Star Jones is an American lawyer, television personality, and author who first gained prominence as a prosecutor in New York. She became a household name as one of the original co-hosts on the ABC daytime talk show 'The View', serving from 1997 to 2006. After her departure, Jones has continued her career in television, hosting her own show and appearing on various programs, including 'The Celebrity Apprentice'. Throughout her career, she has also been an advocate for heart health awareness, following her own successful open-heart surgery.