Former ‘Today’ Show Anchor Katie Couric, 67, Becomes First-Time Grandma — Details

Television personality Katie Couric shared intimate snapshots in her recent Instagram post, along with the revelation of her first grandchild’s name and its tribute to their older family members.

Katie Couric, the renowned journalist and “Today” host, has stepped into a new role that is arguably one of the most fulfilling in life: a grandmother. Couric took to Instagram to share the delightful news, unveiling a series of heartwarming pictures that captured this joyous occasion.

The first photo featured Couric’s daughter, Ellie Monahan, and her husband, Mark Dobrosky, radiating happiness in the hospital room. Monahan, with a glow of new motherhood, cradled her newborn son in her arms while resting on the hospital bed.

Another picture in the carousel showed Couric’s grandson snugly swaddled in a traditional white blanket adorned with blue and pink stripes. The series culminated with a playful image of Couric herself, holding her grandson and mirroring his surprised expression.

Couric shared in her caption that the new parents welcomed their son, John Albert Dobrosky, into the world on March 23, 2024, at 8:23 in the morning. They lovingly nicknamed their newborn Jay, a tribute to his maternal grandfather.

Couric revealed, “Albert is after Mark’s paternal grandfather. Mom and Dad (Ellie and Mark) are over the moon (it was a full moon) I am thrilled to have my first grandchild, […] We feel so blessed.”