Shaun Robinson facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Shaun Robinson
Robinson in November 2024
Born	(1962-07-12) July 12, 1962 (age 62) Detroit, Michigan, United States
Occupation	Actress journalist television host television personality author
Notable work	Access Hollywood (1999-2015) 90 Day Fiancé (2016–present)

Shaun Robinson (born July 12, 1962) is an American television host, author, and actress. She is well-known for hosting Access Hollywood from 1999 to 2015. She also hosts 90 Day Fiancé and its related shows since 2016. Shaun has won an Emmy Award for her live reporting. This award was for her coverage of A Grand Night in Harlem.

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's Amazing Career Journey

Shaun Robinson's career started in Detroit at WGPR-TV. This was the first TV station in the U.S. owned by African-Americans. Later, she worked at WISN-TV in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. There, she was a medical reporter and weekend anchor. Her series about women and cancer won an Associated Press award. She also hosted a talk show called Milwaukee's Talking.

Reporting and Hosting 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 difference in Central Texas. This series earned her an American Women in Radio and Television award. In 1999, she began working for Access Hollywood. She was a weekend anchor and correspondent for 16 years.

Before Access Hollywood, Shaun worked at WSVN-TV in Miami, Florida. She reported on important events like the Clinton impeachment hearings. She also covered Hurricane George in the Florida Keys. Shaun traveled to Oklahoma to report on survivors of the Oklahoma City bombing. She even filled in as a host for Who Wants to Be a Millionaire for a week in 2009. Shaun has also reported for NBC Nightly News and Today.

Shaun Robinson in May 2013

In 2010, Shaun was a guest on the game show Don't Forget the Lyrics. She won $10,000 for her chosen charity, Girls, Inc.. She co-hosted the NBC coverage of the Tournament of Roses Parade in 2011 and 2012. Shaun has also covered major awards shows. These include the Academy Awards, Golden Globes, Emmy Awards, and Grammy Awards.

Hosting 90 Day Fiancé and Acting

Since 2016, Shaun has hosted the "Tell All" specials for TLC’s 90 Day Fiancé and its related shows. In 2019, she played Kris Kensington on BET’s Games People Play. In 2020, Forbes magazine wrote an article about Shaun. It was part of their series "The Secrets of Successful Women."

Authoring Books

Shaun's 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 shares inspiring stories and advice from successful women. It helps girls find their inner strength and believe in themselves.

Giving Back: Philanthropy

Shaun Robinson started a nonprofit organization to help girls and young women. It is called The S.H.A.U.N. Foundation for Girls. This foundation supports smaller charities that focus on five main areas for girls:

• (S)TEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
• (H)EALTH
• (A)RTS
• (U)NITY
• (N)EIGHBORHOODS

Shaun and her foundation have been featured on the CBS show, Hidden Heroes.

Film and Television Roles

As an Actress

As Herself