Savannah Guthrie, the renowned co-host of NBC's Today show, has offered fans an intimate and surprisingly relatable glimpse into the contents of her luxury handbag. The 54-year-old journalist participated in a video segment for the network's official TikTok account, unpacking her everyday carry-alls from a high-end Chloé Marcie bag valued at approximately $2,490.
From Crushed Snacks to Labelled Chargers: Guthrie's Bag Essentials
With a laugh, Guthrie prefaced the reveal by admitting her purse was "overstuffed." The first item she retrieved was a well-worn LUNA protein bar, which had been flattened by the bag's other contents. "I always have a snack," she confessed, adding that despite its condition, she would still eat it "in a pinch."
She then showcased a collection of phone chargers, which she revealed she must label to prevent her two children from taking them. This was followed by three pairs of glasses, including a vibrant green set she humorously described as "middle-aged." Throat lozenges were another staple, a practical item given her impending vocal surgery.
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The segment took a more unusual turn when Guthrie produced a weighted sleeping eye mask. "I am obsessed with this sleeping mask," she explained, noting she planned to use it for a nap at work ahead of the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting ceremony.
Another substantial item was a personal journal, with Guthrie stating her goal was to write in it daily. The final items were more conventional: her ID, passport, a bottle of perfume, and a pack of Tic Tacs. Struggling to repack everything, she quipped, "How am I going to get all of this back in here?"
Context Behind the Throat Lozenges: An Upcoming Vocal Surgery
The bag reveal comes shortly after Guthrie shared significant personal health news with viewers. On December 19, she announced she would be taking a leave from the Today show to undergo surgery on her vocal cords.
Addressing her occasionally scratchy voice, Guthrie disclosed, "I have vocal nodules and I also have a polyp." She described the procedure as not a "big, big deal" but confirmed she would be off air for a couple of weeks in the New Year. Fellow co-host Sheinelle Jones, who has undergone the same surgery, offered reassurance, calling it "in and out, no big deal."
Guthrie expressed relief at finally having a diagnosis after years of vocal issues, saying she was "really excited" to have a solution. Jones added that the recovery period offers a "silver lining" of "permission to be still."
