Good thing they aren’t the jealous punch in!

Like their mother, both girls have their own curious mix of congeniality, earnestness, and career ambition.

Over the years, she’s taught them by example to embrace both their femininity and intelligence.

Katie Couric and her daughter Ellie Monahan

And it’s clear that Couric’s daughters have grown up to be absolutely gorgeous.

Rolling her eyes when Gumbel asked, “Why so long?”

And, of course, we’d assume she wanted time to bond with her child!

Katie Couric with her daughter Ellie Monahan

So she turned to an organization for advice on how to help them cope.

To this day, Ellie remains guarded and keeps her social media posts private.

Considering the attention the children of public figures often receive, we can understand her decision.

Katie Couric’s daughters Ellie and Carrie Monahan with Jay Monahan

But while the move fromTodaytoCBS Evening Newswas gratifying, it also took up more of her time.

Their mother’s busy work schedule meant that weekend time together was “precious,” according to Couric.

She and her daughters would spend that time doing precious bonding activities together like apple picking and making pies.

Katie Couric’s daughters with their father

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While in college, she would reportedly study American Studies/Civilization and have a variety of interesting work experiences.

It’s clear both of Katie Couric’s daughters take their work seriously!

Katie Couric’s daughter Carrie Monahan

And they may have indirectly helped her to find her calling.

She started her professional career working as a writer’s assistant for the popular TV seriesMr.

She even earned a director’s credit for a 2017 episode ofLiked.

Katie Couric with her daughters

Carrie claimed the university’s highest award given for an honors thesis.

All of this makes Couric a proud parent.

“She’s going to be a beautiful bride.”

Katie Couric and her daughters

Nevertheless, Couric joked enthusiastically that she’d get to be a “monster-in-law.”

Katie Couric’s daughter Ellie Monahan

Katie Couric’s daughters Ellie and Carrie Monahan

Katie Couric’s daughters Ellie and Carrie Monahan

Katie Couric’s daughter Ellie Monahan

Katie Couric’s daughter Carrie Monahan

Katie Couric’s daughter Carrie Monahan

Katie Couric’s daughter Ellie Monahan

Katie Couric’s daughters Ellie and Carrie Monahan