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Are Maury Povich and Connie Chung still married?

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John Thompson

Published Apr 06, 2026

According to the source, Povich — who's hosted his TV show since 1991 — revealed that he was afraid to commit to Chung when his 17-year marriage to first wife Phyllis Minkoff hit the skids in 1979. Today Povich — who turns 80 in January — and 72-year-old Emmy-winning newswoman Connie remain happily married.

Hereof, did Connie Chung leave her husband?

A "very shocked and extremely disappointed" Chung stepped away from television for some time, staying at home to raise her son. In 2006, she returned to TV with her husband on a Saturday morning show called Weekends With Maury & Connie.

Likewise, who is Maury Povich ex wife? Phyllis Minkoff 1962 – 1979

Similarly, you may ask, is Connie Chung still working?

Connie Chung's decades-long marriage is still going strong In 2018, Connie Chung and her husband, Maury Povich, appeared on Megyn Kelly TODAY. Kelly asked how the two have managed to stay together after more than 30 years, and the couple bantered back and forth. "Well we never do anything together," joked Chung.

How long has Connie Chung been married?

Connie Chung
Occupation News presenter, reporter, journalist
Years active 1972–2006
Spouse(s) Maury Povich ( m. 1984)
Children 1

Related Question Answers

What does Connie Chung do for a living?

Actor Journalist Newsreader Television producer

What happened to Connie on the talk?

Julie Chen leaving CBS' 'The Talk' after her CEO husband Leslie Moonves' firing. She was also absent from "The Talk" Monday, fueling rumors of her departure. Moonves, 68, was ousted after six women leveled new accusations of sexual misconduct and intimidation in The New Yorker, joining six others made in July.

How old is Connie Chung now?

73 years (August 20, 1946)

Who did Maury Povich marry?

Connie Chung m. 1984 Phyllis Minkoff m. 1962–1979

What did Connie Chung say?

Chung: "Why don't you just whisper it to me, just between you and me." Mom Gingrich: (In a loud whisper) "She's a bitch. About the only thing he ever said about her."

What nationality is Connie Chung?

American

Who was Julie Chen married to?

Les Moonves m. 2004

What happened with Julie Chen's husband?

On September 18, 2018, Chen announced in a prerecorded tape that she would not be returning to The Talk because she needed "to spend more time at home with [her] husband", after a number of sexual assault allegations surfaced against her husband Les Moonves.

What is Connie short for?

Connie is a given name. It is often a pet form (hypocorism) of Constance, Cornelius or Cornelia.

Is Maury Povich married to?

Connie Chung m. 1984 Phyllis Minkoff m. 1962–1979

How old is Maury?

81 years (January 17, 1939)

Who is Connie Chung married to?

Maury Povich m. 1984

How long has Maury been on TV?

Maury (originally known as The Maury Povich Show) is a syndicated American tabloid talk show hosted by Maury Povich. When the series first aired in 1991, the show was called The Maury Povich Show and was produced by MoPo Productions Inc. in association with Paramount Domestic Television.

Did Maury Povich retire?

Before that Maury Povich had a long career in journalism. His father worked for the Washington Post, and that inspired him to become a news anchor throughout the '80s. Now, as he nears 80 years of age, the 21st season of "Maury" has started, and the host has no plans of retiring.

Is Maury Povich related to Andrew Povich?

Povich moved on to be a producer for The Maury Povich Show, where she met her husband, Andrew, who is Maury Povich's nephew.

Who is Maury Povich son?

Matthew Jay Povich

Where did Connie Chung go to college?

University of Maryland 1969 University of Maryland

Is Julie Chen still hosting Big Brother?

The long-running reality show will return in summer 2020. CBS has renewed the long-running unscripted staple Big Brother for a 22nd season, and Julie Chen Moonves will return as host.

When did Julie Chen get married?

December 23, 2004 (Les Moonves)