Shaun Robinson (born July 12, 1962) is an American television host, author, producer, philanthropist, television personality and actress. She is perhaps best known for hosting Access Hollywood (1999–2015) and 90 Day Fiancé and its spin-offs (2016–present). 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.

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 attend Spelman College.

Career Robinson's career began in Detroit at WGPR-TV (now WWJ-TV), the first African-American owned television station in the U.S. After that Robinson was a medical reporter and weekend anchor for WISN-TV in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where her series on women and cancer garnered her an Associated Press award. She also served as host of the daily talk show Milwaukee's Talking. Robinson later joined newly formed KEYE-TV in Austin, Texas, in 1995, as a reporter and anchor where her series "Profiles in Power", focusing on women who made an impact in Central Texas, earned Robinson an American Women in Radio and Television award. In 1999, she started working as a weekend anchor and correspondent for Access Hollywood, a job that eventually lasted for 16 years.

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

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. The book of motivational advice and anecdotes presents quotes and stories from role models notable for confidence, determination and generosity. The book inspires girls to find their inner strength, become confident, and believe in themselves.

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.

Filmography

As actress +Film and television rolesYearTitleRoleNotes2000Any Day NowReporter #2Episode: "You Think I Am Lying to You?"2001America's SweetheartsNevada AnchorwomanFilmDr. Dolittle 2Newscaster2003Bruce AlmightyCharmedKinesha RobinsonEpisode: "Forget Me... Not"She SpiesTV BroadcasterEpisode: "Cover Me"Half & HalfLingerie ClerkEpisode: "The Big College Admission Episode"2006Studio 60Monitor Reporter #3Episode: "Pilot"2008Law & Order: Criminal IntentShaun RobinsonEpisode: "Vanishing Act"2009MonkTalk Show HostEpisode: "Mr. Monk Takes the Stand"2012Last Man StandingShaun RobinsonEpisode: "Tree of Strife"2014Jessica Paré Can Eat Whatever She WantsN/AShort film2019Games People PlayKris Kensington5 episodes

As herself +Television hosting and other creditsYearTitleRoleNotes1968Operation: EntertainmentOperation Entertainment GirlEpisode: "Episode #2.5"1999–2015Access HollywoodCorrespondent / Host2002The Parkers HerselfEpisode: "It's Showtime"8th Annual Soul Train Lady of Soul AwardsPresenterTV special2002–2003The Proud FamilyHerself (voice)Episodes: "Hip-Hop Helicopter" and "Hooray for Iesha"2004TV One AccessHost2005The ContenderHerselfUncredited; Episode: "Betrayed"2006The ViewCo-HostEpisodes: "Episode dated 5 December 2006" and "Episode dated 8 December 2006"2007–2008DirtHerself3 episodes2009Who Wants to Be a MillionaireGuest Host5 episodes2013Hit the FloorHerselfEpisode: "Pilot"Real Husbands of Hollywood Episode: "The Harter They Fall"2016–2190 Day FiancéHost8 episodes2016–2190 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?Host15 episodes2017–2090 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 DaysHost7 episodes2018American Dream: DetroitIntervieweeDocumentary2018TLC's Royal Wedding RevealedHostTV special201990 Day Fiancé: The Other WayHost3 episodes202190 Day Bares AllHost21 episodes2021–2290 Day: The Single LifeHost4 episodes2022Darcey & StaceyHostEpisodes: "The Twins Tell All Part 1" and "The Twins Tell All Part 2"202590 Day: The Last ResortHost5 episodes

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