Happy birthday! Martha Raddatz turns 73 today

The iconic and legendary journalist turns 73 on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026.

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Martha Raddatz is celebrating her 73rd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed journalists of her generation.

Popular journalist-television host Martha Raddatz has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 73rd birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Raddatz, a cultural icon

Born in Idaho Falls on February 14, 1953, Martha Raddatz's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Raddatz's not just a great journalist, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Martha hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Martha Raddatz as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 73.

Happy Birthday, Martha, you're the best!

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