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Prominent media figures and competitors from various TV networks recently gathered to honor Deborah Roberts and her latest book, “Sisters: Loved and Treasured,” at the well-known media hangout, Michael’s.
Notable personalities like Robin Roberts, Gayle King, Savannah Guthrie, and Hoda Kotb attended the event to lend their support. The book showcases 50 personal narratives from influential women, including Viola Davis, Jenna Bush Hager, and Barbara Bush, among others.
“It was a delightful celebration of morning television sisterhood,” a source shared with Page Six.
The festivities commenced with a welcoming speech from Debra O’Connell, the head of Disney’s news division.
Robin took the stage to introduce Deborah, the star of the evening, who then shared anecdotes about Robin’s involvement in the book. According to an attendee, Deborah humorously recounted how Robin made a surprise appearance while she was interviewing her own sisters, Dorothy Roberts McEwen and Sally-Ann Roberts, for the project.
“She wasn’t supposed to be there, [she showed up] just to keep tabs on how much family tea they were sharing,” the source told Page Six.
Meanwhile, Robin shared a message from David Muir, who was anchoring “ABC World News Tonight.” (Muir eventually made it to the party after anchoring, surprising Deborah before the bash ended.)
Deborah’s four sisters, her husband, Al Roker, Arianna Huffington, Bevy Smith, Tonya Lewis Lee and ABC colleagues Stephanie Ramos and Will Reeve were also at the bash.
“The Sisterhood journey is unfolding in real time… Thank you to everyone who is embracing this book. I’m eternally grateful and hopeful that it offers a light into th complex and life affirming world of sisters and sister friends,” Deborah captioned a photo with her siblings.