Ann Curry Reflects on Career After Leaving NBC News

New York, NY — Ann Curry, once a staple of NBC‘s Today show, reflected on her career after leaving the network in 2015. Curry, 68, served as the news anchor from 1997 to 2011, later becoming co-anchor until her departure in 2012.

Her exit stirred significant media discussion, but Curry chose not to address it publicly until years later. In 2018, she shared, “During those darkest days, one by one, these wonderful women reached out. They took me to lunch, one by one. Meredith wanted dinner. Oprah called. They all gave me words of wisdom and comfort.”

Since leaving Today, Curry has focused on original reporting. She left NBC News in January 2015 to launch a media startup backed by NBCUniversal. She expressed her ambition in her announcement, stating, “In today’s world of fragmented media, this is the time to seize the opportunity to improve the way we distribute and even tell stories.”

A source praised her dedication, saying, “She was nominated for five Emmys and did segments on climate change, the Central African Republic, and interviewed leaders like the President of Iran. This new venture is a great use of Ann’s talents.”

Curry returned to television in 2018 with the PBS docuseries We’ll Meet Again, highlighting dramatic reunions. Although she has been less active on social media, her followers continue to show support. One fan stated, “Miss you on TV being one of the few soft-spoken, classy, caring kind-hearted voices.”

In recent months, Curry has continued exploring the world. At the end of 2024, she traveled to Antarctica, documenting changes in icebergs due to climate change. She wrote, “It is summer in Antarctica, but the science remains overwhelming, that humans are causing the melt to accelerate. That means we can slow it down.”

Curry’s journey reflects the impact of journalism and the importance of storytelling in today’s world, resonating with many who miss her presence on screen.