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Co-host of the ABC Television Network's The View

Star Jones, a lawyer and former prosecutor, is known to television viewers for her candor, confidence and uncanny ability to clarify muddy legal and social issues. Her knowledge of the law and talent for television has won her critical acclaim as a news and legal correspondent.

Ms. Jones is currently a co-host of The View, along with Meredith Vieira, Joy Behar, Lisa Ling and executive producer Barbara Walters. The View is the original forum where real women discuss relevant, everyday issues and share their daily, no-holds-barred opinions and lively, colorful conversations. The program premiered in August 1997 and is broadcast live from New York City. It consists of hot topics in the news, the best experts in their field, celebrity interviews and general entertainment. The View is also the strongest performer in ABC's 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. ET time period in seven years among women 18-49 (on a season-to-date basis).

Ms. Jones debuted on television in 1991 when she started moonlighting as a studio commentator for Court TV during the William Kennedy Smith rape trial. Ms. Jones was quickly lined up as a guest on the Today show; and a few months later she became the NBC legal correspondent for Today and Nightly News, covering the latest developments in the Mike Tyson rape case and the Rodney King police brutality trial. She landed an exclusive interview with Tyson after the imprisoned ex-heavyweight champion had dodged the press for a year and an exclusive interview with King after the sentencing of the two Los Angeles cops convicted of violating his civil rights. That success led to her own syndicated show, Jones & Jury.

In 1995, Ms. Jones was named a senior correspondent and chief legal analyst for Inside Edition and assigned the O.J. Simpson criminal and civil trials. During the civil trial, Ms. Jones was the only news correspondent to obtain an exclusive interview with Mr. Simpson.

Born in Badin, North Carolina, and raised both there and in Trenton, New Jersey, Jones earned a B.A. at American University, got her law degree at the University of Houston, passed the New York Bar, and went straight to the Brooklyn District Attorney's office.

After three years in general trials, Ms. Jones moved to the Homicide Bureau, where her work earned her a promotion to Senior Assistant District Attorney in 1991. She was one of the attorneys D.A. Joe Hynes personally selected to prosecute high-profile and community-sensitive cases. Ms. Jones gained attention in court with a number of highly publicized victories. In one case, she obtained the maximum sentence for a 13-year-old boy tried as an adult in the murder of another teenager. In another case, she won a 66-year prison term for a serial sex abuser known as the "Bicycle Rapist."

With the 1997 launch of The View, Ms. Jones expanded her point of view to include commentary on the law, self-esteem, race, family, education, religion, the media, and other social issues relating to the community at large. The View has earned Emmy nominations each year for Outstanding Daytime Talk Show and for Ms. Jones and her co-hosts as Outstanding Talk Show Host.

Some of her television appearances include Live with Regis, Later, Celebrity Jeopardy, Charlie Rose, Larry King Live, Politically Incorrect, Hollywood Squares, Spin City, and the ABC Daytime drama, Port Charles.

September 1998 marked the publication of Ms. Jones' first book, You Have to Stand for Something, or You'll Fall for Anything (Bantam), which received widespread critical acclaim and became a best-seller. In 1998, Ms. Jones launched her own line of wigs and hairpieces, aptly titled "The Star Jones Collection." In 1999, Ms. Jones became the spokesperson for "Salon Z" of Saks Fifth Avenue. In 2000, Ms. Jones was named spokesperson for Alight.com, a Web site aimed at women who wear sizes 14 to 28.

Ms. Jones is heavily involved with numerous philanthropic organizations, is a frequent contributor to several charitable foundations and serves on the Board of Directors of the National Center for Victims of Crime, the East Harlem School at Exodus House and God's Love We Deliver. In 2000, Ms. Jones joined the efforts of "Girls, Inc." for a national self-image building campaign aimed at young women.

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STAR Power.(Star Jones, of 'The View')(Brief Article)(Interview)
Author/s: Jim Jerome
Issue: April, 2000

Star Jones, co-host of The View, unloads her opinions about everyone from President Clinton to Oprah

Q Why did your mother name you Starlet?

A She thought my eyes twinkled. Star Jones is a perfect television name. I could also be a stripper.

Q: In your 1998 memoir. You Have To Stand For Something Or You'll Fall For Anything [Bantam], you urge women to "shake things up." How do you do that?

A: I'm not afraid to voice unpopular positions. I was once asked if I was comfortable with Clinton's [sexual] behavior. I am not. But I don't choose my leaders for comfort. I seek leadership from my president, and in that way, I'm satisfied with him.

Q: What other unpopular views do you hold?

A: I own a few fur coats. I'm not afraid to say it.

Q: What is the most controversial stance you've ever taken on The View?

A: It's not popular for a woman to say she isn't interested in having children. My fulfillment does not require me to bring forth life. And a lot of viewers were shocked.

Q: Is chemistry a must in a romantic relationship?

A: Oh, definitely. If you can't kiss, honey, we're not going to find out much more. There are other requisites too, like, please don't be short. Handsome doesn't hurt. Good dental hygiene--a must. And if your shoes are not good, I won't go out with you.

Q: I hear you have a shoe fetish that rivals that of Celine Dion.

A: She's got me beat. Men just don't get it. We obsess. I need a twelve-step program.

Q: You were a lawyer before you hit TV. What made you a good prosecutor?

A: Compassion, which is why I'm still involved with victims' rights. Crime touches people in a very personal way. One of my sorority sisters from American University and her eight-year-old daughter were brutally murdered in their own home by two drug addicts.

Q: What was your courtroom style?

A: I would steal lines front L.A. Law. I once did this argument that Susan Dey had done and one of my judges said, "Miss Jones, approach the bench." And the judge said, "Miss Jones, I saw that episode."

Q: What is it like working with Barbara Walters?

A: A lot of times women see other women as competition. Barbara is complimentary and sees you as an extension of her.

Q: What do you think of Oprah?

A: We met for the first time in 1998, and she said, "Girl, you say exactly what's on your mind. I love that."

Q: What are your weak points?

A: I'm a complete control freak. I don't like practical jokes. And if you cross me, I'm the world's worst enemy.

Q: You talk about body image for women who are not 120 pounds. What about your own sense of physical comfort?

A: Someone once wrote that I was one of the prettiest full-figured women on TV. And I thought, What the hell does full-figured have to do with it?

Q: What makes you feel sexy?

A: Perfume. Quelques Fleurs, by Houbigant. Love it. And making my point and winning a debate probably more than anything.
STAR Power.(Star Jones, of 'The View')(Brief Article)(Interview)
Author/s: Jim Jerome
Issue: April, 2000

Star Jones, co-host of The View, unloads her opinions about everyone from President Clinton to Oprah

Q Why did your mother name you Starlet?

A She thought my eyes twinkled. Star Jones is a perfect television name. I could also be a stripper.

Q: In your 1998 memoir. You Have To Stand For Something Or You'll Fall For Anything [Bantam], you urge women to "shake things up." How do you do that?

A: I'm not afraid to voice unpopular positions. I was once asked if I was comfortable with Clinton's [sexual] behavior. I am not. But I don't choose my leaders for comfort. I seek leadership from my president, and in that way, I'm satisfied with him.

Q: What other unpopular views do you hold?

A: I own a few fur coats. I'm not afraid to say it.

Q: What is the most controversial stance you've ever taken on The View?

A: It's not popular for a woman to say she isn't interested in having children. My fulfillment does not require me to bring forth life. And a lot of viewers were shocked.

Q: Is chemistry a must in a romantic relationship?

A: Oh, definitely. If you can't kiss, honey, we're not going to find out much more. There are other requisites too, like, please don't be short. Handsome doesn't hurt. Good dental hygiene--a must. And if your shoes are not good, I won't go out with you.

Q: I hear you have a shoe fetish that rivals that of Celine Dion.

A: She's got me beat. Men just don't get it. We obsess. I need a twelve-step program.

Q: You were a lawyer before you hit TV. What made you a good prosecutor?

A: Compassion, which is why I'm still involved with victims' rights. Crime touches people in a very personal way. One of my sorority sisters from American University and her eight-year-old daughter were brutally murdered in their own home by two drug addicts.

Q: What was your courtroom style?

A: I would steal lines front L.A. Law. I once did this argument that Susan Dey had done and one of my judges said, "Miss Jones, approach the bench." And the judge said, "Miss Jones, I saw that episode."

Q: What is it like working with Barbara Walters?

A: A lot of times women see other women as competition. Barbara is complimentary and sees you as an extension of her.

Q: What do you think of Oprah?

A: We met for the first time in 1998, and she said, "Girl, you say exactly what's on your mind. I love that."

Q: What are your weak points?

A: I'm a complete control freak. I don't like practical jokes. And if you cross me, I'm the world's worst enemy.

Q: You talk about body image for women who are not 120 pounds. What about your own sense of physical comfort?

A: Someone once wrote that I was one of the prettiest full-figured women on TV. And I thought, What the hell does full-figured have to do with it?

Q: What makes you feel sexy?

A: Perfume. Quelques Fleurs, by Houbigant. Love it. And making my point and winning a debate probably more than anything.

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	Star Jones Co-host of the ABC Television Network's The View Star Jones, a lawyer and former prosecutor, is known to television viewers for her candor, confidence and uncanny ability to clarify muddy legal and social issues. Her knowledge of the law and talent for television has won her critical acclaim as a news and legal correspondent. Ms. Jones is currently a co-host of The View, along with Meredith Vieira, Joy Behar, Lisa Ling and executive producer Barbara Walters. The View is the original forum where real women discuss relevant, everyday issues and share their daily, no-holds-barred opinions and lively, colorful conversations. The program premiered in August 1997 and is broadcast live from New York City. It consists of hot topics in the news, the best experts in their field, celebrity interviews and general entertainment. The View is also the strongest performer in ABC's 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. ET time period in seven years among women 18-49 (on a season-to-date basis). Ms. Jones debuted on television in 1991 when she started moonlighting as a studio commentator for Court TV during the William Kennedy Smith rape trial. Ms. Jones was quickly lined up as a guest on the Today show; and a few months later she became the NBC legal correspondent for Today and Nightly News, covering the latest developments in the Mike Tyson rape case and the Rodney King police brutality trial. She landed an exclusive interview with Tyson after the imprisoned ex-heavyweight champion had dodged the press for a year and an exclusive interview with King after the sentencing of the two Los Angeles cops convicted of violating his civil rights. That success led to her own syndicated show, Jones & Jury. In 1995, Ms. Jones was named a senior correspondent and chief legal analyst for Inside Edition and assigned the O.J. Simpson criminal and civil trials. During the civil trial, Ms. Jones was the only news correspondent to obtain an exclusive interview with Mr. Simpson. Born in Badin, North Carolina, and raised both there and in Trenton, New Jersey, Jones earned a B.A. at American University, got her law degree at the University of Houston, passed the New York Bar, and went straight to the Brooklyn District Attorney's office. After three years in general trials, Ms. Jones moved to the Homicide Bureau, where her work earned her a promotion to Senior Assistant District Attorney in 1991. She was one of the attorneys D.A. Joe Hynes personally selected to prosecute high-profile and community-sensitive cases. Ms. Jones gained attention in court with a number of highly publicized victories. In one case, she obtained the maximum sentence for a 13-year-old boy tried as an adult in the murder of another teenager. In another case, she won a 66-year prison term for a serial sex abuser known as the "Bicycle Rapist." With the 1997 launch of The View, Ms. Jones expanded her point of view to include commentary on the law, self-esteem, race, family, education, religion, the media, and other social issues relating to the community at large. The View has earned Emmy nominations each year for Outstanding Daytime Talk Show and for Ms. Jones and her co-hosts as Outstanding Talk Show Host. Some of her television appearances include Live with Regis, Later, Celebrity Jeopardy, Charlie Rose, Larry King Live, Politically Incorrect, Hollywood Squares, Spin City, and the ABC Daytime drama, Port Charles. September 1998 marked the publication of Ms. Jones' first book, You Have to Stand for Something, or You'll Fall for Anything (Bantam), which received widespread critical acclaim and became a best-seller. In 1998, Ms. Jones launched her own line of wigs and hairpieces, aptly titled "The Star Jones Collection." In 1999, Ms. Jones became the spokesperson for "Salon Z" of Saks Fifth Avenue. In 2000, Ms. Jones was named spokesperson for Alight.com, a Web site aimed at women who wear sizes 14 to 28. Ms. Jones is heavily involved with numerous philanthropic organizations, is a frequent contributor to several charitable foundations and serves on the Board of Directors of the National Center for Victims of Crime, the East Harlem School at Exodus House and God's Love We Deliver. In 2000, Ms. Jones joined the efforts of "Girls, Inc." for a national self-image building campaign aimed at young women. This is one of my favorite images STAR Power.(Star Jones, of 'The View')(Brief Article)(Interview) Author/s: Jim Jerome Issue: April, 2000 Star Jones, co-host of The View, unloads her opinions about everyone from President Clinton to Oprah Q Why did your mother name you Starlet? A She thought my eyes twinkled. Star Jones is a perfect television name. I could also be a stripper. Q: In your 1998 memoir. You Have To Stand For Something Or You'll Fall For Anything [Bantam], you urge women to "shake things up." How do you do that? A: I'm not afraid to voice unpopular positions. I was once asked if I was comfortable with Clinton's [sexual] behavior. I am not. But I don't choose my leaders for comfort. I seek leadership from my president, and in that way, I'm satisfied with him. Q: What other unpopular views do you hold? A: I own a few fur coats. I'm not afraid to say it. Q: What is the most controversial stance you've ever taken on The View? A: It's not popular for a woman to say she isn't interested in having children. My fulfillment does not require me to bring forth life. And a lot of viewers were shocked. Q: Is chemistry a must in a romantic relationship? A: Oh, definitely. If you can't kiss, honey, we're not going to find out much more. There are other requisites too, like, please don't be short. Handsome doesn't hurt. Good dental hygiene--a must. And if your shoes are not good, I won't go out with you. Q: I hear you have a shoe fetish that rivals that of Celine Dion. A: She's got me beat. Men just don't get it. We obsess. I need a twelve-step program. Q: You were a lawyer before you hit TV. What made you a good prosecutor? A: Compassion, which is why I'm still involved with victims' rights. Crime touches people in a very personal way. One of my sorority sisters from American University and her eight-year-old daughter were brutally murdered in their own home by two drug addicts. Q: What was your courtroom style? A: I would steal lines front L.A. Law. I once did this argument that Susan Dey had done and one of my judges said, "Miss Jones, approach the bench." And the judge said, "Miss Jones, I saw that episode." Q: What is it like working with Barbara Walters? A: A lot of times women see other women as competition. Barbara is complimentary and sees you as an extension of her. Q: What do you think of Oprah? A: We met for the first time in 1998, and she said, "Girl, you say exactly what's on your mind. I love that." Q: What are your weak points? A: I'm a complete control freak. I don't like practical jokes. And if you cross me, I'm the world's worst enemy. Q: You talk about body image for women who are not 120 pounds. What about your own sense of physical comfort? A: Someone once wrote that I was one of the prettiest full-figured women on TV. And I thought, What the hell does full-figured have to do with it? Q: What makes you feel sexy? A: Perfume. Quelques Fleurs, by Houbigant. Love it. And making my point and winning a debate probably more than anything. STAR Power.(Star Jones, of 'The View')(Brief Article)(Interview) Author/s: Jim Jerome Issue: April, 2000 Star Jones, co-host of The View, unloads her opinions about everyone from President Clinton to Oprah Q Why did your mother name you Starlet? A She thought my eyes twinkled. Star Jones is a perfect television name. I could also be a stripper. Q: In your 1998 memoir. You Have To Stand For Something Or You'll Fall For Anything [Bantam], you urge women to "shake things up." How do you do that? A: I'm not afraid to voice unpopular positions. I was once asked if I was comfortable with Clinton's [sexual] behavior. I am not. But I don't choose my leaders for comfort. I seek leadership from my president, and in that way, I'm satisfied with him. Q: What other unpopular views do you hold? A: I own a few fur coats. I'm not afraid to say it. Q: What is the most controversial stance you've ever taken on The View? A: It's not popular for a woman to say she isn't interested in having children. My fulfillment does not require me to bring forth life. And a lot of viewers were shocked. Q: Is chemistry a must in a romantic relationship? A: Oh, definitely. If you can't kiss, honey, we're not going to find out much more. There are other requisites too, like, please don't be short. Handsome doesn't hurt. Good dental hygiene--a must. And if your shoes are not good, I won't go out with you. Q: I hear you have a shoe fetish that rivals that of Celine Dion. A: She's got me beat. Men just don't get it. We obsess. I need a twelve-step program. Q: You were a lawyer before you hit TV. What made you a good prosecutor? A: Compassion, which is why I'm still involved with victims' rights. Crime touches people in a very personal way. One of my sorority sisters from American University and her eight-year-old daughter were brutally murdered in their own home by two drug addicts. Q: What was your courtroom style? A: I would steal lines front L.A. Law. I once did this argument that Susan Dey had done and one of my judges said, "Miss Jones, approach the bench." And the judge said, "Miss Jones, I saw that episode." Q: What is it like working with Barbara Walters? A: A lot of times women see other women as competition. Barbara is complimentary and sees you as an extension of her. Q: What do you think of Oprah? A: We met for the first time in 1998, and she said, "Girl, you say exactly what's on your mind. I love that." Q: What are your weak points? A: I'm a complete control freak. I don't like practical jokes. And if you cross me, I'm the world's worst enemy. Q: You talk about body image for women who are not 120 pounds. What about your own sense of physical comfort? A: Someone once wrote that I was one of the prettiest full-figured women on TV. And I thought, What the hell does full-figured have to do with it? Q: What makes you feel sexy? A: Perfume. Quelques Fleurs, by Houbigant. Love it. And making my point and winning a debate probably more than anything.