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Giuliana Rancic
August 17, 1974
Naples, Italy
52 Years Old
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Who Is Giuliana Rancic?
Giuliana Rancic is an American entertainment reporter and television personality, celebrated for her candid interviewing style. She has cultivated a prominent media presence across various platforms.
Her breakout moment arrived as a co-anchor on E! News, where she became a familiar face on red carpets worldwide. Rancic's engaging interviews often captured exclusive celebrity insights.
Early Life and Education
Born in Naples, Italy, Giuliana DePandi immigrated to the US with her family at age seven. She learned English by watching television, a skill that sparked her early interest in journalism.
Rancic attended Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda, Maryland, and later earned a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Maryland, College Park. She further pursued a master's degree in journalism from American University.
Notable Relationships
A string of high-profile romances marked Giuliana Rancic's early career before she married entrepreneur Bill Rancic in 2007. Their journey to parenthood became a public narrative, including candid discussions about infertility.
The couple welcomed their son, Edward Duke Rancic, via gestational surrogate in 2012, with whom they openly share a family-first philosophy.
Career Highlights
Giuliana Rancic cemented her status as a leading entertainment journalist by co-anchoring E! News for two decades, delivering live red carpet coverage for major awards shows. She became known for her engaging and insightful celebrity interviews.
Beyond broadcasting, Rancic launched her successful G by Giuliana clothing line on HSN and co-founded the RPM Italian and RPM Steak restaurant group. She also released several books and established You and I Productions.
A Daytime Emmy Award winner, Rancic created the Fab-U-Wish program, granting wishes to women battling breast cancer. Her advocacy work further amplified her positive influence and public connection.
Signature Quote
“Life's better now. I wouldn't do it all again, though. It's funny how life works. Maybe it was meant to happen for many reasons, because my life in many ways richer.”