Popular news anchor Connie Chung has been in the news herself recently with the release of her book Connie: A Memoir. While she made a name for herself in the world of media, fans want to know about the people by her side in her successful career. So, who is Connie Chung’s husband and what is their relationship history?
Here is everything fans need to know about Chung’s husband, his career, and their marriage.
Who is Connie Chung’s husband?
Connie Chung is married to Maury Povich.
Povich is a former television host who is a popular name in the media and entertainment industry. He started his career as a radio reporter at WWDC and went on to become the host of Panorma, a daytime Washington DC talk show. However, the 85-year-old is most well-known for being the host of his own successful talk show, Maury.
Does Connie Chung and Maury Povich have kids together?
Connie Chung and Maury Povich are parents to three kids.
In 1995, Connie Chung and Povich adopted a son named Matthew Jay Povich. They are also parents to two daughters Susan and Amy from Povich’s previous marriage with Phyllis Minkoff.
Connie Chung and Maury Povich’s relationship history
Speaking to People, Connie Chung recalled her first meeting with Povich. She shared how in 1969 she was working as a copy girl at a small TV station in Washington, DC while Povich was a big star. She explained that she found Povich unfriendly while working with him and, after two years, Chung left the workplace to start her own career.
However, later, the two began dating and maintained a long-distance relationship for seven years before tying the knot in 1984. In her recent interview with US Weekly, Connie Chung opened up on her love story with Povich. She stated:
”I kind of knew he was gonna be The One, but I wasn’t going there and he wasn’t going there. We were both single and enjoying our freedom. When I was ready to get tied down, he wasn’t ready. When he was ready to get tied down, I wasn’t ready. It went back and forth, and we slow-walked this relationship for a long time.”
After Chung moved back to NY in 1984, the two finally decided to start their life together. After their wedding, Connie Chung and Maury Povich have been inseparable, signifying their status as a power couple.
