Lara Spencer Biography

Fast Facts

• As a nationally ranked competitive diver, she received an athletic scholarship to Pennsylvania State University, where she received her degree in broadcast journalism
• Started out in the NBC Page Program and got her first job as a reporter at WDEF-TV in Chattanooga, Tenn
• Creator and executive producer of NBC's game show "It's Worth What?" as well as two HGTV shows based on her passion for interior design
• Was the primary host of "The Insider" for four years, until she left in 2010 and returned to "Good Morning America" as the lifestyle anchor
• Her wedding with David Haffenreffer in 2000 was featured in Martha Stewart's Weddings magazine and in a segment on the "Martha's Wedding" DVD set
• Her position as hostess of "Antiques Roadshow" stemmed from her passion and hobby to turn yard-sale finds into conservative-piece treasures
• Was named All American Athlete in 1991, her senior year at college