Savannah Guthrie, the NBC Today host, found herself in an awkward situation during a red carpet event. She was celebrating the launch of her former colleague Hoda Kotb’s new wellness brand, Joy 101, at Current at Chelsea Piers. Guthrie was answering questions written on folded pieces of paper when she read one that asked, “Do you have veneers?” She looked confused and responded, “What is that, like braces?” The reporter clarified, “The teeth.”
Guthrie replied, “Well, I did Invisalign.
Is that what that means? What are veneers?” The reporter quipped, “You would know if you had it.” Guthrie said, “OK, I guess no. No, I don’t have veneers.
I probably need them, whatever they are.”
Her response sparked various reactions online. Some viewers were surprised that a seasoned journalist like Guthrie didn’t know what veneers were. Others thought the question was inappropriate and invasive.
One commenter remarked, “Why are people so rude to Savannah?
Guthrie’s veneer confusion at event
Let her be human, it’s not hard to be nice!” Another viewer wrote, “She’s a journalist and doesn’t know what veneers are?”
Dental veneers are a layer of material placed over a tooth to improve aesthetics and protect the tooth’s surface from damage.
Guthrie’s dental history includes treatment with Invisalign, but not veneers. A video of the exchange quickly went viral. Despite the awkward moment, Guthrie managed to end the encounter on a light note by humorously declaring, “I’m going to get veneers.
I gotta go, getting veneers.”
Guthrie has had significant treatment for her vision. She has undergone multiple surgeries to reattach her retina after an accident involving her son. She has spoken about how the process has improved her eyesight dramatically.
Savannah Guthrie shares daughter Vale, 10, and son Charley, eight, with her husband Michael Feldman. The incident serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of live interviews and the diverse reactions they can provoke. It reflects the diverse and often critical nature of public opinion.
