Maria Menounos is an Emmy-winning television host, journalist, producer, and author, recognized for her extensive career across major networks and her entrepreneurial venture into online entertainment. After making a significant impact as a reporter for Channel One News, covering events like the 2001 El Salvador earthquakes and interviewing President George W. Bush, Maria Menounos quickly transitioned into a prominent career across major television networks. Following her graduation from Emerson College in 2000, she joined Entertainment Tonight as a correspondent in 2002, covering movies, music, and fashion.

Her career continued to ascend when she moved to Access Hollywood in 2005. Menounos also built a presence in acting, appearing in films such as ‘Fantastic Four’ (2005) and ‘Kickin’ It Old Skool’ (2007), as well as TV series like ‘One Tree Hill’ and ‘Scrubs’. She lent her voice and likeness to the character Eva Adara in the 2005 video game ‘James Bond 007: From Russia with Love’. Throughout her dynamic career, Maria Menounos has excelled in various hosting and producing roles.

In this capacity, she has participated in tag team matches and frequently hosted red-carpet events for the esteemed WWE Hall of Fame. Her commitment to public health advocacy is equally notable; she publicly shared her experiences with a benign brain tumor in 2017 and a stage II pancreatic cancer diagnosis in 2023, raising awareness for early detection and encouraging proactive health management. Menounos is a passionate advocate for social change, founding ‘Take Action Hollywood!’ to promote various causes and actively working with organizations such as the Red Cross. Her global recognition was further underscored in 2023 when she co-hosted the Miss Universe pageant and was granted dual citizenship with Greece.