Elizabeth Vargas

Elizabeth Vargas is an Emmy Award-winning American television journalist renowned for her extensive career in broadcast journalism. Born on September 6, 1962, in Paterson, New Jersey, she graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from the University of Missouri in 1984. Vargas began her career at NBC News, contributing to programs like Dateline NBC and Today. In 1996, she joined ABC News, where she became the co-anchor of 20/20 and later served as the co-anchor of World News Tonight. Her tenure at ABC was marked by her coverage of significant events, including the 9/11 attacks and the death of President Ronald Reagan .

Beyond her work at ABC, Vargas has held prominent positions in the media industry. In 2018, she transitioned to A&E Networks, serving as the lead investigative reporter and documentary anchor for the A&E Investigates series. She also hosted the revival of America’s Most Wanted on Fox in 2021 and anchored NewsNation Prime during 2022 .

Vargas is also the author of the memoir Between Breaths: A Memoir of Panic and Addiction, where she candidly discusses her struggles with anxiety and alcoholism. One of her notable quotes from the book is: “When fear is your default state of mind, you try very hard to control everything. It is a futile battle that can leave you exhausted, and desperate for relief” . Another insightful reflection from Vargas is: “You cannot turn your brain off or stop your thoughts, but you can try while meditating not to become too invested in them” . These quotes highlight her journey toward self-awareness and the importance of mental health.GoodreadsBrainyQuote+1BrainyQuote+1