Joelle Garguilo
Joelle Garguilo is an Emmy® Award-winning entertainment reporter for WABC. A native New Yorker, she began her career in broadcast television 15 years ago at NBC, interviewing hundreds of stars on the screen and stage including Oprah Winfrey, Tom Cruise, George Clooney, Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington, Jim Carrey, Zendaya, Timothee Chalamet, Julia Roberts, Tony Bennett, Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth, among others.

Throughout her tenure, she held multiple roles across the network. Most recently, she worked as an on-air entertainment and features reporter for "New York Live," correspondent for "E!" News while contributing at the "Today Show with Hoda & Jenna" and has covered some of the biggest entertainment events of this last year, including the "Oppenheimer," "Barbie," and "Mission Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part 1" premieres, the Met Gala, the MTV VMAs and the Tribeca Film Festival, among many others.

As a contributor to the "Today Show with Hoda & Jenna" since 2021, she hosted the special segment "Scoop on the Scene," an entertainment news segment combining entertainment news and celebrity interviews as well as co-developed and hosted the live and taped segments for "Just the Good News." Garguilo began her career with NBC News Mobile where she wrote, produced, edited, and anchored human interest, news, and features packages. From there, Garguilo joined the weekend "TODAY" show launching "POPStart" as host and producer, as well as introducing "Orange Room." Simultaneously, she was reporting for New York Live which included the opportunity to co-host Golden Globes® live pre-show specials and co-host their SNL 40th anniversary special. Garguilo also created "POPSTART EXTRA" for TODAY.com where she wrote, hosted and edited all digital segments.

Garguilo's talents have earned her two Emmy® Awards, one for the Magazine Program "New York Live Home for the Holidays" and a second for Outstanding Entertainment: Program Features/Segment for New York Live Features/Segments.

In addition to entertainment coverage, Garguilo has a passion for sharing lifestyle, small business, human interest, and "feel good" content. Earlier in her career, she worked as a financial analyst for New Line Cinema.

Garguilo, her husband, and two children reside in New York.

Joelle's Stories
Eyewitness News sits down with cast of 'Mufasa: The Lion King,' in theaters now
'Mufasa: The Lion King:' is a brand new prequel, telling the story of Mufasa's rise and the origins of his rivalry with Scar.
Eyewitness News gets behind the scenes look at the Radio City Rockettes
Joelle Garguilo went behind the scenes to see what it takes to join the famous Radio City Rockettes kickline and perform up to four shows a day during the holiday season.
Mystery letters to Santa sent to random NYC apartment spur nonprofit and Hollywood interest
While 34th Street has its famous miracle, 12 blocks south on 22nd Street, another one has been unfolding, one that no one can seem to explain.
'Gypsy' returns to Broadway with legendary actress Audra McDonald
Six-time Tony Award-winning actress Audra McDonald will take center stage, making her the first black actress to step into the legendary role of Mama Rose.
'Nickel Boys' cast, director reflect on innovative new film
Viewers don't just watch these characters' journey -- we experience it through their perspective and the camera acts as their eyes.
Cult classic movie 'Death Becomes Her' revived with Broadway musical adaptation
The movie "Death Becomes Her" starring Meryl Streep, Goldie Hawn, and Bruce Willis is getting a dazzling rebirth on Broadway.
Mickey Mouse helps kick off Disney's global toy drive in New York City
Santa Claus is getting a little help this year from another icon: Mickey Mouse.
Grandma Stand offers a respite for overwhelmed New Yorkers
The Grandma Stand is a portable pop-up offering New Yorkers a place to take a seat and take a breath.
Storefront Stories: Shopping small businesses for the holidays
Before you head out to the mall or open up your laptop to do some browsing, you may want to consider shopping small. From candy shops and toy stores to the workshops of artisans, you can enrich your community and find unique gifts at small businesses.
'Come Join The Parade' book tells of characters and memories of Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Elizabeth Kahane has been capturing the parade for 25 years through her camera, and now her new book "Come Join The Parade" tells the magic and view of what is an American tradition.