Matt Lauer made a rare public appearance during a recent dinner outing in Sag Harbor, New York, showcasing a dramatically different look that has social media users expressing shock at his transformation from the polished television personality viewers once knew.
The former “Today” show anchor was photographed by celebrity photographer Danny Ordonez, who shared the image on Instagram, describing the 67-year-old as looking “calm and relaxed.” However, it was Lauer’s striking appearance change that captured widespread attention online.
Complete Style Transformation from TV Days
The man who once appeared on television in perfectly tailored suits and meticulously groomed hair was photographed sporting a completely bald head, wearing a black-and-white patterned shirt, white skinny jeans, and white sneakers. The casual ensemble is a stark departure from his former professional image.
Social media reactions were immediate and unfiltered. “Omg. Would never recognize him,” one user commented, echoing the sentiments of many longtime viewers who remembered Lauer from his 21-year run on NBC’s “Today” show.
Another user noted, “He looks awful! So aged!” Others simply observed how much he had changed, with one remarking, “Time has not been kind to Matt Lauer.”
During his broadcasting career, Lauer maintained an impeccable professional appearance that became part of his television brand. He always chose crisp white or light blue dress shirts and had them pressed and fitted perfectly. His suits were also invariably tailored in conservative shades like navy, charcoal, or gray.
The silk ties he selected featured subtle patterns such as stripes, dots, or geometric designs that complemented his overall aesthetic. He always kept his salt-and-pepper hair perfectly groomed, cutting it short and styling it carefully to show his attention to detail.
Life Away from the Spotlight
The difference between Lauer’s carefully maintained television look and his current appearance shows his complete step away from the spotlight that once required such careful attention to image. The change suggests a more casual, perhaps more authentic version of himself that doesn’t need the daily grooming routines that defined his television career.
Lauer’s fall from prominence began in November 2017 when NBC News terminated his employment over allegations of “inappropriate sexual behavior in the workplace.” The network announced his firing in a memo to staff, explaining they had received a detailed complaint from a colleague and had “reason to believe this may not have been an isolated incident.”
The morning NBC announced his termination, co-hosts Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb delivered the news live on air. Visibly shaken, Guthrie addressed the difficult situation: “How do you reconcile your love for someone with the revelation that they have behaved badly? I don’t know the answer to that,” she said, according to Parade.
Since his firing, Lauer has maintained a low profile and avoided public appearances. According to People, sources reveal that he now lives a quieter life, maintaining relationships with his three children and girlfriend Shamin Abas, whom he began dating in 2019. He sold his Hamptons home last year, choosing to spend more time at his New Zealand farm property.
Recently, former CNN anchor Don Lemon suggested during a podcast interview that the public might welcome Lauer’s return to television, noting that when they’re out together, “everybody loves Matt and everybody flocks to Matt.” However, whether Lauer has any interest in returning to the spotlight remains unclear.
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