Mad for Matt: Baby has a crush on TODAY host

Posted: Friday, February 27, 2009 3:46 PM by Vidya Rao

We know Matt has admirers all over the world, and that the likes of Ryan Seacrest can't resist his charm. But we had no idea Matt could make even the youngest of hearts flutter.

Case in point: Seven-month-old Madeline Spohr, who seems to have a crush on the TODAY host.

"In the mornings she’s fussy, but the second she’d hear Matt Lauer’s voice, she would stop whining and turn her whole body toward the sound of Matt joking with Meredith," her mother, Heather, wrote on the family's blog, "The Spohrs Are Multiplying." "We’ve even recorded The Today Show on our DVR so we can play it when she’s especially wound up. It works every time."

We’re glad we don't have to break the news to Madeline that Matt is already taken.

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That is the cutest post ever...look at those adorable big eyes! Matt should meet up with his littlest admirer "in person" soon

Linda Buchanan, Newbury Park, CA (Sent Friday, February 27, 2009 4:45 PM)

Thats adorable...Matt does have a voice worth listening to!

Heather H. - San Antonio, TX (Sent Friday, February 27, 2009 5:01 PM)

What a wonderful article article, can you only imagine how cute it would be if Maddie had the opportunity to actually meet Matt? Hmmm...

Anissa, Tampa, FL (Sent Friday, February 27, 2009 5:08 PM)

I think you should bring Maddie and her parents to the Today Show to meet Matt in person! Seriously her face is MADE for TV! Her mom is pretty amazing too.

Jen, Missouri (Sent Friday, February 27, 2009 5:16 PM)

We are huge Maddie fans over in Florida. Would love to see her on the Today Show! Maddie and her brave mama are huge inspirations.

Maria, St. Petersburg, Florida (Sent Friday, February 27, 2009 5:16 PM)

What a cute baby...but starting a bit earlier with the boys! Her dad better be on watch!

Mike Goncalves (Sent Friday, February 27, 2009 5:19 PM)

I'm so excited to see Maddie getting some much deserved national attention! After the rough start she's had to life, it's awesome to see her smiling face on her mom's site on a regular basis. And it's even more exciting to see it featured on the Today Show's site!

At only 15 months, she could teach us all a thing or two about living life to it's fullest. And about enjoying Matt Lauer to his fullest, I suppose!

Meghan, Central Coast, CA (Sent Friday, February 27, 2009 5:20 PM)

Doesn't Matt want to meet his littlest, yet biggest fan. Because if someone is going to break it to her that he is taken, well it should be him. I am sure he will let her down easy.

Domestic Extraordinaire, Cleveland, OH (Sent Friday, February 27, 2009 5:22 PM)

How CUTE is that!!!

Nancy, Redondo Beach, CA (Sent Friday, February 27, 2009 6:45 PM)

That is funny...

C Los (Sent Friday, February 27, 2009 7:17 PM)

That's nothing. I know a two-year old girl that is crazy about the old Perry Mason TV show. She knows all of the characters in the show. It's hillarious.

Tom D Schieffer, Memphis, TN (Sent Friday, February 27, 2009 9:38 PM)

What a funny post, look at those big eyes, I bet Matt would be in love with her too. I totally got hooked reading through Heather's blog on the story of Madeline and her birth and first year of life. Thanks so much for finding this blog.

Roseanne, Los Angeles, Ca (Sent Friday, February 27, 2009 11:42 PM)

That is just too adorable! Matt has the comfort voice that helps us all function in the mornings! We hear his voice and we know we are o.k.! :)

Tina Tate, Kingsport, TN (Sent Saturday, February 28, 2009 7:07 AM)

I am surprised that Meredith has not already left a comment here. LOL

Judith, Charlottesville, VA (Sent Saturday, February 28, 2009 10:48 AM)

this is so darn cute. Matt you should feel good about someone having a crush on you. Way to cute!!!

Tammy, Toledo, Ohio (Sent Saturday, February 28, 2009 11:40 AM)

When our baby (now age 11) was Madeline's age, her "crush" was chairman of the federal reserves--Alan Greenspan. She would giggle and flap her arms and bounce up and down whenever he appeared on TV and somewhere I have the picture of him she ripped out of Business Week.

Kristin Gulley, Seattle, WA (Sent Sunday, March 01, 2009 12:38 PM)

How cute is that? Madeline should definitely be invited to see Matt in person! We would all like to see that!

Jamie, IL. (Sent Sunday, March 01, 2009 8:06 PM)

Wow, what a sweet little baby. She should be on the show to meet Matt!

Allison Worthington, Nashville (Sent Sunday, March 01, 2009 11:13 PM)

I hope Maddie gets the chance to woo Matt with those big peepers in person. She and her mom are an inspiration to any parents dealing with preemies.

Maura, Los Gatos, CA (Sent Sunday, March 01, 2009 11:16 PM)

Awesome baby, awesome blog! Maddie definitely deserves to meet Matt!

Kristine, Warrington, PA (Sent Sunday, March 01, 2009 11:22 PM)

She is SO CUTE!! She has good taste too!

Linda, Pine Grove, PA (Sent Monday, March 02, 2009 8:38 PM)

Every one loves Matt and knows he does a out standing job no matter where he is. He is the best and so is the cute adorable baby............

ML Notts Myrtle Bch, S.C. (Sent Thursday, March 05, 2009 8:07 AM)

Poor Sweet Madeline passed away yesterday...There are no words.

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March Of Dimes (Sent Wednesday, April 08, 2009 3:03 PM)

Our hearts go out to Madeline's family. Your beautiful little girl touched so many lives and her beautiful eyes and smile will never be forgotten.
Did she ever get to meet Matt? God bless you all.

Jane Hartford, CT (Sent Tuesday, April 14, 2009 10:44 AM)

I would love to see all of Matt's fans and Matt himself visit Heather's blog and make a donation in honor of Madeline. I did today, to honor her and her parents...and I will hug my kids much tighter tonight too...

Jen (Sent Friday, April 17, 2009 9:58 AM)

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