Elisabeth Hasselbeck
Co-Host, ABC's The View
Elisabeth Hasselbeck is co-host of ABCs Emmy Award winning talk show, The View. Unafraid to express her candid views, Elisabeth has proven herself as a woman who will not let her voice be compromised, while maintaining thoughtful conversation ranging from war to women's issues. She has interviewed personalities such as Tom Cruise, Madonna, former Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush and President Barack Obama.
In August 2004, Elisabeth spoke at the Republican National Convention, where she delivered a heartfelt speech that emphasized her continued effort in support of Breast Cancer prevention and research. In 2008 she joined the Presidential campaign and hit the trails in support of the Republican nominee, Senator John McCain.
In June 2004, Elisabeth ran through the streets of New York City carrying the official Olympic Torch in celebration of the Summer Games in Athens, Greece. In recent years she has worked with the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Alzheimer's Association, Making Memories Foundation, Habitat for Humanity, The Wireless Amber Alert program Initiative, Autism Speaks and the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness. Since being diagnosed with Celiac Disease herself, Elisabeth has committed herself to raising awareness about the autoimmune disease. She is the author of the best-selling book, The G-Free Diet, released in May of 2009.
Previously Elisabeth exhibited her flair for fashion as host of the Style Network's The Look for Less, where she helped viewers find designer styles at bargain prices. She has served as spokesperson and done commercial work for Reebok, Johnson & Johnson, Procter & Gamble, Bright Beginnings Infant Formula and Dreft. Elisabeth was formerly known to television audiences as a participant on the widely popular second edition of Survivor: The Australian Outback.
Prior to working on-camera, Elisabeth designed shoes for PUMA. Currently she designs a women's apparel line for QVC: "Elisabeth Hasselbeck for Dialogue."
A 1999 Fine Arts graduate from Boston College, Elisabeth's focus was on large scale paintings and industrial design. While at B.C. she captained her Division-1 softball team to back-to-back Big East championships. In 1999 she completed the Boston Marathon and has since been honored with the Boston College Distinguished Alumni Award.
Elisabeth resides in New York City with her husband, Tim Hasselbeck, ESPN NFL Analyst and former NFL quarterback, and their three children.
