Date of Birth: March 24, 1962
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Biography
Star Jones is an American lawyer, journalist, television personality, fashion designer, author, and women’s and diversity advocate. She was born Starlet Marie Jones on March 24, 1962, in Badin, North Carolina. She is best known for her role as one of the original co-hosts on the popular daytime talk show “The View,” where she served from 1997 to 2006. Jones graduated from American University with a Bachelor of Arts in Administration of Justice in 1983 and earned her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Houston Law Center in 1986. She began her career as a prosecutor in the Kings County District Attorney’s Office in Brooklyn, New York, before transitioning into television. Her legal expertise and charismatic personality quickly made her a sought-after commentator and analyst. Throughout her career, Jones has been a prominent advocate for heart health awareness, particularly focusing on women and African Americans. She has also been involved in various philanthropic activities and has written several books, including her autobiography “You Have to Stand for Something, or You’ll Fall for Anything.”
5 Interesting Facts about Star Jones
1. Star Jones underwent gastric bypass surgery in 2003, which led to a significant weight loss and public discussion about the procedure.
2. She has appeared on numerous television shows beyond “The View,” including “The Celebrity Apprentice” and “The Star Jones Show.”
3. Jones was a contestant on the fourth season of “The Celebrity Apprentice,” where she raised significant funds for the American Heart Association.
4. She has served as an advocate for the American Heart Association’s National Volunteer Spokesperson for the “Go Red for Women” movement.
5. Star Jones married Ricardo Lugo in a lavish ceremony on a cruise ship in 2018.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Star Jones
1. “I was a fat girl who was unhappy; I was not a fat girl who had body image issues.”
2. “Success is a journey, not a destination.”
3. “I’m not a size. I’m a person.”
4. “You have to stand for something, or you’ll fall for anything.”
5. “The most important thing is to be happy with yourself.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
The highest net worth Star Jones achieved is estimated to be around $18 million.
Children
Star Jones does not have any biological children. However, she is a stepmother to her husband Ricardo Lugo’s son, Jake Lugo.
Relevant Links
1. [Star Jones – IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0428340/
2. [Star Jones – Biography – IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0428340/bio
3. [Star Jones – The View – ABC](https://abc.com/shows/the-view/cast/star-jones
5. [Star Jones – Twitter](https://twitter.com/StarJonesEsq
