Shaun Robinson
American television host, author, producer, philanthropist, television personality, and actress
About Shaun Robinson
Born 1962. Shaun Robinson is an American actor, journalist, film actor and writer.
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. 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. The book of motivational advice and anecdotes presents quotes and stories from role models notable for confidence, determination and generosity.
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.
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Who is Shaun Robinson?
American television host, author, producer, philanthropist, television personality, and actress
When was Shaun Robinson born?
Shaun Robinson was born on 11 July 1962 in Detroit.
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Shaun Robinson is an actor, journalist, film actor and writer.
What nationality is Shaun Robinson?
Shaun Robinson is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Shaun Robinson. https://biography.guide/shaun-robinson/
MLA: "Shaun Robinson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/shaun-robinson/.
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