Michael Feldman: From Depp v. Heard Consulting to Supporting Savannah Guthrie
Public attention is currently focused on the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie. Amidst this ongoing search, scrutiny has also fallen on Savannah Guthrie’s husband, Michael Feldman, and his professional background, which includes a connection to the highly publicized defamation case between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard.
Feldman’s Role in the Depp v. Heard Case
Savannah Guthrie and Michael Feldman married in 2014 and share two children. While Guthrie is a prominent journalist,Feldman has established a career in strategic communications and consulting. He is a founding member and managing director at the Glover Park Group, and also a partner at FGS Global. it was through FGS Global that Feldman became linked to the legal battle between Johnny depp and Amber Heard.
During the 2022 defamation trial, Depp’s legal team, led by Camille Vasquez and Benjamin Chew, sought consulting services from FGS Global.Michael Feldman was among those at FGS Global who provided support to Depp’s legal strategy. Savannah Guthrie disclosed this connection during an interview with Vasquez and Chew on Today, clarifying that Feldman had not consulted with the lawyers directly before the interview [1].
The extent of FGS Global’s contribution to Depp’s legal success remains largely undisclosed, but Feldman’s involvement highlights a notable intersection between the high-profile trial and his professional life.
The Search for Nancy Guthrie
Currently, Feldman’s focus is on supporting his wife during the search for her mother, nancy Guthrie. Nancy was last seen at her home in Catalina Foothills,Arizona,on January 31st. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department launched a criminal examination after evidence suggested Nancy may have been taken against her will.
Savannah Guthrie has taken time away from Today while the search is underway. Both Savannah and her siblings, Cameron and Annie, have publicly appealed for information, sharing videos on social media and acknowledging the submission of a potential ransom note.
the FBI is now offering a reward of $100,000 for information leading to Nancy Guthrie’s safe return or the arrest and conviction of those involved in her disappearance.
Ongoing Investigation and Public Support
As of February 14, 2026, no arrests have been made in the case. Michael Feldman has been actively using social media,including [1] Instagram, to solicit public assistance in locating his mother-in-law. The situation has garnered important media attention, reportedly boosting viewership of Today, especially in conjunction with coverage of the Winter Olympics [1].
Hoda Kotb has returned to Today to cover for Guthrie, expressing her support for her colleague and her family [1].
The Pima County Sheriff’s department continues to investigate all leads in the case, and the Guthrie family awaits updates with hope and concern.