Melissa Rivers is a renowned New York Times best-selling author, award-winning producer, and multifaceted personality, boasting an impressive array of accomplishments that span various industries. As a devoted mother to her son Cooper, she considers her role as a single parent to be her most significant achievement.
Born in New York City, Melissa spent her formative years in Los Angeles, where she attended grade school and high school. She then ventured to the prestigious University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, graduating in Distinction in Major in 1989 with a degree in European History.
Throughout her illustrious career, Melissa has developed the special series "A Conversation With" for Entertainment Tonight, and has served as the executive producer and co-host of E!'s "Fashion Police." Her exceptional skills as a public speaker have made her a sought-after figure, and she is also the New York Times bestselling author of "The Book of Joan: Tales of Mirth, Mischief, and Manipulation" (Crown Archetype),which debuted in May 2015.
Melissa continues to co-manage the "Joan Rivers Classics Collection" on QVC with her business partner David Dangle, as well as the numerous productions she and her mother originated. Her impressive résumé includes her role as an Executive Producer and Co-Host of E!'s "Fashion Police," where she shares her wit, candor, and meticulous eye for fashion with viewers.
In her first book, "Red Carpet Ready: Secrets for Making the Most of Any Moment You're in the Spotlight," Melissa offered readers a firsthand, uplifting, and humorous look at embracing life's big moments with confidence, fun, and style. Her dedication to animal advocacy has led her to become a spokesperson and model for PETA's highly publicized I'd Rather Go Naked than Wear Fur campaign.
Melissa's philanthropic efforts have raised funds for the Waterkeeper Alliance, the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, and the Bogart Foundation for Pediatric Cancer Research. She is also a board member of the Entertainment Industries Council, whose mission is to lead the entertainment industry in bringing its power and influence to bear on health and social issues.
As an ambassador for Our House Grief Support Center, Melissa prioritizes raising awareness for dealing with pain and anguish in the wake of loss. In 2013, she received the Good Grief Award for her openness in discussing her father's suicide and for addressing with honesty, dignity, and respect the subject of death and grieving.
In her free time, Melissa enjoys tennis and surfing, and resides with her son and two dogs in Los Angeles.
