The former CNN anchor has exchanged wedding vows with his longtime partner in a ceremony witnessed by close family and friends including Alec Baldwin and Matt Lauer.
- April 7, 2024
AceShowbiz - Don Lemon, the former CNN anchor, and his longtime partner, Tim Malone, tied the knot in a luxurious ceremony at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church in New York City on Saturday, April 6. The wedding, which took place on Malone's 40th birthday and exactly five years after their engagement, was attended by a host of A-list guests.
The grooms, who have been together since 2017, looked resplendent in coordinated tuxedos: Lemon in a green velvet jacket and Malone in a navy one.
The ceremony included Malone sisters leading a traditional Irish blessing to honor his heritage, a nod to the history of enslaved people in the American South jumping over a broom to symbolize their marriage, and the couple's beloved dogs, Barkley and Boomer, wearing their own matching tuxedos.
The guest list included disgraced former NBC Today host Matt Lauer, fired CNN boss Jeff Zucker, and actor Alec Baldwin, who is facing involuntary manslaughter charges. Lemon's former CNN colleagues, including Tamron Hall, Ana Navarro, and Sunny Hostin, were also present.
Before the wedding, they got a phone call from Vice President Kamala Harris who wished the couple a "marriage full of love, laughter and good food."
Following the ceremony, the couple hosted a lavish reception at Ralph Lauren's Polo bar, where guests danced and celebrated the couple's union.
In the months leading up to the wedding, Lemon and Malone's relationship reportedly faced some strain due to Lemon's acrimonious departure from CNN in April 2023. However, sources close to the couple say that they have overcome this challenge and are committed to building a life together.
"They are both excited for the future," said an insider. "Tim knows that Don is not misogynistic and that he just has a dry sense of humor. This is a new chapter for them."
