Early Show vet Bryant Gumbel, 70, makes rare display of affection with his pretty wife Hilary Quinlan, 58, at the Big Little Lies 2 premiere in NYC
Bryant Gumbel is an award-winning news reporter who has been asking celebrities the tough questions for years.
But not as much is known about his personal life.
That changed, however, on Wednesday when the 70-year-old TV star received a sweet kiss from his wife of 17 years, Hilary Quinlan, 58, at the NYC premiere of Big Little Lies 2.
SO much love: Bryant Gumbel received a kiss from his wife of 17 years when at the Big Little Lies 2 premiere in NYC on Wednesday
Quinlan used to work as a fashion model in NYC.
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She then went into an executive position as a researcher for the multinational investment bank and financial services company Goldman Sachs.
According to People, the couple had a very discrete wedding ceremony, attended only by about 25 friends and family members, in 2002 at The Breakers in Palm Beach, Florida.
He chose well: His wife is pretty blonde Hilary Quinlan, 58, seen here in a black tank top and white slacks with a cuff bracelet
Gumbel has one of the best jobs on TV: he is the host of Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel which explores the personal lives and struggles of athletes, often getting them to spill their hearts.
He also had a long run on The Early Show, from 1999 until 2012.
And he has worked on Dateline NBC as well as Public Eye With Bryant Gumbel.
So close: Quinlan is a former researcher for Goldman Sachs. She also did some modeling in her younger years. According to People.com the couple had a very discrete wedding ceremony, attended only by about 25 friends and family members, in 2002
He is from New Orleans and began his television career in October 1972, when he was made a sportscaster for KNBC-TV out of Los Angeles.
His first wife was June Baranco, whom he was wed to from 1973 until 2001.
They have two children together, 41-year-old Bradley and 35-year-old Jillian.
A star on TV: Gumbel has one of the best jobs on TV: he is the host of Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel which explores the personal lives and struggles of athletes, often getting them to spill their hearts
The ones who stole the show on Wednesday night however were the BLL2 stars. The women stood out in their fancy dresses. Reese Witherspoon shone in a strapless silky frock while co-stars Laura Dern and Shailene Woodley dared to bare in black sheer outfits.
Witherspoon, 43, showed off her tanned skin in her chosen dress which featured black markings on a pale blush background.
The outfit was gathered at the waist and fell open a little at the front allowing the actress to flash some leg.
She stepped out in black pumps and accessorized with a gold and emerald necklace.
She wore her signature long blonde hair loose and swept to one side across her forehead.
Star power: Witherspoon, 43, showed off her tanned skin in her chosen dress which featured black markings on a pale blush background
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Reese Witherspoon looked sensational and glamorous as she posed beside her Big Little Lies co-star in New York City for the premier of the new season of the hit HBO show.
Wearing this strapless floral dress from the pre-fall Elie Saab collection, she styled it with jewels from DeBeers and black satin pumps.
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Stylish: The outfit was gathered at the waist and fell open a little at the front allowing the actress to flash some leg. She stepped out in a pair of black heels
It's in the genes: Witherspoon shared the spotlight with her lookalike daughter Ava Phillippe, 19
Dern, 52, arrived wearing a sheer black blouse over a black lace bra.
She added tailored black trousers and a contrasting white blazer with shiny lapels.
The actress wore black sandal heels that revealed her red pedicure and splashed a matching shade of red across her lips.
Dern was blinged out in a stunning diamond and emerald necklace with matching earrings.
Monochrome: Dern, 52, arrived wearing a sheer black blouse over a black lace bra. She added tailored black trousers and a contrasting white blazer with shiny lapels
On trend: Woodley, 27, flashed plenty of skin in a very low-cut black body suit with sheer overlay that she paired with black heels
Woodley, 27, flashed plenty of skin in a very low-cut black body suit with sheer overlay.
The overlay bodice had polka dots and long sleeves along with a bow at the neck, while the below-the-knee skirt featured horizontal stripes.
She wore black heels and black fingernail polish and her long brunette hair was styled in loose curls down around her shoulders.
Zoe Kravitz also returns for the second season of the drama that premieres in June.
The 30-year-old sparkled in a Saint Laurent glittery strapless black mini dress with an enormous ruffled panel on one side of her skirt.
Her long braided hair fell loose down her back and she added statement pendant earrings.
Designer duds: Zoe Kravitz, 30, sparkled in a Saint Laurent glittery strapless black mini dress with an enormous ruffled panel on one side of the skirt
Meryl Streep joins the cast in season two as the mother-in-law of Nicole Kidman's character, whose husband Perry, played by Alexander Skarsgaard was killed in the season one finale.
The three-time Oscar winner, who's 69, wore an Oscar de la Renta floral wrap dress made from silk-chiffon for the premiere.
Her shoulder-length hair was styled back from her face and she added black-framed spectacles and large onyx pendant earrings.
New role: Meryl Streep joins the cast as the mother-in-law of Nicole Kidman's character, whose husband Perry, played by Alexander Skarsgaard, was killed in the season one finale
A-list: Nicole Kidman, 51, showcased her slim figure in cropped skinny black pants paired with an embellished black jacket with ostrich feathers on the sleeves
Nicole Kidman also went for a sparkly ensemble for her big night.
The actress, 51, showcased her slim figure in cropped skinny black pants paired with an embellished black jacket with ostrich feathers on the sleeves.
She wore black heels with embellishments on the toe and a diamond choker necklace.
Kidman was accompanied by her country music star husband Keith Urban, who paired a black polka dot shirt with a black tie and a navy two-piece suit.
Date night: She wore black heels with embellishments on the toe and was accompanied by her country music star husband Keith Urban
We're back: The leading ladies appeared to be having a blast as they gathered for a group shot ahead of the special screening
Other castmembers who showed up included Robin Weigert, Kathryn Newton, Merrin Dungey, Adam Scott and Crystal Fox.
Also on hand was Alexander Skarsgard, who came out to support the premiere even though he's no longer in the show dressed in a Tom Ford suit.
The new season has seven episodes and creator, writer and executive producer David E. Kelley wrote the scripts based on a story by best-selling author Liane Moriarty.
According to HBO, the series 'will continue to explore the malignancy of lies, the durability of friendships, the fragility of marriage and, of course, the vicious ferocity of sound parenting. Multiple characters will be dealing with Perry’s death, and the prospect of moving past a life-altering event.'
Boss: The new season has seven episodes and creator, writer and executive producer David E. Kelley wrote the scripts. He was accompanied to the premiere by wife Michelle Pfeiffer
Recurring role: Robin Weigert, 49, was on trend in a sleeveless white jumpsuit with a round neckline and belted at the waist
Supporting cast: Merrin Dungey, 47, reprises her law enforcement role in season two and put on a leggy display in a full-length coat dress and perspex heels
Young star: Kathryn Newton chose a daring low-cut striped sleeveless gown for the event. The actress, 22, wore her hair up in a bouffant bun and a stunning choker
Fashionista: Nelly Buchet posed for photos in a white pant suit with flared trousers and snakeskin shoes
Flaunted cleavage: Crystal Fox, 53, joins the cast as the mother of Kravitz's character and she showed up in a romper with a bustier-style bodice
Couple: Adam Scott, 46, went for a brown ensemble of buttoned up shirt, trousers and check jacket and was accompanied by his wife Naomi
Dapper: Also on hand was Alexander Skarsgard who came out to support the premiere even though he's no longer in the show. The actor, 42, wore a dark brown Tom Ford suit with tawny shirt and tie
Pals: Witherspoon and Scott got caught up at the premiere after party at Jazz at Lincoln Center
Good times: Woodley seemed to get a little carried away at the bash
Witherspoon, Dern and Newton posed for a photo with some of the child actors in the series
Post-screening party: Witherspoon and Dern also cozied up
