Connie Chung

American journalist Constance Yu-Hwa Chung Povich is a veteran news anchor and reporter. She has worked for NBC, CBS, ABC, CNN, and MSNBC. Chung made history in 1993 as the second woman to co-anchor a network newscast, joining CBS Evening News. Her notable interviews include Claus von Bülow, U.S. Representative Gary Condit after the Chandra Levy disappearance, and Magic Johnson following his HIV disclosure. Born in Washington, D.C., she is of Chinese descent. She converted to Judaism when she married talk show host Maury Povich in 1984. The couple adopted their son, Matthew Jay Povich, on June 20, 1995. Chung's career spans over five decades, beginning in 1972. Her work has left a lasting impact on broadcast journalism.