New York, NY – Katie Couric, the former host of the “Today” show, has welcomed her first grandchild. Couric took to Instagram to share the news of her daughter Ellie Dobrosky giving birth to a baby boy, John Albert Dobrosky. The newborn arrived on his due date, March 23rd, weighing just shy of seven pounds. Couric, along with her youngest daughter Caroline Monahan, husband John Molner, and Ellie’s husband Mark, all gathered to celebrate the newest addition to the family.
The proud grandmother revealed that the baby will be called Jay in honor of his maternal grandfather, Jay Monahan, who passed away from colorectal cancer in 1998 at a young age. Couric expressed her joy at becoming a grandmother, with everyone in the family feeling blessed by the arrival of little Jay. She also shared her excitement about experiencing this new chapter of life in a post on her website.
Couric described the experience of witnessing her daughter become a mother as “wild,” praising Ellie for taking good care of herself during her pregnancy. She has full confidence in Ellie’s abilities as a mother and in Mark as an equal partner in parenting, emphasizing how such equal partnership can make a significant difference in raising a child.
Ellie’s pregnancy was initially announced in December 2023 when Couric’s youngest daughter, Caroline, surprised her with the news by presenting her with a friendship bracelet. This heartwarming moment took place before they attended a Taylor Swift concert together, showcasing the strong bond between the family members.
Ellie’s journey to motherhood follows Couric’s previous experiences of welcoming her daughters Ellie and Caroline with her first husband. Couric later married John Molner in 2014, finding love and companionship once again. Ellie and her husband, Dobrosky, got engaged in February 2019 and exchanged vows two years later, marking a new chapter in their love story.
With the arrival of baby Jay, Couric’s family continues to grow, filled with love, joy, and anticipation for the future. As they embark on this new adventure together, Couric’s role as a grandmother brings a new level of happiness and fulfillment to her life, surrounded by the love and support of her family.