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United States Elizabeth Vargas, an Emmy Award-winning journalist, has carved a distinguished career spanning major news networks, leveraging her extensive experience to lead investigative journalism and impactful programming for brands like A&E and Fox.
Elizabeth Vargas signed a production deal to host shows under the new A&E Investigates banner, becoming its face and lead investigative reporter/documentary anchor.
Elizabeth Vargas was announced as the host for the 48th Annual Gracie Awards Luncheon, indicating a partnership with the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation, which has created joint initiatives with organizations like the Emma Bowen Foundation and the National Association.
Elizabeth Vargas hosts the podcast 'Heart of the Matter' for the non-profit Partnership to End Addiction, providing a platform for personal stories about addiction. She is also a member of their board of directors.
Elizabeth Vargas joined NewsNation as a news anchor, hosting 'Elizabeth Vargas Reports' and guest-anchoring 'NewsNation Prime'.
Elizabeth Vargas became the host of the revival of 'America's Most Wanted' on Fox, a show focused on catching fugitives.
Vargas anchors 'News Cafe' on A&E's FYI Network, further expanding her role within the A&E family of brands.
Elizabeth Anne Vargas was born on September 6, 1962, in Paterson, New Jersey, to an Italian-Spanish father, Rafael “Ralf” Vargas, a U.S. Army colonel from Puerto Rico, and an Irish-American mother, Anne Vargas, an English teacher. Her early life involved frequent relocations across Germany, Belgium, and the United States due to her father’s military career. She graduated from Heidelberg American High School in Germany and later earned a Bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Missouri in 1984. During her time at university, she gained practical experience as a student reporter at KOMU-TV and a student editor at KBIA, demonstrating her early aptitude and dedication to journalism.
Vargas began her professional career at CBS affiliate KTVN in Reno, Nevada, before moving to Phoenix as a lead reporter for KTVK-TV. In 1990, she joined WBBM-TV, a CBS station in Chicago, where she was recognized for her versatile interviewing skills and ability to cover a wide range of topics. In 1993, Vargas transitioned to NBC News, serving as a correspondent for ‘Now with Tom Brokaw and Katie Couric’ and later for ‘Dateline NBC’. She also took on roles as a substitute anchor for ‘Today’ and the weekend editions of ‘NBC Nightly News’, broadening her exposure across national broadcasting platforms.
Her distinguished career at ABC News, which began in 1996, saw her become a prominent figure in American television journalism. Notably, she served as co-anchor for ‘ABC World News Tonight’ and ’20/20′. After her departure from ABC in 2018, Vargas took on significant roles at A&E Networks, leading their investigative journalism banner with ‘A&E Investigates’. She also hosted the revival of ‘America’s Most Wanted’ on Fox in 2021 and currently anchors ‘Elizabeth Vargas Reports’ on NewsNation, continuing her work in impactful news reporting and documentary presentation.
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