Adriana Diaz
Adriana Diaz is a dynamic American television journalist who’s currently making a name for herself at CBS News. She co-hosts CBS Saturday Morning and co-anchors CBS News 24/7 Mornings. Before stepping into the spotlight at CBS, she sharpened her reporting skills at Channel One News, a program aimed at younger audiences, and even spent some time as a financial analyst at Goldman Sachs.
Fluent in Mandarin, Diaz took on the role of CBS News’ Asia correspondent in Beijing from 2016 to 2017, where she covered major stories across the region. After her stint in Asia, she returned to the U.S. and became a national correspondent for CBS News, based in Chicago. During this period, she occasionally filled in at Chicago’s WBBM-TV and also worked as a digital journalist for CBSN. She even anchored the Saturday edition of CBS Weekend News until 2024.
From September 2024 to October 2025, Diaz co-anchored CBS Mornings Plus, an additional hour of morning programming that streamed on CBS digital platforms and aired on select CBS stations. Sadly, the show was canceled due to budget cuts following the Paramount–Skydance merger.
In January 2026, Diaz took on an expanded role at CBS, becoming the co-host of CBS Saturday Morning and co-anchor of CBS News 24/7 Mornings alongside Kelly O’Grady, joining Vladimir Duthiers on the broadcast.
Adriana Diaz Age
So, how old is Adriana? As of 2026, she’s 42 years old. Born on January 1, 1984, in The Bronx, New York, she rings in her birthday every year on that very date.
Adriana Diaz Education
Adriana graduated from Stuyvesant High School in New York City. She also holds a master’s degree in Public Affairs and Public Administration from Columbia University.
Adriana Diaz Nationality
Adriana proudly holds American nationality and citizenship. Growing up in The Bronx, she embraces her roots in the United States and identifies with her white heritage.
Adriana Diaz Height | Measurements
Adriana stands at about 5 feet 4 inches tall (around 1.62 m), which is pretty average for a woman. However, she hasn’t shared any specifics about her other body measurements publicly.
Adriana Diaz Parents
Raised in The Bronx, Adriana grew up surrounded by the love and support of her parents. They are of Dominican descent, and she has an older brother named Gabe. While she keeps her parents’ identities private, we’re on the lookout for more information and will update this section as soon as we can.
Adriana Diaz Husband | Children
Adriana is happily married to her wonderful husband, Bryan Smith, who works as a cardiologist at the University of Chicago Medical Center. They celebrated their wedding at the beautiful Chicago Botanic Garden. Adriana also shared the exciting news that they were expecting a daughter in 2021. The couple lives in Chicago with their adorable dog, Lava.
Adriana Diaz CBS News
Currently, Adriana serves as a national correspondent and journalist based in Chicago, Illinois. She’s the face behind the Saturday edition of CBS Weekend News, reporting from the CBS News Chicago Agency on the WBBM-television channel. Adriana joined the station back in 2012, and during her time at CBS, she has covered significant events like the gun violence crisis in Chicago, the impact of COVID-19 on hospitals, the Flint water crisis, and the journeys of migrants walking from Mexico to the U.S.
Before her current role, Adriana worked as an Asian correspondent stationed in Beijing, China. There, she utilized her Mandarin skills to report on various topics, including science, culture, and politics, as they relate to U.S.-China relations. She has even reported from inside North Korea on two occasions, documenting the country’s political landscape and isolation. Additionally, Adriana has covered stories from the Korean Demilitarized Zone, South Korea, Japan, and Laos. Notably, she also reported on Pope Francis’ visits to Israel and Palestine in 2014, Brazil in 2013, and Cuba in 2015
Adriana Diaz Salary
As a journalist and correspondent for CBS News, Adriana earns a pretty impressive salary. On average, she brings in around $160,000 a year.
Adriana Diaz’s Net Worth
With her extensive experience in the media industry, Adriana has managed to build a solid financial foundation over the years. Her estimated net worth stands at about $4 million.