Katie Couric Opens up About Sexism During Her Career At Thursday's #WeSeeEqual forum Katie Couric Couric claimed she has been referred to as "cute" and "perky," according to Page Six. She even recalled a moment early in her career when she walked into a CNN meeting and an executive said: Katie Couric Couric said she was unaware of the sexual misconduct allegations against her former "Today Show" co-host Matt Lauer.