Robin Roberts, 62, well-known for being the anchor of ABC’s “Good Morning America,” finally married her longtime partner, Amber Laign. The couple’s love story dates back 18 years, when their mutual friends set them up on a blind date.Interestingly enough, both women said it had taken a year of canceled first-date attempts between the two of them before their friends eventually got them together. After a fair bit of convincing, the ladies agreed to meet each other with friends, and Roberts said she would indicate if the date was going well by kicking their mutual friend under the table.
Roberts recalled how it had only been a few minutes into the meeting when she was already kicking the mutual friend. Of their initial encounter, Laign reminisced:
“I remember just walking up and she’s just beautiful, and she took my breath away, and she still does.”
After hitting it off, the lovebirds began to date, unbeknownst to the broader public. It was not until eight years later, in December 2013, that the duo went public with their relationship. While giving thanks to the plethora of people who supported her during a health scare she faced years ago, Roberts expressed her gratitude for Laign:
“…I am grateful for…my long time girlfriend, Amber…”
Roberts’s acknowledgment of Laign marked the first time the news anchor publicized both her sexuality and her relationship with her partner. The publicizing of their relationship happened after Roberts survived a battle with cancer….CONTINUE READING MORE