Sunny Hostin is an American Lawyer, Writer, Journalist, and host famously known as the host of the talk show The View. She is well-known and respected for her knowledge and expertise and also works as an analyst with ABC News. Apart from this, she has also gained recognition as the executive producer of her true crime show Truth About Murder with Sunny Hostin.
Early Life
Sunny Hostin was born Asuncion Cummings Hostin on 20th October 1968 in New York, USA. She grew up with her mother Rosa Beza and father William Cummings and belongs to mixed ethnicity as her mother is Puerto Rican and her father is African American. She is highly fluent in Spanish and English.
Sunny completed her high school education at Dominican Academy all-girls high school and later for her college education, she attended Binghamton University. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in English and Rhetoric and went on to pursue law from Notre Dame Law School at the University of Notre Dame.
Sunny Hostin Career
Sunny embarked on her professional journey as a lawyer, securing a position as a law clerk for Robert M. Bell, the retired chief judge of the Maryland Court of Appeals. Subsequently, she transitioned to becoming a trial attorney within the US Department of Justice, specializing initially in the Anti-trust division before ultimately shifting to prosecution.
Sunny channeled her legal expertise into confronting child sex crimes, garnering recognition through the prestigious Special Achievement Award from Attorney General Janet Reno for her tireless efforts in combating child abuse and sexual predators.
After her impactful work as a prosecutor, Sunny assumed the role of Managing Director of Business Intelligence and Investigations at Kroll, a reputable risk consulting company. Here, she showcased her prowess in unearthing fraud within the realm of business.
Writer
Additionally, Sunny is a prolific writer, contributing to eminent publications such as Forbes Women, Uptown Magazine, Essence, New York Post, and the Wall Street Journal, focusing on legal, criminal, financial, and political topics. She earned recognition as a dynamic public speaker, captivating audiences at corporate gatherings, academic symposiums, and journalist events.
Transitioning to the realm of commentary, Sunny initially graced the screens on Court TV, propelling her into the spotlight. Subsequently, she joined the Fox News channel as a host, enriching viewers with insightful legal discussions in the weekly legal segment on The O’Reilly Factor. This role continued until 2007 when she made her move to the CNN network, further solidifying her status as a prominent legal commentator.
CNN
At CNN, Sunny analyzed legal topics on shows like News Day, Newsroom with Brooke Baldwin, AC360, and notably, American Morning. She later produced and hosted her own weekly segment titled “Sunny’s Law.” Simultaneously, she regularly appeared as a guest on ABC’s The View in 2014. By 2016, she became a permanent host of the ABC network’s The View.
She also became a podcast host for the ABC podcast Have You Seen This Man? In 2019, she produced a documentary series Truth About Murder with Sunny Hostin where she uncovered various homicide stories and crimes. She also released a memoir titled I am These Truths in 2020 followed by a novel Summer on the Bluffs. She is currently set to be the executive producer of the show The Counsel based on her career and life.
Sunny Hostin Biography |
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| Real Name | Asunción Cummings Hostin |
| Birth Date | October 20, 1968 |
| Age (as of 2023) | 54 Years |
| Birth Place | New York, New York, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Profession | Journalist, Lawyer |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Sun sign | Libra |
Physical Statistics |
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| Height | in feet inches – 5’ 6” – in Centimeters – 168 cm |
| Weight | in Kilograms – 68 kg – in Pounds – 150 lbs |
| Shoe Size | 7 (U.S.) |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Body Type | Average |
Family |
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| Father | William Cummings |
| Mother | Rosa Beza |
| Sister | – |
| Brother | – |
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| School | Dominican Academy |
| College | Binghamton University |
Relationship Status |
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| Marital Status | Married |
| Who is her husband? | Emmanuel Hostin |
| Children | Two (Gabriel & Paloma Hostin) |
Personal Life
Sunny married her husband Emmanuel Hostin, an Orthopedic Surgeon. They have not shared much about their personal and married life with the media. They also have two children together named Gabriel and Paloma Hostin. Currently, she settles with her family in Westchester County, New York.
In the News
Sunny even tested positive for COVID-19. She was live on television on her show The View as a host and was in the middle of a scheduled interview with Vice President Kamala Harris. The show team asked Suuny along with another host Ana Navarro to exit due to being COVID-19 positive. Sunny currently has 248k followers on her Instagram account and 258k on her Twitter handle. She also has a Facebook page where she currently has 77k followers.
Sunny Hostin Net Worth
Sunny has been working successfully as a lawyer, host, and analyst for several years and has been earning great wealth and income. She leads a lavish and luxurious lifestyle and her net worth as of 2023 is estimated to be around $3 million.
Trivia
- In 2014, she was a contestant on the Mother’s Day edition of Food Network’s Chopped. But was eliminated in the final round. She later returned the following year in the Amateurs Redemption episode but could not manage to win.
- In 2015, she participated in a TEDx Talk titled A Possibility Model on Early Trauma.
- In 2017, she appeared in a cameo role in the comedy film Girls Trip.
- She is a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority
- She has been nominated four times for the Day Time Emmy Award in the category of Outstanding Entertainment Talkshow Host from 2017-2020.
Sunny, I admire your accomplishments very much. Lawyer, accomplished TV host etc. You look spectacular. I hope you are satisfied with the plastic surgery results. However, I think you looked great before the surgery. To each his own. My concern is this: why do you wear clothing that would be perfect at a club but not so much a morning TV show?
The other ladies look great in really nice daytime clothing.