Happy birthday! Vanessa Minnillo turns 45 today

  • By Lori Macatee
  • Washington
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The iconic and legendary television host turns 45 on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025.

Miss Teen USA 1998 Vanessa Minnillo is celebrating her 45th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed television hosts of her generation.

Popular television host-model Vanessa Minnillo has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 45th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Minnillo, a cultural icon

Born Vanessa Joy Lachey in Angeles City on November 9, 1980, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Minnillo's not just a great television host, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Vanessa hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Vanessa Minnillo as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 45.

Happy Birthday, Vanessa, you're the best!

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