Quick Info
| Profession | Television Personality |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 06/01/1970 |
| Age | 56 years |
| Birthplace | Queens, New York City, U.S |
Latest News about Julie Chen Moonves
03/07/2026
Julie Chen Moonves discussed the upcoming 28th season of Big Brother in a new interview tied to Paramount’s season promotion. The piece focused on her continued role as host and her remarks about casting rumors around the show.
02/07/2026
Paramount published a feature with Julie Chen Moonves about the 28th season of Big Brother. The coverage highlighted her ongoing involvement with the franchise and positioned her as the public face of the new season.
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Bio/Wiki
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 5" (165 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Saint Francis Preparatory School, New York, USA |
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| College/University | University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Degree | Double degree in Broadcast Journalism and English (1991) |
Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity |
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| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 23/12/2004 |
| Spouse | Leslie Roy Moonves |
Family
| Father | David Chen |
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| Mother | Wang Ling Chen |
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| Spouse | Leslie Roy Moonves |
| Children | Charlie |
| Maternal Grandfather | Lou Gaw Tong |
Career
| Debut | Began as an intern at CBS Morning News in June 1989 |
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| Career Highlights |
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| Recent Work | Continues as host of Big Brother; released But First, God: An Audio Memoir of Spiritual Discovery in 2023, reflecting on her faith journey. |
Social Media
| https://x.com/JCMoonves |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Julie Chen Moonves is of Chinese descent and her family immigrated to the U.S. after the Chinese Civil War. | |
| 2. She aspired to study at Wellesley College but chose USC instead after high school. | |
| 3. Started her media journey as an intern where she managed calls and faxes. | |
| 4. Worked her way up from a desk assistant to a producer at ABC News. | |
| 5. Reported for WCBS-TV and transitioned to CBS early morning shows that shaped her career. | |
| 6. Nicknamed 'Chenbot' during her early hosting days on 'Big Brother' due to her scripted interactions. | |
| 7. Left 'The Talk' amid controversies surrounding her husband, Les Moonves. | |
| 8. Revealed her family's financial struggles and her grandfather's polygamist past in an episode of 'The Talk'. | |
| 9. Julie Chen Moonves is of Chinese descent; her family are Chinese immigrants | |
| 10. Her maternal grandfather Lou Gaw Tong was a self-made businessman who became wealthy through grocery stores | |
| 11. Started her media journey as an intern answering phones and making faxes at CBS Morning News | |
| 12. Reported for WCBS-TV before transitioning to CBS early morning shows | |
| 13. Turned the phrase but first into Big Brother's official catchphrase | |
| 14. Left The Talk in 2018 following sexual assault and harassment allegations against her husband Les Moonves | |
| 15. Embraced Christianity in 2018, which became a transformative spiritual awakening documented in her 2023 audiobook |