Julie Chen

(CBS News) 

Julie Chen is a special contributing anchor of "The Early Show, CBS News' weekday morning broadcast. Since October 2002, she has covered several major news stories for the program, including the war in Iraq, and in March 2003, she reported for the program from Kuwait and Qatar during the war.

Chen has interviewed newsmakers, including former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, Queen Rania of Jordan, and former Defense Secretary William Cohen, as well as celebrities Tom Hanks, Ellen DeGeneres, Tom Cruise, Ben Affleck, Angelina Jolie, Chris Rock and Jennifer Lopez, among many others.

Before that, Chen served as news anchor of "The Early Show" and anchor of the "CBS Morning News," the network's early-morning broadcast, since Nov. 1, 1999, when "The Early Show" debuted under that title.

Prior to joining "The Early Show," Chen was a reporter and anchor for WCBS-TV, the CBS-owned station in New York (1997-99).

Chen is also the host of "Big Brother," a reality series, which begins its eighth season on CBS this summer.

Before joining CBS News, Chen worked as a reporter for WDTN-TV Dayton (1995-97). She began her career at ABC News (1990-95), where she worked on the late night news program "Nightline" and contributed to the award-winning primetime special "Anatomy of a Riot" about the 1992 Los Angeles riots.

Chen was born in Queens, N.Y. She was graduated from the University of Southern California in 1991 with a degree in broadcast journalism and English. Chen lives in New York and Los Angeles with her husband.

[AlwaysBoss24]

Mrs. Julie Chen, I'm only 14 years old but I am quite serious about publishing my book based on your Big Brother game series. I would just like to know what steps are needed to have your approval of this so there are no claims of "stealing ideas" in the future. Please contact me if you have the time. I'd be happy to e-mail you the manuscript if needed.

[SuzyFiglioli]

Dear Ms. Chen,
This is not my normal behavior. I am 58 years young and have had 3 major back surgiers, and this week had knee surgery..I will soon be the new bianic woman. I wanted to comment on how classy, and beautiful I feel you are. Women these days dont get it anymore.....Anyways, as I watch you I cannot stop admirering you face make-up and under eye concealer....You are certainly putting the B back in Beauty. Your show is great too! All of the gals work together so well, not like the view, with everyone trying to get the last word in... keep up the good work...Getting back to your make-up product, (I realize, very bold to ask) But what is the worst that can happen?? You dont reply. Please re-ply or have your staff reply to let me in on you youthful secret... Thank you kindly, and have a wonderful New Year!!!!! Suzann Figlioli

[SuzyFiglioli]

Dear Ms. Chen,
This is not my normal behavior. I am 58 years young and have had 3 major back surgiers, and this week had knee surgery..I will soon be the new bianic woman. I wanted to comment on how classy, and beautiful I feel you are. Women these days dont get it anymore.....Anyways, as I watch you I cannot stop admirering you face make-up and under eye concealer....You are certainly putting the B back in Beauty. Your show is great too! All of the gals work together so well, not like the view, with everyone trying to get the last word in... keep up the good work...Getting back to your make-up product, (I realize, very bold to ask) But what is the worst that can happen?? You dont reply. Please re-ply or have your staff reply to let me in on you youthful secret... Thank you kindly, and have a wonderful New Year!!!!! Suzann Figlioli

[HOLLYUUU]

YOU SUCK JULE CHEN!!! ILL NEVER WATCH THE SHOW AGAIN!!!!! YOU SHOULD BE FIRED!!! I NEVER LIKED YOU!!!

[nanski33]

I totally agree with Julie's comment on finding true love. Nothing says it better that saying you'd put your spouse before you, no matter what. I've always felt/believed my husband was a better person than me, that's why I married him. And if it came down to Sophie's Choice, or The Titanic (who gets on a boat), I'll always put him before me. His life is more important than mine, I think that much of him, I love him that much that I'd sacrifice my own life for his. That's true love. Kudos Julie!

[Michabc12345678910]

The Talk- At first I thought Leah and Holly were on vacation so I kept watching. Then, I start thinking "man, what a long vacation" so I look it up and they aren't on the show anymore. I have taken the show off my DVR list. The show is so boring now. As I watched I thought Molly Shannon was going to knock the one beside her out with her flailing arms. Chris Jenning is boring and who ever that African American lady is, she is annoying. Also, Julie Chen and that chenbot(or whatever it is called) was terrible. Why would you take Leah and Holly off. BIG MISTAKE for the show! Leah was my favorite. I will not be watching anymore. I don't think this show will be around for a third season.

[hammaann]

Can Julie Chen and the other women on "THE TALK" please stop inserting the word "like" into everything they say? Julie sometimes sticks it in 3-4 times a single sentence! Must they speak as if they are insipid 17-year-old Valley Girls? They sound ridiculous!

[GAIL12263]

I am soo dissapointed with CBS with getting rid of Leah & Holly. What once was a popular show will no longer be. I LOVE BIG BROTHER but will no longer be watching after this.

[gmhlilangel]

Julie, I am so disappointed in you and sara. i know there are reason for getting rid of people, but i truly believed Holly and Leah were your friends. at the very least you could have acknowledged that these ladies would not be back to let their fans know instead of deceiving us. Leah and Holly were not only assets but stars. I would have to say that the Talk IS NOT THE SAME. and i will not be watching anymore

[snyder3ka]

CBS really blew daytime TV when they fired Leah and Holly! Shame on you! I liked the Talk because it was refreshing these ladies seemed to all get along (at least portraying they did) and I was hoping these gals would surpass the View's ratings! Oh well, I enjoyed it for one year, I will move on now. Can't stand that Kris Kardashian or the Underwood woman! Hope the ratings decline and sends a message to Mr.& Mrs. Moonves!!!!