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Shaun Robinson
Shaun Robinson (born July 12, 1962) is an American
television host, author, producer, philanthropist, television Shaun Robinson
personality and actress.[1] She is perhaps best known for
hosting Access Hollywood (1999–2015) and 90 Day Fiancé
and its spin-offs (2016–present).[2] Her accolades include an
Emmy Award for her live coverage of A Grand Night in
Harlem for the Black Sports and Entertainment Hall of
Fame.[1]

Early life
Shaun Robinson was born on July 12, 1962, in Detroit,
Michigan. She has a brother and two sisters. She is a graduate
of Cass Technical High School. She then moved to Atlanta to Robinson in May 2013
attend Spelman College. Born July 12, 1962
Detroit, Michigan,
Career United States
Occupations Actress · journalist ·
Robinson's career began in Detroit at WGPR-TV (now WWJ- television host ·
TV), the first African-American owned television station in the television
U.S.[3] After that Robinson was a medical reporter and personality · author
weekend anchor for WISN-TV in Milwaukee, Wisconsin,
Notable work Access Hollywood
where her series on women and cancer garnered her an
(1999-2015) 90 Day
Associated Press award. She also served as host of the daily
talk show Milwaukee's Talking. Robinson later joined newly Fiancé (2016–
formed KEYE-TV in Austin, Texas, in 1995, as a reporter and present)
anchor where her series "Profiles in Power", focusing on Website www.shaunrobinson
women who made an impact in Central Texas, earned .com (https://www.s
Robinson an American Women in Radio and Television award. haunrobinson.com/)
In 1999, she started working as a weekend anchor and
correspondent for Access Hollywood, a job that eventually
lasted for 16 years.[4][5]

Before joining Access Hollywood, Robinson was a reporter and anchor for WSVN-TV in Miami,
Florida. During her tenure there, Robinson anchored coverage of both the Clinton impeachment
hearings and of Hurricane George, which devastated the Florida Keys. She traveled to Oklahoma to
profile survivors of the Oklahoma City bombing. She filled in for Meredith Vieira on Who Wants to
Be a Millionaire for the week of June 8–12, 2009. She has contributed reports to television shows
NBC Nightly News and Today.

In October 2010, Robinson was a guest star on a celebrity edition episode of the game show Don't
Forget the Lyrics. She played and won $10,000 for her selected charity, Girls, Inc. Robinson co-
hosted the NBC coverage of the Tournament of Roses Parade with Al Roker in 2011 and 2012.[1]
She has provided coverage for the Academy Awards, Golden Globes, Emmy Awards and Grammy

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Awards.[1] In 2016, Robinson began hosting Tell All specials for TLC’s 90 Day Fiancé and its spin-
offs.[4]In 2019, Robinson landed the role of Kris Kensington on BET’s Games People Play.[4] In
February 2020, Forbes published an article about Robinson as part of the magazine's an ongoing
series "The Secrets of Successful Women."[4]

Her first book titled Exactly As I Am: Celebrated Women Share Candid Advice with Today’s Girls
on What it Takes to Believe in Yourself was published on March 31, 2009, by Ballantine Books.[6]
The book of motivational advice and anecdotes presents quotes and stories from role models
notable for confidence, determination and generosity.[6] The book inspires girls to find their inner
strength, become confident, and believe in themselves.[7]

Personal life
In 1994, Robinson married MLB player Darryl Hamilton, but they later divorced.

Philanthropy
Robinson has launched a nonprofit organization to help empower girls and young women. The
S.H.A.U.N. Foundation for Girls supports small charities that are doing work in five key areas of
girls issues: (S)TEM, (H)EALTH, (A)RTS, (U)NITY and (N)EIGHBORHOODS. Robinson and her
foundation have been featured on the CBS show, Hidden Heroes.[1]

Filmography

As actress

Film and television roles

Year Title Role Notes

2000 Any Day Now Reporter #2 Episode: "You Think I Am Lying to You?"
Nevada
America's Sweethearts
2001 Anchorwoman
Film
Dr. Dolittle 2
Newscaster
Bruce Almighty
Charmed Kinesha Robinson Episode: "Forget Me... Not"
2003 She Spies TV Broadcaster Episode: "Cover Me"

Episode: "The Big College Admission

Half & Half Lingerie Clerk
Episode"
2006 Studio 60 Monitor Reporter #3 Episode: "Pilot"

2008 Law & Order: Criminal Intent Shaun Robinson Episode: "Vanishing Act"

2009 Monk Talk Show Host Episode: "Mr. Monk Takes the Stand"
2012 Last Man Standing Shaun Robinson Episode: "Tree of Strife"

Jessica Paré Can Eat Whatever She

2014 N/A Short film
Wants
2019 Games People Play Kris Kensington 5 episodes

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As herself

Television hosting and other credits

Year Title Role Notes

Operation
1968 Operation: Entertainment Episode: "Episode #2.5"
Entertainment Girl

1999–
Access Hollywood Correspondent / Host
2015
The Parkers Herself Episode: "It's Showtime"
2002 8th Annual Soul Train Lady
Presenter TV special
of Soul Awards

2002– Episodes: "Hip-Hop Helicopter" and "Hooray for

The Proud Family Herself (voice)
2003 Iesha"
2004 TV One Access Host

2005 The Contender Herself Uncredited; Episode: "Betrayed"

Episodes: "Episode dated 5 December 2006"

2006 The View Co-Host
and "Episode dated 8 December 2006"
2007–
Dirt Herself 3 episodes
2008

Who Wants to Be a
2009 Guest Host 5 episodes
Millionaire

Hit the Floor Episode: "Pilot"

2013 Real Husbands of Herself
Episode: "The Harter They Fall"
Hollywood

2016–
90 Day Fiancé Host 8 episodes
21

2016– 90 Day Fiancé: Happily

Host 15 episodes
21 Ever After?
2017– 90 Day Fiancé: Before the
Host 7 episodes
20 90 Days

2018 American Dream: Detroit Interviewee Documentary

TLC's Royal Wedding
2018 Host TV special
Revealed

90 Day Fiancé: The Other

2019 Host 3 episodes
Way

2021 90 Day Bares All Host 21 episodes

2021–
90 Day: The Single Life Host 4 episodes
22

Episodes: "The Twins Tell All Part 1" and "The

2022 Darcey & Stacey Host
Twins Tell All Part 2"

References
1. "About Shaun" (https://www.shaunrobinson.com/about-shaun). Shaun Robinson. Retrieved
July 7, 2020.
2. "Shaun Robinson calls out former 'Access Hollywood' cohost Billy Bush over 'white privilege' "
(https://ew.com/tv/shaun-robinson-calls-out-billy-bush-white-privilege/). EW.com. Retrieved
July 8, 2020.
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3. "Veteran Journalist Shaun Robinson Dishes On Her New Mega-Project With Lifetime Network"
(https://shadowandact.com/veteran-journalist-shaun-robinson-dishes-on-her-new-mega-project
-with-lifetime-network). shadowandact.com. Retrieved July 8, 2020.
4. Brownlee, Dana. "The Secrets Of Successful Women: Broadcast Journalist Shaun Robinson"
(https://www.forbes.com/sites/danabrownlee/2020/02/16/the-secrets-of-successful-women-bro
adcast-journalist-shaun-robinson/). Forbes. Retrieved July 8, 2020.
5. Ausiello, Michael (June 3, 2020). "Shaun Robinson Calls Out Ex-Access Hollywood Co-Anchor
Billy Bush for 'Pain' His 'White Privilege' Caused Her" (https://tvline.com/2020/06/03/shaun-robi
nson-billy-bush-feud-access-hollywood-white-privilege/). TVLine. Retrieved July 8, 2020.
6. "Nonfiction Book Review: Exactly as I Am: Celebrated Women Share Candid Advice with
Today's Girls on What It Takes to Believe in Yourself by Shaun Robinson, Author Ballantine
Books $18 (127p) ISBN 978-0-345-51195-9" (https://www.publishersweekly.com/978-0-345-51
195-9). PublishersWeekly.com. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
7. "Exactly as I Am: Celebrated Women Share Candid Advice with Today's Girls on What It Takes
to Believe in Yourself" (http://www.femininemedianetwork.com/shop/exactly-as-i-am-celebrated
-women-share-candid-advice-with-todays-girls-on-what-it-takes-to-believe-in-yourself/).
www.femininemedianetwork.com. Retrieved July 7, 2020.

External links
Shaun Robinson (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0993669/) at IMDb

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