From Blind Dates to Bitter Ends: The Rollercoaster of Matt Lauer and Annette Roque's Marriage

The marriage of Matt Lauer and Annette Roque is a dramatic tale, one that took numerous twists before arriving at a not-so-happy ending. Just months shy of their 20th anniversary, Lauer’s career and family life imploded with allegations of sexual misconduct that led him to leave his role at NBC’s Today show. While the scandal shocked many, it’s hard to ignore the fact that their relationship had already weathered storms, including a divorce filing while Roque was expecting their third child.

Their early years were marked by bliss, with Lauer and Roque meeting on a blind date that blossomed into a wedding in 1998. However, as time passed, their once fairy-tale romance turned into a minefield of challenges, especially during the #MeToo movement. From Roque’s filing for divorce to reconciliation attempts, to Lauer’s eventual separation after the scandal, the story is as tangled as a pair of earphones at the bottom of a bag.

Today, they appear to be navigating co-parenting with a surprising amount of grace, even striking a divorce settlement worth around $25 million. It seems like their story is a reminder that not all relationships end with “happily ever after,” but there are still ways to share a semblance of respect and partnership, particularly when kids are involved. After all, nothing says “we’ll always be there” like sharing a ride on the rollercoaster of life, even when the track has a few unexpected drops along the way.