‘He Looks Different’: Matt Lauer’s New Look Draws Harsh Reactions

Matt Lauer has remained largely out of public view for nearly ten years until photographer Elder Ordonez snapped a photo of him during a recent dinner in Sag Harbor, New York, which garnered significant attention on social media.The former “Today” show co-anchor, who held sway over morning television with his polished appearance and trustworthy demeanor, now looks markedly different from the dapper figure audiences knew during his 21-year stint on the influential program.In the August 20 photo, a 67-year-old Lauer appears “calm and relaxed,” as noted by Ordonez, yet his transformed look shocked many viewers. Once the epitome of refined professionalism, Lauer now sports a bald head, paired with a black-and-white patterned shirt, white skinny jeans, and white sneakers. With reactions pouring in, comments range from disbelief to stark observations about his advanced age—a striking contrast to the impeccably groomed professional image he once projected. As he embraces a more relaxed lifestyle on his New Zealand farm, the notion of a return to public life remains uncertain.

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