Julie Chen

Date of Birth: January 6, 1970

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

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Biography

Julie Chen is an American television personality, news anchor, and producer for CBS. She is best known as the host of the U.S. version of the reality television program “Big Brother,” a role she has held since the show’s debut in July 2000. Additionally, Chen was a co-host and the moderator of the CBS daytime show “The Talk” for eight seasons. Born in Queens, New York, Julie Chen pursued her passion for journalism at the University of Southern California, where she graduated with a degree in broadcast journalism and English. She started her career as a news assistant at CBS Morning News, eventually climbing the ranks to become a producer and later an anchor.

5 Interesting Facts about Julie Chen

1. Julie Chen is fluent in Mandarin Chinese.

2. She was once an intern at CBS Morning News, where she met her future husband, Les Moonves.

3. Julie Chen has been nicknamed “Chenbot” due to her precise and calm delivery of lines on “Big Brother.”

4. She had plastic surgery on her eyes early in her career to make them appear larger, a decision she has openly discussed.

5. Julie Chen took her husband’s last name professionally in 2018, becoming Julie Chen Moonves.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Julie Chen

1. “I believe everything happens for a reason, and what you go through builds character and makes you a much stronger person.”

2. “I started at CBS as an intern in the early ’90s, and my very first day on the job, I was given the assignment of watching ‘Big Brother’ from around the world.”

3. “I love hosting ‘Big Brother.’ It’s my guilty pleasure. At the end of the day, it’s entertainment.”

4. “I’m not a competitive person, but I love the competition.”

5. “When you are destined for greatness, it shows.”