughters in pursuing their passions and ambitions. However, Leslie’s life took a dramatic turn when her beloved husband passed away in 2022 from complications from COVID-19.
Profession
During her 50-year journalism career, Starr covered major events in American history, such as the 1972 Watergate scandal, President Nixon’s 1974 impeachment hearings, the 1981 assassination attempt on President Reagan, and the 1991 Gulf War.
She also covered the U.S.-Russia summit, the economic summits of the industrialized nations, the national political conventions, and election night.
Additionally, she investigated enhanced interrogation techniques against al-Qaeda during the Iraq War, Saddam Hussein’s brutality against Iraqi children, practices at Guantánamo Bay, and tensions in the Middle East and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Starr began her television broadcasting career at Boston’s original Channel 5, WHDH-TV, and joined CBS News in 1971. She attributes her inclusion of women in the FCC’s affirmative action mandate. Starr was a mentor to CBS News producer Susan Zielinski.
In addition, from 2002 to 2004, she hosted 48 Hour InvestigationIn 2002, Al Gore first announced 60 minutes He will not run for president again in 2004.
When Katie Couric was hired, CBS News asked Starr to reduce her salary by $500,000 to match Couric’s salary, bringing her income down to $1.8 million.
In 2007, Starr gained attention for his interview with then-French President Nicolas Sarkozy 60 minutes Sarkozy abruptly ended the interview and left, calling it “stupidity” and a “big mistake.” Sarkozy criticized Starr for asking about his wife, Cecilia, and the two announced their divorce two weeks after the interview.
In 2008, she became one of the founding members of wowOwow.com, a website for women over 40 discussing culture, politics and gossip, which was later merged into PureWow in 2010.
In 2014, she served as Years of dangerous livinga documentary series about climate change. Her second book, Becoming a Grandma: The Joys and Science of New Grandparents” was published in 2016 and details her experiences with her grandchildren.
During the 2020 U.S. presidential campaign, Starr interviewed President Trump about 60 minutes October 20, 2020.
Trump cut the interview short and expressed his displeasure on Twitter. On October 22, Trump posted the full interview on Facebook, ahead of its original scheduled release date of January 23, 2020. 60 minutes October 25th.
Awards
- 14 Emmy Awards
- Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Award
- Edward R. Murrow Award
- Paul White Award from the Broadcast Television Digital News Association
- Fred Friedney First Amendment Award
- George Polk Award
net worth
Lesley Stahl’s net worth is estimated to be $20 million. Her success in journalism and her lasting influence in the field of broadcast journalism have contributed significantly to her wealth.
dispute
In May 2021, Starr 60 minutes The show, a special about transgender health care, aired amid a wave of legislation in states across the country restricting care for transgender people.
social media
- Instagram: @lesleystahlofficial
- Twitter: @LesleyRStahl
Filmography
- 60 minutes
- primary color
- fracture
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