Vanessa Lachey

Vanessa Joy Lachey (née Minnillo) is an American actress, beauty pageant titleholder, fashion model, and television host. Born on November 9, 1980, in Angeles City, Philippines, Lachey was named Miss Teen USA in 1998. She has had a successful career as a television personality, serving as a New York-based correspondent for Entertainment Tonight and hosting Total Request Live on MTV. Lachey has appeared in two network sitcoms and has hosted various competition and reality shows. Currently, she holds the lead role in the CBS spinoff series NCIS: Hawaiʻi. Lachey's diverse background and talent have made her a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.