Leeza Gibbons

From television news journalist, to radio personality, producer and businesswoman, Leeza Gibbons has been entering America’s living rooms for over 25 years. In addition, she pursues a personal dream as founder of the Leeza Gibbons Memory Foundation, which honors a promise she made when her mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.

While she would nationally burst onto the scene as an anchor and reporter on "Entertainment Tonight," it wasn't until she hosted her own daytime talk show, "Leeza," that audiences would see Gibbons' determination to get outside of the box and become a household name while highlighting her intelligence, sensitivity and compassion. Gibbons served as executive producer of "Leeza," which debuted on NBC-TV in 1994 and continued nationally through 2000. Receiving nominations for both Outstanding Talk Show and Outstanding Talk Show Host, "Leeza" would garner 27 daytime Emmy nominations, winning three. It was during that series' run that Gibbons' impact on television was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. With her entrepreneurial creativity and mind for business-building, Gibbons formed Leeza Gibbons Enterprises in 1994. Since that time she has produced and developed the kinds of projects, partnerships and products that reflect her passions and concerns.

In 2004, Gibbons and Westwood One launched "Leeza Live," which airs weeknights from 7 p.m. to midnight on radio stations across the country. The popular show features Gibbons sharing her unique take on entertainment news and the trends shaping American culture today, as well as taking calls from listeners nationwide, exploring what's on their minds and in their hearts. Gibbons also hosts and produces the nationally syndicated radio program "Hollywood Confidential," featured on more than 125 radio stations.

As host of Lifetime's successful primetime magazine, "What Should You Do?," a dramatic reality series about life-saving information during moments of crisis, Gibbons once again found empowerment at the core of her work.

In 2003, she left her post as managing editor and host of the TV newsmagazine, "Extra" to devote more time to her family. It was during that year that she formed the Leeza Gibbons Memory Foundation – her most personal endeavor to date – dedicated to serving those affected by Alzheimer's disease.

Gibbons leads a life of gratitude and, while thrilled with her many professional accomplishments, she is most proud of her own family. She has three children: daughter Lexi (16), and sons, Troy (14) and Nathan (8).

Leeza Gibbons does not directly or indirectly endorse Mannington Mills, Inc. or its products or services.

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