David and Rebecca Muir: Inside the relationship of the famous host and his sister

David and Rebecca Muir: Inside the relationship of the famous host and his sister

Some celebrities enjoy publicising their relationships, while others like David Muir prefer keeping their private lives under wraps. While little is known about his partner, the journalist has a sister named Rebecca Muir, who he shares a strong sibling bond with. Find out more about David and Rebecca Muir.

David and Rebecca Muir
David Muir and his sister Rebecca Muir posing for a photo (L). On the right is David at an event. Photo: Noam Galai, @rebecca_muir1840 (modified by author)
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Key takeaways

  • David Jason Muir is an American journalist and anchor for ABC World News Tonight.
  • He is also the co-anchor of the ABC News magazine 20/20.
  • David and Rebecca Muir are siblings who have supported each other over the years.

Profile summary

Full nameDavid Jason Muir
GenderMale
Date of birth8 November 1973
Age51 years (as of March 2025)
Place of birthSyracuse, New York, United States of America
Current residenceNew York City, New York, United States of America
NationalityAmerican
EthnicityMixed (Irish-English-Scottish-German-Sicilian)
Zodiac signScorpio
ReligionChristianity
Height5 ft 10 in (180 cm)
Weight163 lb (74 kg)
Hair colourDark brown
Eye colourDark brown
Marital statusSingle
MotherPat Mills
FatherRonald Muir
Siblings1
Half-siblings2
Alma materOnondaga Central Junior-Senior High School and Ithaca College
ProfessionTelevision news anchor, journalist, and managing editor
Facebook@David Muir
David Muir's Instagram@davidmuirabc
X (Twitter)@DavidMuir

Who are David and Rebecca Muir?

David Jason Muir is a television news anchor, journalist, and managing editor. He was born in Syracuse, New York, United States of America.

Muir was raised in Onondaga Hill, New York, United States of America. He has one sibling, Rebecca Muir, a make-up artist and farmer.

Top-5 facts about David Muir
Top-5 facts about David Muir. Photo: Jamie McCarthy (modified by author)
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What nationality is David Muir?

David is an American citizen, and his ethnicity is mixed. His ethnicity is a blend of Irish, English, Scottish, German, and Sicilian.

Is David Jason Muir married?

There are no indications that the television news anchor, journalist, and managing editor is married. He has kept his relationship private. Some sources linked David to Gio Benitez, Kate Dries, and Sean Ashby, but they were all rumours.

David Muir attends "Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story" New York Premiere at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City
David Muir attends "Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story" New York Premiere at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. Photo: Jamie McCarthy
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Is Rebecca Muir dead?

David's sister shares similar names with many people, including the late Rebecca Muir who died at 17. According to the late Rebecca Muir's obituary, she was brutally murdered by some teenagers, leading to a highly publicised case in London, England. However, David's sister is alive.

What does Rebecca Muir do for a living?

David's sister is a make-up artist and farmer. Rebecca attended the Glauca Rossi School of Make-Up, where she got her fine Arts skills. She is a make-up artist and shares images of her work through social media platforms. She posts her make-up tutorials and ideas online.

Rebecca is also into farming. She owns an organic farm in her residential home in Borodino, New York. She has been growing heirloom tomatoes for over a decade.

David Muir's career

Rebecca Muir's brother started his career at WTVH television in 1994. He was employed as a reporter in the Syracuse, New York-based station until 2000. In 2000, he joined WCVB television as an anchor and reporter.

Growing up, the American journalist was obsessed with news reporting. In an interview with Hello Magazine, he said,

I was a total nerd. In the backyard, everyone was playing. And I'd be out there too, but then I'd be like, 'I gotta go inside, it's time for the news!' So I'd go in and watch the news. I started visiting the station at 13 years old, I started interning at 14. Obviously, my dad and my mom would take me, so I'm grateful to them.

In August 2003, David joined ABC News, where he works to date. Besides anchoring, he became the managing director of ABC World News. In 2021, he became the lead anchor of breaking news and special event coverage at the news station.

Is David Muir LGBTQ?

Keeping his relationship life private has aroused rumours that David Muir is gay. However, he has never declared himself gay.

David was thought to be dating Gio Benetiz, a fellow journalist and colleague at ABC News. Their alleged relationship was based on spending too much time together, after which they shared their moments through pictures on social media.

The two were seen several times holding hands both in gay bars and in public. The rumours faded when Gio married Tommy DiDario on 17 September 2015.

Does David Muir have a disability?

The journalist does not have a disability. He is often confused with a quadriplegic person with the same name.

The other David Muir was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy. The condition caused muscle weakness and degeneration, eventually making him ventilator-dependent and affecting his speech.

He invented the Passy Muir Valve, a device that helped him regain his speech. Many patients have benefitted from this device.

Is Kate Dries married to David Muir?

Kate Dries is not married to David Muir. The American journalist and Kate were featured in an article titled Report Indicates My Boyfriend David Muir Is a Monster, in which Kate opened up about their date.

Although the American television writer and producer backed her claims with compromising photos on her Instagram account, David never denied or confirmed their alleged relationship.

He has never commented on his alleged romance with his now-former ABC News co-worker Amy Robach. They were regularly spotted relaxing and having meals together, but Amy maintained that their relationship was strictly professional.

What happened to David Muir?

Many have noticed David Muir's facial structure appears different from when he was in college. While talking to Vanity Fair, Munir explained that many people believe he has an enormous head, as it appears in some photos, because of the camera angle.

David Muir at the Giorgio Armani RTW Spring fashion show at the Park Avenue Armory
David Muir at the Giorgio Armani RTW Spring fashion show at the Park Avenue Armory in New York, New York. Photo: John Nacion/WWD via Getty Images
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David Muir's net worth

Celebrity Net Worth reports that David Muir's net worth is $25 million. He has amassed most of his wealth from his income as a news anchor and journalist at ABC News. David Muir's annual salary at ABC is about $8 million.

Facts about David and Rebecca Muir

  • David Muir is fluent in Spanish and English.
  • The American journalist has received multiple News and Documentary Emmy Awards.
  • The seasoned journalist was named the winner of the 40th Cronkite Award by Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication in September 2023.
  • The journalist enjoys travelling in his free time.
  • He is good friends with Kelly Ripa.

The bond David and Rebecca Muir share has been a subject of discussion for years. The two siblings maintain a close relationship and often support one another.

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