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Shaun Robinson
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Access Hollywood (1999-2015) 90 Day Fiancé (2016–present) |
Shaun Robinson (born July 12, 1962) is a well-known American television host, author, and actress. She is famous for hosting Access Hollywood for many years. She also hosts 90 Day Fiancé and its related shows. Shaun has won an Emmy Award for her live reporting. This award was for her coverage of A Grand Night in Harlem.
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Early Life and Education
Shaun Robinson was born in Detroit, Michigan, on July 12, 1962. She grew up with a brother and two sisters. Shaun went to Cass Technical High School. After high school, she moved to Atlanta to study at Spelman College.
Shaun Robinson's Career Journey
Shaun Robinson started her career in Detroit at WGPR-TV. This was the first TV station in the U.S. owned by African-Americans. Later, she worked as a medical reporter and weekend anchor for WISN-TV in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Her reports on women and cancer won her an Associated Press award. She also hosted a talk show called Milwaukee's Talking.
Early Reporting Roles
In 1995, Shaun joined KEYE-TV in Austin, Texas. She was a reporter and anchor there. Her series "Profiles in Power" focused on women who made a big difference in Central Texas. This series earned her an American Women in Radio and Television award. Before joining Access Hollywood, Shaun was a reporter and anchor for WSVN-TV in Miami, Florida. She reported on important events like the Clinton impeachment hearings. She also covered Hurricane George.
Hosting Access Hollywood
In 1999, Shaun Robinson began working for Access Hollywood. She started as a weekend anchor and correspondent. This job lasted for 16 years, until 2015. During this time, she covered many major events. She reported on the Academy Awards, Golden Globes, Emmy Awards, and Grammy Awards.
Other TV Appearances
Shaun has appeared on other popular TV shows. She filled in as a guest host for Who Wants to Be a Millionaire in 2009. She also contributed reports to NBC Nightly News and Today. In 2010, she was a guest star on Don't Forget the Lyrics. She won $10,000 for her chosen charity, Girls, Inc.. Shaun also co-hosted the NBC coverage of the Tournament of Roses Parade in 2011 and 2012.
Hosting 90 Day Fiancé
Since 2016, Shaun Robinson has been the host of the "Tell All" specials for TLC’s 90 Day Fiancé. She also hosts its spin-off shows. In 2019, Shaun played Kris Kensington on BET’s Games People Play. In 2020, Forbes magazine wrote an article about her. It was part of their series "The Secrets of Successful Women."
Authoring Books
Shaun Robinson is also an author. Her first book is called Exactly As I Am: Celebrated Women Share Candid Advice with Today’s Girls on What it Takes to Believe in Yourself. It was published in 2009. The book offers advice and stories from inspiring women. It helps girls find their inner strength and believe in themselves.
Personal Life
In 1994, Shaun Robinson married MLB player Darryl Hamilton. They later divorced.
Philanthropy and Helping Others
Shaun Robinson has started a nonprofit organization. It is called The S.H.A.U.N. Foundation for Girls. This foundation helps small charities that support girls and young women. It focuses on five main areas: (S)TEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), (H)EALTH, (A)RTS, (U)NITY, and (N)EIGHBORHOODS. Shaun and her foundation have been featured on the CBS show, Hidden Heroes.
Film and Television Roles
Shaun Robinson has appeared in various films and TV shows.
As an Actress
- Any Day Now (2000) as Reporter #2
- America's Sweethearts (2001) as Nevada Anchorwoman
- Dr. Dolittle 2 (2001) as Newscaster
- Bruce Almighty (2003) as Newscaster
- Charmed (2003) as Kinesha Robinson
- She Spies (2003) as TV Broadcaster
- Half & Half (2003) as Lingerie Clerk
- Studio 60 (2006) as Monitor Reporter #3
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2008) as Shaun Robinson
- Monk (2009) as Talk Show Host
- Last Man Standing (2012) as Shaun Robinson
- Jessica Paré Can Eat Whatever She Wants (2014) as N/A (Short film)
- Games People Play (2019) as Kris Kensington (5 episodes)
As Herself (Host/Presenter)
- Operation: Entertainment (1968) as Operation Entertainment Girl
- Access Hollywood (1999–2015) as Correspondent / Host
- The Parkers (2002) as Herself
- 8th Annual Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards (2002) as Presenter
- The Proud Family (2002–2003) as Herself (voice)
- TV One Access (2004) as Host
- The Contender (2005) as Herself
- The View (2006) as Co-Host
- Dirt (2007–2008) as Herself
- Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (2009) as Guest Host
- Hit the Floor (2013) as Herself
- Real Husbands of Hollywood (2013) as Herself
- 90 Day Fiancé (2016–2021) as Host
- 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? (2016–2021) as Host
- 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days (2017–2020) as Host
- American Dream: Detroit (2018) as Interviewee (Documentary)
- TLC's Royal Wedding Revealed (2018) as Host
- 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way (2019) as Host
- 90 Day Bares All (2021) as Host
- 90 Day: The Single Life (2021–2022) as Host
- Darcey & Stacey (2022) as Host
