David Muir is 51, but you wouldn’t guess it by looking at him. The ABC World News Tonight anchor has been running the show since 2014, and with over a decade at the helm, he’s easily one of the most-watched newsmen in the country.
He’s covered some of the biggest global moments, from presidential elections to the killing of Osama bin Laden. But while he’s always front and center on screen, there’s one thing he’s never brought into the spotlight: his love life.
And let’s be honest—Muir isn’t just a serious journalist. He’s also got that classic TV heartthrob energy. The sharp suits, the smooth voice, the always-perfect hair? It’s a full package. Still, when it comes to romance, he’s basically a ghost. No wife. No official partner. Not even a “seen-holding-hands-with” moment caught by paparazzi.
Major media outlets have tried to crack the case, but Muir’s kept things airtight. He knows how to deliver breaking news and keep his personal life locked down at the same time—and that’s no easy feat in his world.
But here’s the thing: his fans aren’t complaining. Whether he’s posting photos from his reporting trips or casually showing his dog Axel, his comment sections are always full of love.
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So what’s really going on behind the scenes? Is there a secret wife? A hidden partner? Or is he just happily single and too busy flying around the world to worry about relationships?
Let’s get into everything we do know—plus a few names that have sparked rumors along the way.
Why David Muir Still Doesn’t Have a Wife?
At this point, it’s one of the biggest unanswered questions about David Muir—why isn’t he married? But here’s the truth: he’s never explained it, and he probably never will.
Fans have speculated for years, but Muir has kept that part of his life completely off the record. What he has said, though, paints a picture of someone who’s perfectly content on his own.
Despite being one of the most recognizable faces in news—and even landing a spot on TIME’s 100 Most Influential People—Muir finds real peace far away from the cameras—soaking in the rain at his family’s lake house, watching a beaver with his dog, and breathing in the air that still smells like his childhood.
“I spent more time at nightfall standing on the dock with the dog who was waiting for a glimpse of this beaver coming out of the boathouse than I did doing anything else,” he told People.
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That’s the vibe. Simple, grounded, private.
Did Muir Really Date Kate Dries? She Called Him Her ‘Monster’ Boyfriend
One of the strangest clues about Muir’s dating life came from Kate Dries, a deputy editor at Jezebel, who casually referred to him as her boyfriend in a blog post.
“This is as hard for me to write as it is for you to read,” she began, “but I’ve just learned—in a public forum, no less—that my boyfriend, ABC News anchor David Muir, is a, quote unquote, monster.”
The post continued with details that felt oddly specific. She said they hit it off right away, sharing how Muir told her on their first date, “I thought Peter Jennings was the James Bond of evening news.” Dries tried to stay cool, writing, “Little did he know Peter was my first love. and I didn’t want to make David feel uncomfortable”
From there, she claimed Muir quickly replaced Jennings in her heart—and even mentioned a trip to Rome together, where he interviewed the late Pope Francis.
Whether she was serious or just having fun with the audience is still unclear. But Muir never responded to the post, and fans have been left guessing ever since
And while we’re on the topic of rumors, let’s talk about that one search that refuses to go away. You know, “David and Rebecca Muir’s wedding”? Yeah, no. Rebecca is his sister. He’s close with her and clearly loves being an uncle to her kids, but he doesn’t have children of his own, and there’s no hidden marriage in the picture.
