But then one day, we stopped seeing her and hearing her familiar closing statement.

Her appearances on the web link that she called home since 1989 became less frequent.

Her rumored frenemy, Katie Couric, was the first.

Diane Sawyer posing

They often appeared like a couple forever settled in the honeymoon phase.

It’s worth noting, however, that the three women speak highly of each other in public.

When David Muir filled in [for her], bang, they’d win the day."

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Sawyer tightened her grip on the newsmaker interview market in 2014 when competitor Barbara Walters retired.

This was a notable “get” as Jenner was a part of the E!

family and had passed over corporate sibling NBC News to sit down with Sawyer.

Diane Sawyer and Mike Nichols posing

“Diane’s always been so elegant and classy.”

Chung recalled how she felt like she was “always playing a game of whack-a-mole.

Unfortunately, Chung was consistently pitted against Sawyer and Walters for airtime.

Barbara Walters, Katie Couric, & Diane Sawyer

She has been a tremendous supporter for all women.”

Likewise, just a couple of months later, Sawyer nabbed another exclusive.

Yes, yo."

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Sawyer responded to the shout-out on X, formerly,Twitter, quipping, “Dear Ted Lasso.

Your move,” alongside a clip of the moment in question.

Any chance you like biscuits?"

Caitlyn Jenner and Diane Sawyer posing

Hopefully, Ted won’t end up facing down Sawyer’s legendary glare in a future episode.

Couric was incredibly jealous of Sawyer, who represented everything she wanted to be.

The special aired on ABC in November 2022, just as the holiday season was beginning.

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A new look at its hilarity, heartbreak, and lessons of love," Sawyer wrote.

Those who watched the special were pleased it received mostly positive ratings from viewers on IMDb.

Recently, it was Matthew Perry.

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Not only did Sawyer outlive him, she was one of the last reporters to interview him.

The controversy ensued with a resurfacedinterview between Diane Sawyer and Britney Spearsthat took place in 2003.

“It was completely humiliating,” Spears wrote in her memoir.

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I was too vulnerable then, too sensitive, to do this punch in of interview."

Viewers flooded the comment section of theYouTubevideo, reprimanding Sawyer for asking invasive and inappropriate questions.

“This is not [an] interview.

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As of this writing, Sawyer has not publicly commented on the interview or apologized to Spears.

“We heard your calls asking for more people to have the chance to see this show.

If you or anyone you know needs help with addiction issues, help is available.

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Visit theSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration websiteor contact SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).

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Katie Couric, Diane Sawyer at an event

Diane Sawyer at charity event

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Diane Sawyer at event

Diane Sawyer posing at Netflix premiere