By Serena Laine | July 29, 2025 | Entertainment + Media Watch
In a move that has shocked even those closest to him, ABC News anchor David Muir is reportedly now a married man — and the intimate wedding took place just days ago on the edge of Italy’s idyllic Lake Como, far from the prying eyes of the American press.
The bride’s identity has left friends, fans, and colleagues reeling, and the leaked photos — which are already making their way through private WhatsApp circles in the media world — only add to the intrigue.
💍 The Wedding No One Knew Was Happening
Multiple sources confirm that Muir, 51, held a highly secret ceremony attended by only 14 guests at Villa Balbiano, one of the most exclusive and historically rich properties on Lake Como. Guests were reportedly sworn to silence, and all phones were taken at the gate.
However, a staff member at the villa appears to have snapped at least three blurry but identifiable photos — one of which clearly shows Muir in a custom white linen suit, embracing a woman in a backless silk gown, with the lake glimmering behind them.
🧨 So Who Is She? And Why Is Everyone Stunned?
The woman seen in the photos is not a public figure, but she has apparently been in Muir’s life for years.
She’s described by insiders as:
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A European-born art curator, educated in both France and the U.S.
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Quiet, deeply private, and previously “invisible” on social media.
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14 years younger than Muir — and had never been romantically linked to him in any known reports.
One ABC insider gasped, “I’ve worked with David for a decade. Not only did I not know he was dating anyone, I didn’t even know he spoke Italian — let alone well enough to give vows in it.”
📸 Leaked Photos Hint at Deep Intimacy
Three leaked images (which we’ve seen but cannot legally publish yet) reveal:
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Muir holding the bride’s face in both hands during vows.
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A candlelit dinner table for 16, with no visible cameras or security.
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A handwritten letter — in French — left on a stone bench by the couple, reportedly signed “D&M”.
A fourth image, still unverified, shows fellow anchor Robin Roberts embracing the bride — suggesting she may have been one of the few invited.
🔕 Why the Silence?
Muir has long been known for fiercely guarding his private life. In 2019, he addressed speculation about his relationships, saying only:
“My job is to report the news. Not be it.”
Still, this move seems different. “He looked lighter than I’ve ever seen him,” said one guest who arrived by boat. “It wasn’t about hiding. It was about protecting something.”
👀 What's Next?
So far, Muir has made no public acknowledgment of the wedding. His reps have declined to comment, and ABC has not released a statement.
Fans are now combing through his past social media posts and international travel photos looking for clues they missed.