Robin Roberts supported by Amber Laign during rare on-air appearance

Lara Spencer is quite close to her family, and had a loving moment on the air as she was able to bring a special person with her.MORE: Lara Spencer poses in a mini-dress for whimsical waterside photographThe Good Morning America host brought her mother Carolyn on the latest installment of the show in honor of Mother's Day this coming Sunday.VIDEO: Lara Spencer and daughter perform jaw-dropping stunt in matching swimwearShe and her mom posed alongside two stormtroopers, who were present during GMA's Star Wars Day celebration, writing: "May the Fourth be with you. Love, mom and me."Fans quickly began to gush over the two and how happy they looked posing together, however many clearly felt like Carolyn stole the show.MORE: GMA's Lara Spencer is pretty in pink for CMA Awards throwbackOne fan wrote: "Love your look today Lara & your mom's a cutie," with another saying: "Oh my gosh, your Mom looks AMAZING!!" A colleague of hers even added: "Bunch of total troopers right there.

Robin Roberts had an emotional start to the week as she took to the air to mourn the loss of a country music legend.MORE: Robin Roberts in tears as she makes confession about partner Amber LaignThe Good Morning America host joined co-stars George Stephanopoulos and TJ Holmes in honoring the life and legacy of Naomi Judd, who passed away last week.VIDEO: Robin Roberts bids farewell to Good Morning AmericaThe musician was remembered via a segment presented by Janai Norman, where they reminisced over some of her greatest performances and spoke of her journey and struggles with mental health.Clips from a 2016 interview with Robin were even shown, where Naomi opened up about her severe clinical depression diagnosis and her willingness to open up about her troubles.MORE: Robin Roberts makes exciting announcement with partner Amber LaignAfter finishing the segment, Janai turned to Robin and said: "This must be surreal for you to have seen her open up about her illness for her daughters to then say that was the illness that took her life."Robin was already in tears throughout the segment, responding: "It was something, I can't remember the last time hearing about something that just put me on the floor.A post shared by Robin Roberts (@robinrobertsgma)Robin spoke of her sadness over Naomi Judd's untimely passing"Being with her in 2016, in her beautiful home in Tennessee, she was so open," she continued, applauding the late singer for being so open to talking about her illness so as to raise awareness.The ABC host also shared an anecdote, explaining: "She was also so kind.

Robin Roberts' partner Amber Laign is notoriously private, but is often referenced by the Good Morning America star on social media.MORE: Robin Roberts makes heartbreaking revelation about partner AmberHowever, she announced last week that she will be making a rare joint public appearance with Robin on Tuesday.Amber and her business partner Marci will be talking to Robin on their monthly series, Planting the Seeds, to talk about the power of optimism.VIDEO: Robin Roberts marks incredible career milestone Announcing the news via her company, Plant Juice Oils, Amber wrote: "Next Tuesday, May 3rd, @robinrobertsgma is joining us on Planting the Seeds where we’ll be chatting all about power of optimism.MORE: Robin Roberts praised as she celebrates incredible career newsMORE: Robin Roberts shares special present from Gayle King"Whether you’re going through a tough time, or just a hard day, join us to see the benefits of trying to stay optimistic about it all."Set your reminders: Tuesday, May 3rd at 6:30pm EST. See you there!" Robin also shared the news on Instagram, writing: "With the launch of my new book Brighter by the Day, I am joining my sweet Amber and Marci from @plantjuiceoils on their monthly series: Planting the Seeds to talk about the Power of Optimism.Robin Roberts will be taking part in a video chat with partner Amber Laign"Optimism can sometimes be hard to access, but with a little push, it can open beautiful new doors! "Join us next Tuesday, May 3rd at 6:30pm EST where we'll remind you that optimism is like a muscle that gets stronger with use.

Robin Roberts often shares snippets of her life on social media, and her fans know only too well that she lives with her partner Amber Laign and their beloved rescue dog, Lukas.MORE: Robin Roberts makes heartbreaking revelation about partner AmberLukas was adopted by the couple from the North Shore Animal League, where her co-star Lara Spencer also found her beloved dog.And on Thursday's Good Morning America, the 61-year-old revealed that Lara was trying to convince her to adopt again, after she met an adorable puppy named Keeley who was looking for a home.VIDEO: Robin Roberts marks incredible work milestone on GMATaking to Instagram after the show, Robin shared a photo of herself cuddling up to Keeley, alongside the caption: "Meet Keeley…visiting us today on @goodmorningamerica with our friends from @animalleague. Part of the global Adoptathon running throughout May.

Emotional support. Robin Roberts got choked up when discussing partner Amber Laign’s current battle with breast cancer — a journey the Good Morning America host, herself a breast cancer survivor, knows all too well.

Robin Roberts is getting candid about her partner Amber Laign’s breast cancer battle.

came out as part of the LGBTQ community in 2013 and has been in a relationship with partner Amber Laign since 2005.The “Good Morning America” anchor appears on Monday’s episode “The Ellen Show,” where she recalled the time the White House rung her up for an interview with the Commander in Chief.“There was a possibility that [he] would change his stance on marriage equality,” the ABC star explained to host Ellen DeGeneres, 64. “I had not been public yet about being gay, and I was afraid that I might be outed, that people might wonder — ‘Why is she the one interviewing the president when he’s making this change in his stance?’ ”However, Roberts said she later decided to take the gig and realized it was a big opportunity for her.The Alabama native continued, “It was kind of like a scene out of ‘Moonstruck.’ [I thought] ‘Snap out of it; Robin, what are you thinking? It’s not about you.

Robin Roberts is opening up about her partner Amber Laign‘s cancer diagnosis.

Robin Roberts is opening up about her partner Amber’s breast cancer diagnosis.

Robin Roberts had some incredible news to celebrate early on Thursday morning before waking up with the nation on Good Morning America.MORE: Robin Roberts shares special present from Gayle KingThe host delivered her usual morning wisdom videos along with her glam fam, and when they finished with the prayer, she shared a big development with her fans.VIDEO: Robin Roberts bids farewell to Good Morning AmericaAfter talking about what they were thankful for, she brought out her newly released book, Brighter By the Day, and said: "You know what I'm most grateful for?"This book, dedicated and inspired by you, [hit the] New York Time bestsellers list. We found out last night."MORE: Exclusive: Robin Roberts opens up about the moment she thought she'd get fired from GMAHer team immediately started cheering and applauding for her.

Robin Roberts revealed that there is quite the close camaraderie between the stars of daytime television, sharing that she had a close companion on a different network.MORE: Robin Roberts and Gayle King leave fans stunned with photos from latest appearanceThe Good Morning America star took to her Instagram Stories to show that she had been given a special present by CBS Mornings' Gayle King.VIDEO: Robin Roberts bids farewell to Good Morning AmericaShe posted a picture of the beautiful bouquet that she was sent by the morning news star, featuring a multitude of colors and a variety of flowers."The sweet sisterhood of morning television," she wrote. "Thank you @gayleking! Not just brighter by the day but brighter by the month!"MORE: Exclusive: Robin Roberts opens up about the moment she thought she'd get fired from GMAMORE: Robin Roberts shares 'difficult' health update on partner Amber after cancer diagnosisThe TV hosts have had a close friendship over the years, having been significant and beloved parts of the morning news fraternity.The flowers acted as a congratulatory present from Gayle not only for Robin's impressive tenure on GMA, having only recently completed 20 years on the show, but also for the release of her latest book, Brighter By the Day.

Robin Roberts has had a storied career as one of the anchors of Good Morning America, but she recently revealed a moment that she thought would cost her the seat altogether.MORE: Robin Roberts shares 'difficult' health update on partner Amber after cancer diagnosisIn an interview with theSkimm's 9 to 5ish podcast, the TV host talked about covering Hurricane Katrina back in 2005 and how emotional the ordeal proved to be for her.VIDEO: Robin Roberts bids farewell to Good Morning AmericaIn quotes exclusively obtained by HELLO!, Robin said: "It was Charlie [Gibson] who said at the end of the report, 'Robin, when you left here, you hadn't made contact with your family. Were you able to do so?'"She then shared: "And I'm telling you, I just ugly cried.

Entertainment Tonight that the decision was made because of "complications with the chemotherapy.""They're working it out. We're gonna figure it out. The prognosis is still very good," Robin said.

Robin Roberts is giving an update about her longtime partner of 17 years Amber Laign as she battles cancer.

partner's breast cancer battle, Robin Roberts knows firsthand that it's a journey of peaks and valleys. The  co-anchor, who is celebrating 20 years with the morning news program, revealed in a new interview with ET that her longtime partner, Amber Laign's, treatment has been suspended «for the time.»«She’s had some complications with the chemotherapy,» Roberts explained. «They’re working it out. We’re gonna figure it out.

Michael Strahan's latest video offers an adorable glimpse into what his childhood might have looked like, and features a totally different side of the star.MORE: Michael Strahan shares story of support from GMA co-star that leaves her in tearsThe Good Morning America star paid a visit to his mother, Louise Strahan, and he shared a sweet video of what the two got up to while spending some mother-son quality time together.The 50-year-old was born in Houston, Texas, and undoubtedly gets his love of sports – he was a quarterback for the New York Giants for over a decade – from his mom, who was a basketball coach.WATCH: Michael's daughter makes her runway debutMORE: Michael Strahan's sweet message of support for friend and co-star Robin RobertsMichael first challenged fans to a guessing game, sharing a slew of images of him and his mom playing cards as the two pensively looked at their respective decks and tried to beat one another.He posed the challenge in his caption, writing: "Okay… a game of mom vs son… how do you all think it ended????"While fans took to the comments and placed their bets, commenting: "You didn't WIN & I clearly see the cards you're hiding!! Queen wisdom was way TOO MUCH for you!!!" and: "She whooped your behind!!! Cause you get it from your Momma!" his co-star had the sweetest comment of all. The two took their game very seriouslyFellow morning show host Robin Roberts wrote: "Being together like that you both won!"MORE: Michael Strahan sparks concern with new videoMORE: Michael Strahan has fans in stitches as he shares new video from his home in New YorkMichael was sure to not leave fans hanging, and revealed the results of the game in a subsequent video.

Good Morning America star Robin Roberts was left feeling "truly humbled and grateful" after celebrating her 20-year anniversary on the daytime show.MORE: Michael Strahan's sweet message of support for friend and co-star Robin RobertsThe 61-year-old star took to Instagram after the ABC broadcast aired, sharing a sweet message of thanks to her loyal team who have stuck by her side over the years. Robin was surrounded by her all-female co-workers as they toasted her landmark milestone with glasses of champagne.

Robin Roberts is one strong woman, but even she had a hard time processing her longtime partner, Amber Laign's, breast cancer diagnosis. During her April 12 interview with Tamron Hall, Roberts opened up about how she dealt with the news, and how she's doing now. “I didn't get terrible [emotional] till the end [of the video] about Amber," Roberts said, fighting back tears, of the emotional video she posted on Instagram revealing Laign's diagnosis.Roberts -- who was previously diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007 and myelodysplastic syndrome, a bone marrow disease, in 2012 — went on to share how watching Laign go through her health struggles is different than when she was dealing with her own journey.«Up until that point, when you are the patient going through it, you've got on your armor, and I'm an athlete at heart and my doctors are my coaches and I had a game plan, the chemotherapy, the treatment,» the 61-year-old newswoman explained. «When your loved one is going through it, you feel so helpless.»«And I have been more emotional about her than I was my two times combined,» Roberts admitted. «But God is good and it's been challenging.»Roberts shared news of Laign's diagnosis alongside an emotional video on Instagram in February.«My sweet Amber wanted me to tell you something that she’s been facing. At the end of last year, Amber was diagnosed with breast cancer,» Roberts said of her partner of more than 15 years.

Robin Roberts is currently facing a challenging time as her partner, Amber Laign undergoes treatment for breast cancer.But the GMA star has the support of her co-hosts, including Michael Strahan who has given her a well-deserved boost on Instagram with a heartfelt message which she much appreciated. MORE: Robin Roberts opens up about working from home woes with partner Amber Laign The former NFL player paid tribute to his friend and colleague as she continues to promote her new book which has just been released. WATCH: Michael Strahan and Robin Roberts are friendship goals Alongside a set photo of the Good Morning America team - including Lara Spencer and George Stephanopolous too - all holding the publication, he wrote:  "Proud of my friend @robinrobertsgma on her new book 'Brighter by the Day: Waking Up to New Hopes and Dreams' that’s out today!! "The book is a guide to instilling hope and optimism into your lives, something Robin does on a daily basis. Go get yourself a copy.

Good Morning America anchor Robin Roberts has woken the country up by saying those three iconic words: “Good morning, America.” It’s a responsibility she doesn’t take lightly, we learn in her new book , out April 12. Before uttering the nationwide wakeup call, Roberts takes a breath and centers herself, fully feeling the weight and the honor of being the first voice many Americans hear on a daily basis. In Brighter by the Day—her fourth book—Roberts unpacks how she’s remained hopeful and optimistic even in the face of numerous struggles, from battling breast cancer and myelodysplastic syndrome, a disease of the bone marrow, to now fighting alongside longtime partner Amber Laign as she too battles breast cancer.