History of Jeannie Mai in Timeline

Jeannie Mai is a prominent American television personality recognized for her expertise in fashion and hosting various shows. She gained popularity on the makeover show *How Do I Look?* and the daytime talk show *The Real*. As a fashion expert, she has made appearances on programs like *Today* and *Entertainment Tonight*. Mai has also hosted for E! and served as a red carpet host for the American Music Awards. Furthermore, she was a correspondent for the Miss Universe pageants from 2011-2013 and co-hosted the 2022 and 2023 editions.

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January 4, 1979: Jeannie Mai's Birth

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

2003: Hired to co-host Stir

In 2003, Jeannie Mai was hired to co-host Stir, an Asian-American magazine-style show on the International Channel after auditioning for local television networks.

2005: First Primetime Hosting Role

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

2008: Hosting Miss America Reality Check

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

2011: Hosting Miss Universe Pageant

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

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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.

July 15, 2013: Premiere of The Real

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

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2015: Hosted Steampunk'd on GSN

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

2016: Brought How Do I Look? to Asia's Diva network

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

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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.

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2019: Sideline Correspondent on Holey Moley

In 2019, Jeannie Mai began appearing as a sideline correspondent on the mini-golf competition show Holey Moley on ABC.

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2019: Started dating Jeezy

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

September 2, 2020: Competing on Dancing with the Stars

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

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November 2, 2020: Forced 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.

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2021: Married Jeezy

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

January 2022: Birth of a Daughter

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

October 18, 2022: Announced as 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.

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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.

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2022: Conclusion of The Real

In 2022, Jeannie Mai's daytime talk show The Real came to an end.

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January 4, 2023: Announced as Host for Miss Universe Pageant

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

September 14, 2023: Filed for divorce from Mai

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

May 22, 2024: Hosting Miss Universe Philippines 2024

On May 22, 2024, Jeannie Mai, R'Bonney Gabriel and Alden Richards were announced as hosts for the Miss Universe Philippines 2024 to be held at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines.