A host of stars descended on New York City for the wedding of ousted CNN anchor Don Lemon to his partner Tim Malone.
Disgraced former NBC host Matt Lauer, fired CNN chief Jeff Zucker and embattled actor Alec Baldwin were among the illustrious attendees.
Lemon, 58, will marry Malone, 40, on Saturday with a reception at Ralph Lauren’s Polo bar, half a decade after they got engaged and on the same day as her fiancé’s birthday.
DailyMail.com revealed how inside sources had shared that Lemon had become a ‘bridezilla’ in the run-up to the nuptials, micromanaging her guests in a desperate bid to have a ‘perfect’ big day.
The celebrations began early thanks to a phone call from Vice President Kamala Harris, who wished the couple a “marriage filled with love, laughter and good food.”
Lemon, 58, will marry Malone, 40, on Saturday with a reception at Ralph Lauren’s Polo bar on her partner’s birthday.
The couple were photographed heading to the church for their ceremony before the reception in the exclusive Polo car.
Alec and Hilaria Baldwin were among the high-profile guests at Saturday’s wedding. The embattled Baldwin faces manslaughter charges in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
Lemon’s former CNN boss, Jeff Zucker, was seen arriving at the event with Allison Gollust, the subordinate employee he was fired with for having a relationship.
Several members of the media elite were seen arriving at the Manhattan church before the ceremony, including some who have fallen from grace in recent years.
Matt Lauer, who was fired from his role as host of NBC’s Today over allegations of sexual misconduct in 2017, was seen arriving hand in hand with his girlfriend Shamin Abas.
Lemon’s former CNN boss, Jeff Zucker, was also present, along with his girlfriend Allison Gollust, his former subordinate with whom he was fired for having a relationship.
Actor Alec Baldwin, who is currently facing manslaughter charges in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, is out with his wife Hilaria.
The embattled actor’s trial is set to begin in July and comes after the film’s gunsmith was convicted over the fatal shooting.
Don and Tim’s intimate ceremony comes eight years after the couple began dating after meeting at the Almond restaurant in Bridgehampton, New York.
Fired NBC Today host Matt Lauer arrives hand in hand with girlfriend Shamin Abas
Don Lemon shared a good luck call he received from Vice President Kamala Harris before his wedding to partner Tim Malone.
Broadcaster Tamron Hall was also among the attendees made up of New York’s media elite.
Sharing details about their big day, which will be a ceremony with their nearest and dearest, a source said: “They will both be wearing matching suits with different lapels.”
‘It won’t be a very religious ceremony, but they have written vows that they will read to each other.
‘Tim was joking with his coworkers that he would use ChatGPT to write his own.
‘Several of Tim’s coworkers at Douglas Elliman will be there.
“Your dogs are also expected to be a part of the ceremony just as they were of your engagement.”
A photo shared on Lemon’s Instagram showed three identical harnesses and tuxedos for each of her dogs.
On Saturday, boxes of pink and red flowers were seen being delivered to the location.
The nuptials will finally take place after being delayed by the coronavirus pandemic.
Don and Tim, who works in real estate, went public with their relationship when they caught an on-air kiss in 2018 during CNN’s live New Year’s Eve broadcast.
The View host Ana Navarro wore a floral jumpsuit to the ceremony at the couple’s church.
Real Housewives of New York alum Luann de Lesseps smiled as she entered
Boxes of pink and red roses were seen arriving at the reception venue.
DailyMail.com revealed how inside sources had shared that Lemon had become a ‘bridezilla’ in the run-up to the nuptials.
The following year, the duo became engaged when Tim proposed to Don on his birthday with the help of their beloved dogs Barkley and Boomer.
The two dogs wore dog tags engraved with the question: ‘Dad, will you marry dad?’
After their engagement, Don, who came out as gay in his 2011 memoir, Transparent, told CNN viewers: “I grew up thinking I would never be able to go public with my relationships, much less get legally married.”
“So for me this is doubly exciting and a little bit scary. I guess I have to start thinking about the kids. Talk about a late bloomer.
It was previously reported that Don’s ouster from CNN in April 2023 sparked “discussions” between the lovebirds.
The veteran presenter was sensationally sacked amid furious controversy over his “sexist” and “misogynistic” behaviour.
While Don’s firing has reportedly caused friction between him and his partner, the source added that Tim stood by the former CNN anchor and “knows he’s not a misogynist.”
‘[Tim] say what [Don] “He’s just gay with a very dry, tough and sarcastic sense of humor,” they said at the time.
On the call, Kamala Harris offered her best wishes on behalf of herself and her husband Doug Emhoff.
Lemon told the vice president that their relationship was “couple goals” for him. He and Malone previously dressed up as Harris and Emhoff for Halloween.
The ceremony will be an “intimate” affair with only their nearest and dearest, according to a source.
The former CNN anchor, 58, will marry Tim, 39, at Ralph Lauren’s Polo Bar on Saturday.
The duo have been engaged since 2019, but were forced to postpone their nuptials amid the coronavirus pandemic.
In fact, once the couple got over the shock of Don’s firing, they began to get “excited” about the prospect of spending more time together.
“To be honest, they are actually very excited that Don can be home with his dogs now, since his dogs are his life,” they added. ‘Tim has said that now Don will be able to play the husband of the house.
‘Tim says Don wasn’t happy there for a while and he worked himself to the bone. This is a much needed break for him.
Journalist Tamron Hall was also present, wearing an elegant black dress with rose motifs.
Real Housewives of New York’s Countess Luan de Lesseps also appeared beaming as she entered.