A Look Inside the Family Life of NBC’s Beloved “Granddude” — Lester Holt On screen, Lester Holt is the steady, reassuring presence behind NBC Nightly News. But away from the studio lights, his world revolves around warmth, family, and the people he loves most. Holt has been married to Carol Hagen since 1982, and he often describes her as his “anchor” through decades of breaking news, late-night calls, and demanding assignments. Their two sons, Stefan and Cameron, have each built their own career