George Stephanopoulos | George Stephanopoulos and Elliott Anastasia | Source: Getty Images | Instagram/gstephanopoulos
- "Good Morning America" (GMA) anchor George Stephanopoulos and wife Alexandra Wentworth's daughter, Elliott Anastasia, battled scoliosis and underwent surgery.
- Despite challenges, she stunned at prom, graduated high school, and is now a chic 21-year-old.
- George and Alexandra's two daughters have gone to college, marking the couple's transition to empty-nesters.
George Stephanopoulos at Pete's Tavern in New York City on December 7, 2023. | Source: Getty Images
George Stephanopoulos has been married to Alexandra Wentworth since 2001. The couple is blessed with two daughters, Elliott Anastasia, born on September 9, 2002, and Harper Andrea, born on June 2, 2005.
Ali Wentworth and George Stephanopoulos at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner in Washington, DC, on May 9, 2009. | Source: Getty Images
Alexandra and George first crossed paths on April 6, 2001. They met on a blind date arranged by Holly Peterson. Peterson, a longtime friend of Alexandra since nursery school, orchestrated the meeting to encourage Alexandra to move back East from Los Angeles.
During their first date, George recalled that they were on autopilot for the first 15 minutes. However, about 15 minutes into their date, Alexandra leaned in and said something to him, instantly taking them to another place, a different universe.
Once the pair's conversation hit off, George forgot to eat his lunch. The media personality also knew within two hours of their date that he would never dare risk losing Alexandra. "We went from strangers to friends to being in love in days," said George.
George and Alexandra Wentworth married on November 20, 2001, at the Greek Orthodox Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New York City. The "Good Morning America" (GMA) anchor is now a proud dad of two. On January 29, 2020, he shared a gorgeous picture of his daughters, captioning it, "Nothing better than being a #girldad."
In 2016, Alexandra revealed how George was fairing in a house full of girls. She said their daughters keep the anchor humble. "For some reason, he gets beat up constantly. He is always wrong. He is an idiot. He is a loser, but in a loving way," she confessed.
George could win a Peabody award, but his daughters would still clown him for his attire, nerdiness, and not attending his prom because he had chess club.
Elliott Anastasia | Source: Instagram/therealaliwentworth/
However, the couple is always a united front regarding their kids. When Elliott Anastasia, a Political Science student at Brown University, was about to undergo surgery as a teenager, Alexandra and George became a solid couple to help her get through the challenging period.
Harper Andrea and Elliott Anastasia | Source: Instagram/therealaliwentworth/
Elliott Anastasia | Source: Instagram/therealaliwentworth/
Elliott Anastasia | Source: Instagram/therealaliwentworth/
Alexandra's first-born daughter has scoliosis, so she wears braces each day. On National Scoliosis Month in June 2017, the anchor shared cute pictures of Elliott, writing, "So proud of my daughter Elliott. Wearing brace every day."
Elliott Anastasia | Source: Twitter/GStephanopoulos
A proud George also posed with his daughter when she went to prom in June 2021. Before prom night, Alexandra revealed on air that she told Elliott that her dress had to be under $100. The two went shopping in various department stores to find the perfect dress. Elliott was also going to have a makeup person.
As George didn't attend prom, and Alexandra, being in an all-girls high school, had no prom experience, Elliott's prom marked a significant milestone as the first in the family. "It's a big deal," said Alexandra.
Harper, Ali Wentworth, Elliott, and George Stephanopoulos at the "Nightcap" premiere party in New York City on November 15, 2016. | Source: Getty Images
Elliott looked stunning in a sleeveless black dress with a thigh-high slit and a deep-V cut. Her hair was laid back with a few messy wisps in front, and she styled her look with silver heels. She opted for red lips and complimented her look with a corsage.
When Alexandra shared the picture on her Instagram, some fans said Elliott looked "so so CHIC" and was a "beautiful girl!" More fans pointed out how stunning the teenager was, with others stating, "Simply gorgeous!"
When Elliott graduated from high school in May 2021, Alexandra celebrated her on Instagram by sharing a beautiful photo of her daughter in a blue gown. She also wrote, "Biggest triumph is I made a human smarter, more empathetic, more enlightened, more insightful, and not to mention more beautiful inside and out...congratulations Elliott Stephanopoulos."
Alexandra commended Elliott for graduating high school. She congratulated all those who graduated with her daughter and said her daughter and the class of 2021 were about to conquer the world.
Alexandra Wentworth, Elliott Anastasia, and George Stephanopoulos | Instagram/therealaliwentworth/
Elliott pursued further studies as, on September 2, 2021, her mom shared a picture of herself eating a burger in a car. She wrote, "I just dropped my eldest daughter at college. A milestone, Very emotional."
Elliott Anastasia and Alexandra Wentworth | Source: Instagram/therealaliwentworth/
Harper Andrea also left for college in August 2023. Alexandra wasn't ready to let go of her youngest daughter as much as Harper was prepared to leave home. She noted that she would miss doing various things now that her girls had all left home, including cuddling to their familiar scent.
George Stephanopoulos and Elliott Anastasia | Source: Instagram/therealaliwentworth/
George Stephanopoulos and Alexandra Wentworth | Source: Instagram/therealaliwentworth/
Elliott Anastasia, Harper Andrea, and George Stephanopoulos | Source: Instagram/therealaliwentworth/
Elliott Anastasia | Source: Instagram/therealaliwentworth/
An emotional Alexandra added, "I know our daughter will thrive. But man, it's brutal on the parents. If you feel inclined- please send me baked goods. I'll be under my covers." She shared these words alongside a picture of her and George holding hands as they walked. The pair are now empty-nesters.
Elliott Anastasia and a friend | Source: Instagram/therealaliwentworth/
Elliott Anastasia | Source: Instagram/therealaliwentworth/
Elliott Anastasia | Source: Instagram/therealaliwentworth/
Elliott Anastasia | Source: Instagram/therealaliwentworth/
Alexandra and George's girls are now all grown. Their mom admitted that they grew up so fast. She shared that when Elliott was born, she was so sleep-deprived and in pain from regular breastfeeding that she didn't believe people who said her child would grow up fast.
Now, Elliott is in her early 20s, turning 21 on September 9, 2023. On her 21st birthday, her mom shared a magnificent photo of a grown Elliott and jotted down, "I love this incredible, fearless, brilliant, beautiful woman. And I wish I could stick her back in the stroller for just one more day."
Alexandra and George Stephanopoulos's daughters are gorgeous in their adulthood. The parents, who quickly connected when they first met, have raised successful and brilliant girls. The two are also still married, enjoying their love and life together.
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