History of Jeannie Mai in Timeline

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Jeannie Mai

Jeannie Mai is an American television personality recognized for her roles on "How Do I Look?" and "The Real." A fashion expert, she often appears on shows like Today, Extra TV, and Entertainment Tonight. Mai has hosted for E! and the American Music Awards red carpet. She was a correspondent for Miss Universe from 2011-2013 and co-hosted the 2022 and 2023 editions.


January 4, 1979: Jeannie Mai's Birth

On January 4, 1979, Jeannie Camtu Mai was born. She is an American television personality.

2003: Started Hosting Career

In 2003, Jeannie Mai began auditioning for television networks and was hired to co-host Stir and later hosted a music countdown show.

2005: First Primetime Hosting Role

In 2005, Jeannie Mai landed her first primetime hosting role on Character Fantasy on the USA Network.

August 11, 2007: Married Freddy Harteis

On August 11, 2007, Jeannie Mai married Freddy Harteis.

2008: Hosted Miss America Reality Check

In 2008, Jeannie Mai hosted TLC's Miss America Reality Check.

2011: Miss Universe Correspondent

In 2011, Jeannie Mai became a correspondent for the Miss Universe pageant.

2011: Hosted Miss Universe Pageant

In 2011, Jeannie Mai began hosting the Miss Universe pageant and was a fashion consultant on The Biggest Loser.

2012: Guest Judge on Asia's Next Top Model

In 2012, Jeannie Mai appeared as a guest judge on Asia's Next Top Model, Cycle 1.

2012: Miss Universe Correspondent

In 2012, Jeannie Mai continued as a correspondent for the Miss Universe pageant.

July 15, 2013: The Real Premier

On July 15, 2013, The Real, a daytime talk show co-hosted by Jeannie Mai, premiered.

2013: Miss Universe Correspondent

In 2013, Jeannie Mai continued her role as a correspondent for the Miss Universe pageant.

2015: Hosted Steampunk'd

In 2015, Jeannie Mai hosted the reality competition Steampunk'd on GSN.

2016: How Do I Look? Asia

In 2016, Jeannie Mai brought her show How Do I Look? to Asia's Diva network.

December 2018: Divorced Freddy Harteis

In December 2018, Jeannie Mai and Freddy Harteis divorced.

2018: Daytime Emmy Award

In 2018, Jeannie Mai and her co-hosts won the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host for their work on The Real.

2019: Started Dating Jeezy

In 2019, Jeannie Mai announced that she had started dating rapper Jeezy.

2019: Holey Moley Sideline Correspondent

In 2019, Jeannie Mai began appearing as a sideline correspondent on Holey Moley.

September 2, 2020: Dancing with the Stars

On September 2, 2020, Jeannie Mai was announced as a contestant on the 29th season of Dancing with the Stars.

November 2, 2020: Exit from Dancing with the Stars

On November 2, 2020, Jeannie Mai was forced to exit Dancing with the Stars after being diagnosed with epiglottitis.

2021: Married Jeezy

In 2021, Jeannie Mai and Jeezy married at their home in Atlanta, Georgia.

January 2022: Birth of Daughter

In January 2022, it was announced that Jeannie Mai had given birth to a daughter.

October 18, 2022: Host of America's Test Kitchen: The Next Generation

On October 18, 2022, Jeannie Mai was announced as the host of America's Test Kitchen: The Next Generation.

December 9, 2022: Premiere of America's Test Kitchen: The Next Generation

On December 9, 2022, America's Test Kitchen: The Next Generation, hosted by Jeannie Mai, premiered.

2022: Miss Universe Co-Host

In 2022, Jeannie Mai co-hosted the Miss Universe pageant.

2022: Holey Moley Sideline Correspondent

In 2022, Jeannie Mai continued appearing as a sideline correspondent on Holey Moley.

2022: The Real Conclusion

In 2022, Jeannie Mai's daytime talk show The Real concluded.

January 4, 2023: Miss Universe 71st Pageant Host Announcement

On January 4, 2023, Jeannie Mai and Olivia Culpo were announced as hosts for the 71st Miss Universe pageant.

September 14, 2023: Jeezy Files for Divorce

On September 14, 2023, Jenkins filed for divorce from Jeannie Mai, seeking joint legal custody of their daughter.

2023: Miss Universe Co-Host

In 2023, Jeannie Mai co-hosted the Miss Universe pageant.

May 22, 2024: Miss Universe Philippines 2024 Host Announcement

On May 22, 2024, Jeannie Mai was announced as a host for the Miss Universe Philippines 2024.

June 12, 2024: Divorce Finalized

On June 12, 2024, Jeannie Mai's divorce from Jeezy was finalized.

October 14, 2024: Christmas In The Spotlight

On October 14, 2024, it was announced that Jeannie Mai will appear in a supporting role in "Christmas In The Spotlight."