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Meredith Vieira

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Key facts

Born December 30, 1953, in Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.[2]
Occupation Broadcast journalist and television host[1]
Known for The View, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, Today[2]
Education Tufts University (B.A.)[2]

Meredith Vieira is an American broadcast journalist and television host, best known for moderating The View, hosting Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, and co-hosting Today.

Context

Meredith Vieira is an American television journalist and personality. She first gained prominence as the original moderator of The View (1997–2006) [2]. She then hosted Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (2002–2013) and co-hosted Today (2006–2011) [2]. Her career spans from 1975 to the present, with roles including contributor to Dateline NBC and Rock Center with Brian Williams [2]. She also hosted The Meredith Vieira Show (2014–2016) and 25 Words or Less as of 2019 [2]. Vieira has been recognized as a 14-time Emmy Award-winning host and executive producer [3]. She is a graduate of Tufts University [2].

Documented claims

  • Meredith Vieira was the original moderator of The View from 1997 to 2006. [2]
  • She hosted Who Wants to Be a Millionaire from 2002 to 2013. [2]
  • She co-hosted Today from 2006 to 2011. [2]

Questions and answers

What has happened to Meredith Vieira?

Meredith Vieira continues to work in television, hosting 25 Words or Less as of 2019 [2].

What nationality is Meredith Vieira?

She is American, born in Providence, Rhode Island [2].

Why doesn't Meredith Vieira wear a wedding ring?

The sources do not address why she does not wear a wedding ring.

Sources

  1. Meredith Vieira | Biography, TV Shows, & Facts — britannica.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Meredith Vieira Remade Her Career Midway Through | Bostonia — bu.edu (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Meredith Vieira Speaking Engagements, Schedule, & Fee — wsb.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People