Shaun Robinson is anEmmy-nominatedjournalist who hosted “Access Hollywood” forover 15 years.

She emerged from Detroit to attend Spelman College, an HBCU in Atlanta, as noted onher website.

But, upon graduation, she returned to her hometown to begin a career in journalism.

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Keep reading for the untold truth of Shaun Robinson.

Her next few roles were more of the same, with cameos and minor roles playing herself.

To her satisfaction, she signed on to play Kris Kensington, the vice president of a media company.

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Having spent years in the industry, Robinson didn’t have to look far for inspiration.

The previous year, Robinson also received inspiration during a conversation with “Scandal” actressKerry Washington.

Their tete-a-tete encouraged Robinson to chase her dream.

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Like many people with big aspirations, Robinson used a vision board to help manifest her destiny.

And, with hard work and determination, she’s finally seeing the fruits of her labors.

“I can’t wait to bring these movies!”

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When she was a child, Shaun Robinson accompanied her grandmother as she donated blood.

Robinson’s parents also taught her the value of community service.

The foundation helps provide grants to fund grassroots nonprofit organizations that support young girls.

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With her nonprofit, the S.H.A.U.N.

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Still, she managed to remain focused and strive for what she wanted.

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She toldForbes, “I’ve always had detractors.

I’ve learned to drown out the noise, stay centered and persevere!

Sometimes it’s a game of who’s the last one standing.

Shaun Robinson at the Grammys

You’ve got to just keep trying!”

Her goal is to uplift and inspire instead of telling anyone they can’t achieve something.

She remained in the hospital for three days on intravenous antihistamines.

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I’d only be able to eat ice."

Her former show, “Access Hollywood,” began in 1996 and is still on the air.

“It turned into something that I don’t think anybody ever predicted,” she admitted toTV Insider.

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And the show gives viewers a glimpse at footage TLC can’t air on broadcast TV.

Of the show, Robinson toldAtlanta Black Star, “It has been fun and sexy.

It’s racy, and there are so many surprises.”

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She’s a boisterous blond from Georgia; he’s a soft-spoken man from Nigeria.

But Robinson doesn’t seem to mind.

The couple has a24-year age gap, and Robinson didn’t think the two belonged together.

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