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| | caption = Jules Asner and Steven Soderbergh attending the ] | | caption = Jules Asner and Steven Soderbergh attending the ] | ||
| | name = Jules Asner | | name = Jules Asner | ||
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| birth_name = Julie Ann White | ||
| | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1968| |
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| '''Jules Asner''' (born 14 February 1968) is an ] ] personality, ], and former ]. | '''Jules Asner''' (born 14 February 1968) is an ] ] personality, ], and former ]. | ||
| == Personal life |
== Personal life== | ||
| Asner was born '''Julie Ann White''' in ] |
Asner was born '''Julie Ann White''' in ].<ref> </ref> Aged 16, she was discovered at a modeling convention in ]. She began her career as an ]. Jules and ] shared a bunkroom in the early years of her modeling career.<ref name="imdb-bio">{{cite web|title=Biography for Jules Asner|url=http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0039583/bio|accessdate=2008-01-08|publisher=Internet Movie Database}}</ref> In 1986, she graduated from ] in Tempe. She attended UCLA graduating with a degree in Political Science. | ||
| ⚫ | Soderbergh often credits Asner with influencing his female characters.<ref>{{cite news|title=Out of Sight|publisher=Entertainment Weekly|author=Gary Susman|url=http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,451458,00.html|date=2003-05-13}}</ref> | ||
| == |
==Marriages== | ||
| ⚫ | In her early 20s she was briefly married to Matthew Asner, son of actor ]. On May 10, 2003, she married movie director ]. Soderbergh often credits Asner with influencing his female characters.<ref>{{cite news|title=Out of Sight|publisher=Entertainment Weekly|author=Gary Susman|url=http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,451458,00.html|date=2003-05-13}}</ref> | ||
| Jules Asner is an award winning journalist best known for her years as a long-time ] personality. | |||
| During her peak with the network she hosted six hours of programming daily. | |||
| ⚫ | Among the series she hosted were '']'', '']'' and '']'' as well as many live specials for the network. She received a Prism Award as well as a Gracie Award for her interview show ']'. | ||
| ==Career== | |||
| Asner left E! in 2003 shortly before the ouster of then network president Mindy Herman. An article in the Los Angeles Times mentions that Herman stole gifts and mail intended for Asner. | |||
| ⚫ | Asner is an award winning journalist and long-time ] personality. During her peak with the network she hosted six hours of programming daily. Among the series she hosted were '']'', '']'' and '']'' as well as many live specials for the network. She received a Prism Award as well as a Gracie Award for her interview show ']'. | ||
| ⚫ | In 2004, Asner signed a development deal with Sony Pictures Television to produce and host her own daytime talk show, '']''. The show was often referred to as a 'younger version of The View'. She was later joined by ], ], and ]. Although cleared in 90% of the country, Sony was never able to secure a New York clearance for the show and the series was canceled after one season. Prior to joining E!, Asner was an entertainment reporter for Reuters Television, '']'', '']'',{{dn|date=October 2011}} '']'' on Sky Television, and '']''. She hosted '']'' on A&E and was a segment director and producer on now defunct tabloid show, '']''. | ||
| In 2004 Jules signed a development deal with Sony Pictures Television to produce and host her own daytime talk show, '']''. | |||
| The show was often referred to as a 'younger version of The View'. She was later joined by ], ], and ]. Although cleared in 90% of the country, Sony was never able to secure a New York clearance for the show and the series was canceled after one season. | |||
| ⚫ | The Weinstein Company/Miramax Books purchased the publishing rights to her first novel, ''Whacked''. The book was released June 3, 2008.<ref>{{Cite document|author=Jules Asner|title=Whacked|isbn=978-160286017-9|publisher=Weinstein Books|location=New York|date=June 3, 2008|postscript=<!--None-->}}</ref> ''Whacked'' was a top ten fiction bestseller on Amazon, and was in its third printing within the novel's first month of release. | ||
| ⚫ | Prior to joining E!, |
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| ⚫ | Asner has sometimes been included in magazine rankings of "sexy" women: | ||
| ⚫ | The Weinstein Company/Miramax Books purchased the publishing rights to her first novel, ''Whacked''. The book was released June 3, 2008.<ref>{{Cite document|author=Jules Asner|title=Whacked|isbn=978-160286017-9|publisher=Weinstein Books|location=New York|date=June 3, 2008|postscript=<!--None-->}}</ref> | ||
| "Whacked" was a top ten fiction bestseller on Amazon, and was in its third printing within the novel's first month of release. | |||
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| * '']'''s gallery | * '']'''s gallery | ||
| * ] Ranked number 91 | * ] Ranked number 91 | ||
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| ==References== | ==References== | ||
| {{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
| ⚫ | ==External links== | ||
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| {{Commons category|Jules Asner}} | {{Commons category|Jules Asner}} | ||
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| | NAME =Asner, Jules | | NAME = Asner, Jules | ||
| | ALTERNATIVE NAMES = | | ALTERNATIVE NAMES = White, Julie Ann | ||
| | SHORT DESCRIPTION = | | SHORT DESCRIPTION = Television personality, model, infotainer | ||
| | DATE OF BIRTH =1968-02-14 | | DATE OF BIRTH = 1968-02-14 | ||
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| | DATE OF DEATH = | | DATE OF DEATH = | ||
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_3.jpg) Jules Asner and Steven Soderbergh attending the 66th Venice International Film Festival | |
| Born | Julie Ann White (1968-02-14) February 14, 1968 (age 56) Tempe, Arizona, U.S. |
| Spouse(s) | Matthew Asner (1992-1996) Steven Soderbergh (2003–present) |
Jules Asner (born 14 February 1968) is an American television personality, writer, and former fashion model.
Personal life
Asner was born Julie Ann White in Tempe, Arizona. Aged 16, she was discovered at a modeling convention in Scottsdale, Arizona. She began her career as an Elite model. Jules and Cindy Crawford shared a bunkroom in the early years of her modeling career. In 1986, she graduated from McClintock High School in Tempe. She attended UCLA graduating with a degree in Political Science.
Marriages
In her early 20s she was briefly married to Matthew Asner, son of actor Edward Asner. On May 10, 2003, she married movie director Steven Soderbergh. Soderbergh often credits Asner with influencing his female characters.
Career
Asner is an award winning journalist and long-time E! personality. During her peak with the network she hosted six hours of programming daily. Among the series she hosted were Revealed with Jules Asner, E! News Live and Wild On! as well as many live specials for the network. She received a Prism Award as well as a Gracie Award for her interview show 'Revealed with Jules Asner'.
In 2004, Asner signed a development deal with Sony Pictures Television to produce and host her own daytime talk show, Life & Style. The show was often referred to as a 'younger version of The View'. She was later joined by Cynthia Garrett, Lynne Koplitz, and Kimora Lee Simmons. Although cleared in 90% of the country, Sony was never able to secure a New York clearance for the show and the series was canceled after one season. Prior to joining E!, Asner was an entertainment reporter for Reuters Television, Good Morning England, HCTV, The Entertainment Show on Sky Television, and Extra. She hosted Live by Request on A&E and was a segment director and producer on now defunct tabloid show, Hard Copy.
The Weinstein Company/Miramax Books purchased the publishing rights to her first novel, Whacked. The book was released June 3, 2008. Whacked was a top ten fiction bestseller on Amazon, and was in its third printing within the novel's first month of release.
Asner has sometimes been included in magazine rankings of "sexy" women:
- Maxim magazine's Girls of Maxim gallery
- FHM-US's 100 Sexiest Women 2001 Ranked number 91
- FHM-US's 100 Sexiest Women 2002 Ranked number 51
- FHM-US's 100 Sexiest Women 2003 Ranked number 82
References
- Jules Asner profile at Film Reference.com
- "Biography for Jules Asner". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 2008-01-08.
- Gary Susman (2003-05-13). "Out of Sight". Entertainment Weekly.
- Jules Asner (June 3, 2008). "Whacked" (Document). New York: Weinstein Books.
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External links
- Jules Asner at IMDb
- Jules Asner 2003 Interview on Sidewalks Entertainment
- Just Jules Asner Pictures and Movies by Joe D