Biografia
Adrianna Costa is an international TV personality recognized for her work covering breaking entertainment news at CNN Headline News, hosting a live reality competition on Fox, and reporting from glamorous red carpets for iconic entertainment shows like Extra (1994) and Access Hollywood (1996).
Her hosting roles took her to Las Vegas, where she helped expand the news bureau for Extra, quickly becoming the preferred entertainment correspondent on the scene. Throughout her career, Adrianna has secured coveted interviews with celebrities such as Oprah Winfrey, Johnny Depp, JLo, Taylor Swift, Rihanna, George Clooney, and notably, a 30-minute exclusive with Dave Matthews.
Despite a busy schedule, Adrianna pursues various projects. Each year, she hosts several award shows for Dick Clark Productions, including the American Music Awards and, most recently, the 2015 Dick Clark's Primetime New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest (2014).
Adrianna has ventured into multiple media platforms, becoming the first TV correspondent to appear on Las Vegas taxicabs. She is the face of Taxi TV, a lifestyle show broadcast on interactive monitors in taxis. Since her involvement, viewer retention has soared, making her one of the most recognizable faces.
Earlier in her career, Adrianna joined the Fox family as the host of the primetime reality competition On the Lot (2007), created by Steven Spielberg, Mark Burnett, and DreamWorks.
Following On the Lot, she worked at TV Guide Network and co-hosted live red carpet pre-shows for three seasons, covering events such as the Emmys, SAG Awards, Golden Globes, Grammys, and Oscars.
Adrianna is also a prominent advocate for healthy living through diet and exercise. She was featured in Us Weekly's Hot Bodies Issue, named one of Maxim's Red Hot Red-Carpet Reporters, and topped FHM's "100 Sexiest Women in the World." Bebe selected her as the face and body of their "Yes You Can" health campaign, where she appeared on billboards modeling the brand's fitness line. This aligns with her background, as her father is a leading nutrition expert and New York Times best-selling author.
In 2014, Adrianna became a new mother and embraces motherhood fully. She launched her successful website, www.HauteMomsLife.com, celebrating the "Hottie In Every Mommy."
She has contributed to Perezhilton, Cocoperez, and Life & Style Magazine and authored a weekly column for 944 Magazine titled "Fashion or Fiction: A Lifestyle Guide to What's Hot and What's Not."
Adrianna extended her passion for fashion through collaborations such as with Justfab.com, where she serves as a style expert. She has appeared multiple times on the Style Network's Emmy-nominated show How Do I Look? (2004).
Her love for style also led her into the bridal world; TLC featured her wedding in the premiere episode of Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta (2010).
By age 24, Adrianna was Entertainment Anchor for CNN Headline News (1982). Based in Atlanta, she presented morning segments on one of the network’s top-rated shows, Robin and Company, and served as a correspondent on CNN/HN’s popular evening entertainment program Showbiz Tonight (2005).
Adrianna burst onto the entertainment scene in 2004, working as a correspondent for Access Hollywood (1996), while also reporting weekends for Fox-11 News: Good Day LA, and early mornings for CBS in Palm Springs, California.
Over time, she expanded her portfolio by hosting MSNBC shows Hot List and At The Movies. She became a familiar face on the E! Network, reporting for E! News and covering special events like US Weekly's Young Hollywood Awards. Adrianna also hosted her own one-hour E! special, 20 Hippest Hot Spots, giving viewers an inside look at the country’s hottest restaurants and clubs. Additionally, she hosted programs for AT&T U-verse, going behind the scenes on shows like Headcase on Starz.
Adrianna is active on social media, with verified accounts on Twitter (@AdriannaCosta), Instagram, and Facebook.
She is also involved in charities such as Etta, Boys and Girls Club of America, and Teens with a Dream, participating in hosting events, fundraisers, and toy drives for local children’s hospitals.
Adrianna graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder in May 2003 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcast Journalism and a minor in Film Studies.
