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Star Jones at an event for Precious (2009)

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  • Her 2004 million-dollar wedding, held at Saint Bartholomew's Church in New York City in front of 500 guests, had three matrons of honor, twelve bridesmaids, two junior bridesmaids, three best men, twelve groomsmen, three junior groomsmen, six footmen, four ring bearers, and four flower girls. She wore a Reem Acra taffeta gown and a 27-foot crystal-encrusted veil. Corporate sponsors "donated" (footed the bill) for the entire outlandish extravaganza.
  • Was on PETA's Worst Dressed List four years in a row because she wears fur.
  • During the first quarter of the 54th annual NBA All-Star game, a waiter in the Pepsi Center dumped about 10 glasses of wine onto her fur coat.
  • Accepted a diamond engagement ring from boyfriend Al Reynolds during an NBA all-star game. Denzel Washington led the cheers as she covered her face in amazement.
  • Lost 160 pounds over three years.
  • Earned her law degree at the University of Houston
  • Counts Johnnie L. Cochran Jr. (legal advice) and Barbara Walters (the interview) among the most important mentors in her life.
  • Former Brooklyn, NY assistant district attorney in the homicide bureau.
  • Is often portrayed by Kenan Thompson on Saturday Night Live (1975).
  • Tuesday, June 27, 2006; Star Jones decided to tell on-air that she will no long be apart of the long running show The View (1997) as the 10th season she feels is going in another direction that she is not comfortable with.
  • E! has announced that Star will no longer host their Red Carpet Pre-Awards show anymore. Both E! and Star have said it was a mutual decision. (October 2005)
  • Her mentor was Barbara Walters.
  • Graduated from American University in Washington, D. C.
  • Used to work as a fry girl at McDonalds and was then promoted to cashier.
  • Is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She was initiated at American University in Washington, DC.
  • Was once a spokeswoman for Payless Shoes.
  • Grew up in the Trenton projects.
  • Has a younger sister named Sheila.
  • Her ex-brother-in-law, Danta Jones, is a linebacker for the New Orleans Saints football team.
  • Is a huge fan of the New York Knicks
  • Owns over 500 pairs.
  • Ex-husband, Al Reynolds, gave her a white robe for Valentine's Day.
  • Friends with Vanessa Bell Calloway, Rosie O'Donnell, and Dwyane Wade.
  • Frequently talks about Barbara Walters in several interviews.

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