Former CNN anchor Jim Acosta has married PBS NewsHour White House correspondent Liz Landers, six months after the couple quietly got engaged during a romantic trip to Hawaii.
The pair tied the knot at the Army Navy Country Club in Arlington, Virginia, in front of around 150 guests, marking a joyful new chapter for two journalists whose relationship had remained largely out of the spotlight.
For Acosta, 55, and Landers, 35, the wedding was not a loud Washington spectacle.
It was elegant, personal and filled with meaning.
The venue held a special place in Landers’ heart because her late grandfather, a retired Army general, had spent time there during his later years. For the bride, choosing the club was not just about scenery or tradition — it was about family memory.
That quiet emotional detail gave the ceremony a softer, deeper feeling.
Acosta and Landers first met years ago while working at CNN, long before their relationship became public. At the time, Acosta was one of the network’s most recognisable White House correspondents, known for his combative exchanges during the Trump years and his high-profile role in political coverage.
Landers was also building her career with determination. She started at CNN as a freelance news assistant in 2013 before moving to Washington, where she worked as a White House producer and later became a Capitol Hill reporter.
Their professional paths crossed in one of the most intense news environments in America.
And somewhere between deadlines, live shots and Washington chaos, something more personal quietly began.
Acosta has described his first impression of Landers as that of a “tenacious reporter,” while she has said he was funnier and less serious in person than he appeared on television.
That contrast appears to have become part of their bond.
On screen, Acosta was often seen in sharp political confrontations.
Away from the cameras, Landers saw another side of him — warmer, lighter and more playful.
The couple became engaged in Hawaii around New Year’s Eve, keeping the moment private while still sharing hints of happiness with those close to them. At the time, Acosta was in Hawaii after a major career turning point, having left CNN earlier in 2025 following a proposed schedule reshuffle.
His departure came after years as one of the network’s most prominent political voices. But now, his latest headline is not about a press briefing, a presidential clash or a television shake-up.
It is about love.
At the Virginia wedding, Landers looked radiant in a sleek bridal gown, while Acosta wore a classic tuxedo. Photos shared from the ceremony showed the couple smiling at the altar, dancing together and celebrating with family, friends and fellow media figures.
The wedding was described as classic, unfussy and fun — exactly the kind of atmosphere that seemed to reflect the couple’s private, grounded approach to their relationship.
There were elegant flowers.
Candlelit reception tables.
A first dance.
And an old-fashioned telephone guest book where loved ones could leave messages and advice for the newlyweds.
It was a Washington wedding, but not one overwhelmed by politics.
Instead, it felt like two people choosing joy after years spent covering conflict, campaigns and national drama.
Acosta has two children from his previous marriage to Sharon Mobley Stow, from whom he split in 2017. His marriage to Landers now begins a new personal chapter, one that comes after a period of major professional change.
Landers, meanwhile, has continued to rise in political journalism. After leaving CNN, she worked at Vice before later joining PBS NewsHour as a White House correspondent, building a reputation as a serious and energetic reporter in her own right.
That shared understanding of the news world may be one of the things that makes their relationship work.
Both know the pressure.
Both know the pace.
Both know what it means to live around breaking news, late nights and public scrutiny.
But on their wedding day, the story was beautifully simple.
A bride.
A groom.
A room full of family and friends.
And a love that managed to grow quietly inside one of the loudest cities in the world.
After the ceremony, Acosta shared photos from the celebration on Instagram, giving followers a glimpse of the romantic evening. Landers also posted sweet moments from the reception, including images with friends and a close-up of her wedding ring.
The newlyweds are now expected to continue the celebration with a honeymoon in Capri.
For a couple who built their relationship away from constant attention, the wedding felt like the perfect reveal: intimate, polished and full of heart.
Jim Acosta may be used to making headlines for politics.
But this time, the headline is far sweeter.
He and Liz Landers are married — and their next chapter has just begun. 💍
