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Tom Llamas Debuts as NBC Nightly News Anchor and Managing Editor

Supported by his wife’s editorial expertise, he promises to honor family routines in his new position.

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Overview

  • On June 2, Tom Llamas succeeded Lester Holt as anchor and managing editor of NBC Nightly News, transitioning from his role at NBC News Now.
  • Llamas credits his wife Jennifer—who rose from an MSNBC production assistant to a NewsNation executive producer—as his “best editor” for work advice.
  • The couple met at Loyola University New Orleans, married in 2006, and share three children: Malena (12), Juliette (9) and Tomas (7).
  • Since moving to upstate New York in 2022, the family preserves their bond through weekly Sunday dinners and packed weekend activities.
  • Llamas regularly showcases his children’s milestones on social media, celebrating Malena’s writing accolades, Juliette’s gymnastics wins and Tomas’s baseball passion.