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GMA Veteran Lara Spencer Recounts Covering 9/11 Attacks While Pregnant
9 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Lara Spencer was covering a fashion show for GMA when 9/11 attacks began
- She shifted gears to inform the country at a "pivotal moment"
- Spencer was 6 months pregnant at the time of the tragic events
In November 2025, veteran GMA correspondent Lara Spencer, now 56 years old, reflected on her experience covering the 9/11 terror attacks 24 years earlier. At the time, Spencer was 6 months pregnant and reporting on a New York Fashion Week show for GMA when the tragic events unfolded.
Spencer recalls how she and her GMA team quickly shifted gears to inform the country about the 9/11 attacks, a "pivotal moment" she describes as "a lot." Despite being pregnant, Spencer stepped up to provide crucial coverage during this crisis, demonstrating the show's ability to come together and shine in times of breaking news.
Now a mother of two, Spencer has been with GMA for 20 years and has experienced many memorable moments on the show. However, the 9/11 coverage stands out as a defining moment in her career, as she played a vital role in keeping the public informed during a national tragedy.
