Katie Couric Introduces Her New Granddaughter in Adorable First Photo
Katie Couric is a "very happy Gogo" after her daughter Ellie welcomed her second child.
The veteran journalist, 69, took to Instagram on Wednesday, June 17, to introduce her new granddaughter to the world, smiling and wearing a New York Knicks jersey in an adorable photo of her holding the newest member of the family.
"Introducing Virginia Louise!" Couric captioned the post, revealing that little Virginia was born on May 30, weighing in at 8 pounds and 5 ounces.
Couric also assured her followers that Ellie, 35, was "doing great," and that her firstborn, 2-year-old son Jay, was "coping" with becoming a big brother.
Couric previously shared the news that her daughter had given birth on her website on June 5, writing at the time, "My daughter Ellie had a baby girl on Saturday afternoon. She came a week early, and I'm glad she did because she weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces, and was ready to greet the day!"
"I was nervous about her big brother meeting her for the first time - after all, he has spent the last two years and two months as the center of Ellie and Mark's universe - but while a bit confused, he seemed to be fascinated with his little sister, and I'm sure he will be acclimating soon," the Today show alum added of her first grandchild. "He loves pushing around a little baby stroller for dolls (yay to breaking gender roles!) and wanted to put her in his…but his dad said they couldn't do that quite yet!"
As for Ellie, Couric said that the new mom was "doing well," and that while she wasn't "getting much sleep," she and her husband were thrilled to have their daughter home.
"Meanwhile, yours truly, aka Gogo, is over the moon. (Which makes sense. She was born on a blue moon!)" Couric added, concluding simply, "With so much strife and rancor in the world, it's nice to celebrate good news! Here's to Ginny!"
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This story was originally published June 18, 2026 at 6:39 AM.