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Julie Chen

Accomplished Journalist and News Anchor; Host of CBS's Big Brother

Julie Chen is a television personality, news anchor, and producer for CBS. She has been the host of the U.S. version of the CBS reality-television program Big Brother since its debut in July 2000 and is the longest-serving host of any country’s version of the show. Previously, she was a co-anchor of The Early Show on CBS and co-host and the moderator of the CBS daytime show The Talk.

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Julie Chen brings a rare combination of professionalism, poise, and incisive insight as a moderator for your event or conference. With years of experience hosting CBS’s Big Brother and The Talk, Chen is adept at managing dynamic conversations, engaging diverse panels, and steering discussions on complex topics with ease. Her extensive background in broadcast journalism, including her work as a co-anchor for The Early Show and her coverage of major global events, has honed her ability to ask thoughtful questions and facilitate meaningful dialogue. Fluent in Mandarin Chinese and deeply grounded in her experiences across both news and entertainment, Chen offers a balanced, approachable, and authoritative presence. Whether leading a discussion on contemporary issues or interviewing influential figures, her calm, assured demeanor creates an environment where all voices are heard, making her an ideal choice for moderating at high-profile events.

Biography

Julie Chen hosts the hit summer reality series Big Brother, a CBS show that has aired for more than 25 seasons.

Chen was one of the original hosts of The Talk, serving as host and moderator from 2010 to 2018 for the Daytime Emmy Award-winning talk show that examines topical events and contemporary issues through the eyes of five female hosts.

Chen served as Special Contributing Anchor of CBS News’ weekday morning broadcast The Early Show from 2010 to 2011, and co-anchor from 2002 to 2010. Prior to that, she served as the news anchor of The Early Show and anchor of the CBS Morning News, the CBS Television Network’s early-morning, half-hour broadcast, beginning in 1999.

Chen covered several major news stories for The Early Show, including the war in Iraq, and in March 2003 she reported for the program during the conflict from Kuwait and Qatar. Chen interviewed newsmakers such as former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, Queen Rania of Jordan, former Defense Secretary William Cohen, and celebrities including Tom Hanks, Ellen DeGeneres, Tom Cruise, Ben Affleck, Angelina Jolie, Chris Rock and Jennifer Lopez.

Prior to The Early Show, Chen worked as a reporter and anchor for WCBS-TV, the CBS-owned station in New York (1997-1999).

Before joining CBS News, Chen was a reporter for WDTN-TV Dayton (1995-1997). She was a producer for ABC NewsOne (1992-1995), the network’s affiliate news service, and she was a desk assistant in ABC News’ Los Angeles bureau (1990-1991), where she worked on the award-winning primetime special, “Anatomy of a Riot.”

Chen is fluent in Mandarin Chinese. A devoted yogi, Chen says there’s no better way than yoga to start her day. She was born in Queens, New York and graduated from the University of Southern California in 1991 with a degree in broadcast journalism and English.

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