The character we focus on today is one of those people who rose to fame due to the popularity of a family member. Matt Lauer is the famous former American television news anchor and co-host of NBC’s Today show. We focus on his eldest son, Jack Matthew Lauer.
Ever since Matt went from famous to infamous, he’s been asked a lot of questions about what he does and what he does with his family. There weren’t many answers to the questions posed, but follow along to savor what our hands can find about Jack, his son.
Who is Jack Matthew Lauer?
Many have come to regard Jack Matthew Lauer as the son of an irresponsible father. Although this is absolutely uncool, the reason is not exaggerated. Jacks’ father may not be the perfect father we all thought, but a father’s sins should never be taken as the identity of his son.
On November 29, 2017, Matt Lauer’s appointment with the NBC News was terminated on charges of sexual misconduct. An unidentified woman had come forward to accuse Matt of sexually harassing her during the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. She also claimed that the harassment continued after they returned to New York. The unidentified woman is said to be his colleague at work. Matt’s contract was canceled and he kissed his job goodbye.
Her eldest son, Jack Matthew Lauer, was born on June 26, 2001. What you need to know about Famous News Anchor’s first child.
6 facts about Matt Lauer’s son
1. He’s a daddy’s boy
Jack Matthew Lauer and Matt share a very strong bond. We’re not just talking about DNA, although their striking resemblance never goes unnoticed. Matt has two other children, Romy and Thijs but Jack is his favourite. Jack and his father are close friends. They are often seen together at games and entertainment events.
Jack and Matt are both New YorkKnicks fans. On several occasions, they were filmed laughing, chatting and having a good time. They know how to have fun together. Jack may not be the famous duo but his many appearances with his dad have earned him stardom. What better friend can a son have than his old man?
2. His mother is a model
Jack Matthew Lauer’s mother, Annette Roque was born in the Netherlands to a Dutch mother and an Indonesian father. She was raised in a town near Amsterdam. In her early twenties, she left for Paris because she wanted to pursue a career in modeling. Annette is known as the “Dutch model”, but she goes by the stage name “Jade”.
At first she did one or two small modeling jobs. Her big break came when she was contracted by Patrick Lemire, a French modeling agent. She soon moved to New York. By then, she had become a familiar face in European cosmetics ads, J. Crew catalogs, and Victoria’s Secret catalogs.
She met Jack’s father on a blind date in July 1997. At that time, Matt Lauer was already divorced from his first wife, Nancy Alspaugh. It wasn’t “love at first sight,” but they had a connection. They got engaged five months later and married on October 3, 1998.
3. he knows a lot of adult stuff
It’s no surprise that Jack Matthew Lauer seems to behave maturely for a boy of his age. When you spend too much time with adults, you tend to choose one or two. Matt has done a great job instilling good behavior and morals in his son. He even tried to arrange a sex education session with him in the year 2017. He tweeted, however, that “the conversation” was a complete failure. I guess Jack was too embarrassed for his dad to talk to him about girls, butterflies, and hormones. Well, they’ll both figure it out eventually.
When news broke of Mattescaladé’s sexual misconduct, you’d think he’d want to work things out with his wife first. Instead, Matt preferred to talk to his eldest son. He didn’t want Jack to draw his conclusion from the press stories. He would prefer him to take the narrative from him. Matt quickly went to Jack’s prep school immediately after being fired and having a lengthy father-son talk with him.
4. He comes from a wealthy home
Before we jump to the conclusion that this is pretty obvious, did you know that Jack Matthew Lauer’s father was one of the highest paid news anchors on television? He amassed a huge fortune of over $80 million at work. That’s enough money to last a lifetime. The family owns a $36.5 million home in North Haven. The beachfront Strongheart Manor was purchased from actor Richard Gere in 2016. It consists of a 14,000 square foot main house, two guest houses and a basketball court on six acres.
5. Jack Matthew Lauer’s Family Troubles
There is no perfect family. Jack’s family has had its share of problems and chaos. In 2006, his mother Annette filed for divorce. She alleged that Matt had been cruel and inhumane to her. However, she withdrew the papers after three weeks and was never heard from again.
Following the Matthew Lauer sex scandal, four years later, Annette filed for another divorce. Both men have been spotted several times without their wedding rings. In January 2018, Matt moved out of their Hampton home. He only visited his children on weekends. Once again, it looks like everything is back to normal, with the couple insisting their marriage is still intact.
6. What are his plans for the future?
You may be wondering if Jack will walk his father’s career. We were also curious about this. The young boy spends so much time with his father. It is normal for their values to intertwine. Who knows? He may be the next NBC New Anchor in the future.
We’ve barely seen Jack get excited about any particular skill or activity, unlike his younger sister. Everyone knows that Romy loves horse riding. She took after her mother as a rider. Romy has participated in several horse riding competitions like the Hampton Classic and other shows in the area. His parents’ equestrian center is a perfect place to explore his riding skills. One of these days Jack may surprise us with his own skills. We will watch for him.
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