Celebrities who know and love “Today” anchor Savannah Guthrie were gobsmacked by the stunningly raw and vulnerable video she and her siblings — sister Annie and brother Camron — posted on the evening of February 4, 2026.
Looking understandably haggard and heartbroken, Savannah began their video, reading a written statement that addressed a possible captor and noting they were aware of ransom notes regarding their mom, 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie. Millions have been praying for Nancy’s safe return since she disappeared from her home in Tucson, Arizona, overnight on February 1, 2026.
Celebrity Journalists Share Outpouring of Hope & Prayers for Savannah Guthrie’s Family
Less than an hour after the post went live, over 18,000 people had commented on the Guthrie family’s Instagram post, including her “Today” show colleague Carson Daly, who’d asked viewers earlier in the day to stay positive.
Many other journalists reached out, too. Savannah’s dear friend and former co-anchor Hoda Kotb posted two comments, first writing, “❤️❤️ please❤️❤️🙏🙏” and then “Bring her home.”
NBC’s “Sunday Today” host Willie Geist wrote, “Bring Nancy home. We love you Savannah, Annie, and Cam.”
CNN anchor Sara Sidner chimed in, “Bless you. I’m so so ver sorry for the pain you are going through.”
ABC “World News Tonight” anchor David Muir wrote, “We’re with you, Savannah — and your siblings – Please bring Nancy home ❤️”
CBS News reporter Jamie Yuccas commented, “Sending you love and prayers for a safe return. ❤️”
“Good Morning America” reporter Will Ganss wrote, “Praying that the light will soon be restored to your lives, that your mother will return home soundly. Thank you for sharing these words. We are all with you.”
Other Celebrities Sent Love & Prayers to Savannah Guthrie
NBCUniversalMany other famous friends reached out on Savannah’s post within the first hour. Bruce Willis’ wife, Emma Heming Willis, was among the first to comment, writing, “Bring her home. We continue to pray for her and your family ❤️”
“The Morning Show” actress Karen Pittman wrote, “Please please bring Nancy home. Praying for you all. ❤️❤️
Legendary actress Frances Fisher posted, “Pray Mama comes home safe 🙏🏽”
Ross Mathews of “The Drew Barrymore Show” simply commented, “I love you” and actress Alyssa Milano wrote, “Bring her home.”
Best-selling author Kate Bowler shared, “Praying with you and for God’s precious child Nancy.”
Reality TV star Savannah Chrisley exclaimed, “BRING HER HOME!!! God will NOT fail your family. I have to believe that. GOD WILL PREVAIL!!! Will never stop praying ❤️”
Tennis legend Billie Jean King commented, “Sending our love and support to your entire family.”
Actress Jennie Garth weighed in, “Please bring her home to her family. Sending all my prayers🙏🏻❤️🪽”
Savannah Guthrie Says Family is ‘Ready to Talk’ With Whoever May Have Their Mom
NBCUniversalSavannah began the family’s video by stating, “On behalf of our family, we want to thank all of you for the prayers for our beloved mom, Nancy. We feel them, and we continue to believe that she feels them too.”
Choking back tears, Savannah said, “The light is missing from our lives,” she said. “Nancy is our mother. We are her children.”
Savannah called their mom “our heart and our home” through tears, noting, “She is 84 years old. Her health, her heart is fragile.” She also said that Nancy lives in “constant pain” and needs medication to survive. Addressing her mom directly, Savannah added, “Mama, mama, if you’re listening, we need you to come home. We miss you.”
She also addressed a possible captor, clearly still unaware of who might have their mom. “We too have heard the reports about a ransom letter in the media,” she said. “As a family, we are doing everything that we can. We are ready to talk.”
Acknowledging the advent of AI technology, she added, “We need to know without a doubt that she is alive and that you have her. We want to hear from you, and we are ready to listen. Please reach out to us.”
