Meredith Vieira has been a fixture on TV for decades.

“But it went over like a lead balloon,” she said (viaEntertainment Weekly).

I said, ‘But, Meredith, we’ve been on the air 20 years.

Meredith Vieira smiling

Youknewwhat we did here.'"

Vieriastood up for herself as a working mom, and many people haven’t forgotten.

Vieira told theLos Angeles Timeswhen asked about the impact of her leaving “60 Minutes.”

Meredith Vieira smiling

“I would not have expected it this was a young woman who knows the story.

Here’s to a mom looking out for herself and her needs!