At a Glance
- Tony Dokoupil and Katy Tur met in the MSNBC makeup room in August 2015
- They eloped in Utah on October 27, 2017, keeping the ceremony private
- The couple now has two children together: son Teddy (born April 13, 2019) and daughter Eloise (born May 13, 2021)
- Why it matters: Their relationship shows how two high-profile journalists navigate marriage, parenting, and demanding careers in competitive news environments
From a simple coffee invitation to anchoring national newscasts, Tony Dokoupil and Katy Tur have built both a family and a partnership that spans major networks.
The First Move
Tur took the initiative in August 2015, emailing Dokoupil: “Do you want to get a coffee, or Fanta, or frozen daiquiri sometime?” Dokoupil waited four hours to reply-not wanting to seem overeager-but quickly agreed to the daiquiri option.
Two years later, they quietly eloped in Utah, continuing a family tradition for Tur. She announced the news three days later on X with a photo of them in wedding attire.
Growing Family
The couple’s first child, Theodore “Teddy” Dokoupil, arrived on April 13, 2019. Daughter Eloise Judy Bear Dokoupil followed on May 13, 2021.
Dokoupil also has two children from his previous marriage to Danielle Haas; they live with their mother in Israel.
Pandemic Pivot
During COVID-19 lockdowns, the pair transformed their NYC basement into a dual newsroom. They anchored CBS and MSNBC broadcasts side-by-side, often acting as each other’s production assistants. The upside: both were present when 1-year-old Teddy took his first steps.
Career Milestones
On December 10, 2025, Dokoupil was named anchor of CBS Evening News. Tur celebrated on-air:
> “10 years ago, I met a guy who lived in a studio apartment filled with cockroaches, and I fell in love with him. Bought the stock low back then. Today, his stock hit a new high. I am so, so proud of my husband.”
She later joked on Instagram about finally getting help with breakfast duty and daily pancakes.
Key Takeaways
- A casual email from Tur in 2015 sparked a decade-long partnership
- The couple eloped in 2017, honoring Tur’s family tradition
- They now balance two young children and high-profile anchoring roles
- Despite competing networks, they consistently champion each other publicly
- Dokoupil’s 2025 promotion to CBS Evening News marks a new chapter for the family
From makeup-room meeting to primetime anchor desks, Dokoupil and Tur continue to combine career ambition with family life-one shared broadcast at a time.
