Shonda Rhimes

Shonda Rhimes
Rhimes in 2016
Born
Shonda Lynn Rhimes

(1970-01-13) January 13, 1970 (age 54)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Alma mater
Occupations
  • Television producer
  • screenwriter
Years active1995–present
Children3

Shonda Lynn Rhimes,[1] CBE (born January 13, 1970)[2] is an American television producer and screenwriter, and founder of the production company Shondaland. Inducted into the Television Hall of Fame and NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame,[3] Rhimes became known as the showrunner—creator, head writer, and executive producer—of the medical drama Grey's Anatomy (2005–present), its spin-off Private Practice (2007–2013) and the political thriller Scandal (2012–2018), becoming the first woman to create three television dramas that have achieved the 100 episode milestone.[4]

She has served as the executive producer of the ABC thriller series How to Get Away with Murder (2014–2020), the Netflix period series Bridgerton (2020–present) and Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story (2023), and drama Inventing Anna (2022). She has been nominated five times for a Primetime Emmy Award, won a Golden Globe Award, and received special honors at the British Academy Television Awards and International Emmy Awards.

In 2017, she was inducted as a Chair's Appointee of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences‘s executive committee.[5][6] She is also part of the USC Film Concil and the Writers Guild Inclusion Committee.[7][8]

In 2007, 2013, and 2021, Rhimes was named by Time to the Time 100, their annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world.[9][10] As of 2023, she is one of the richest women entertainers in America, with a net worth of $250 million.[11] In 2015, she published her first book, a memoir, Year of Yes: How to Dance It Out, Stand in the Sun, and Be Your Own Person. In 2016, Rhimes formed The Rhimes Family Foundation whose mission is to support arts, education, and activism.

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  2. ^ "UPI Almanac for Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021". United Press International. January 13, 2021. Archived from the original on February 27, 2021. Retrieved February 27, 2021. ...TV producer Shonda Rhimes in 1970 (age 51)…
  3. ^ Giardina, Carolyn (April 14, 2015). "NAB: Shonda Rhimes Inducted Into Broadcasting Hall of Fame". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
  4. ^ Goldberg, Lesley (April 13, 2017). "With 'Scandal,' Shonda Rhimes Notches Rare Third 100-Episode Milestone". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
  5. ^ "Shonda Rhimes, Susanne Daniels, Mark Gordon Join Television Academy's Executive Committee". Variety. June 5, 2017. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
  6. ^ "Shonda Rhimes, Chair's Appointee | Executive Committee". Television Academy. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
  7. ^ Haring, Bruce (February 2, 2023). "Ryan Coogler, Tracy Oliver Join USC School Of Cinematic Arts' Board Of Councilors". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
  8. ^ Robb, David (November 22, 2022). "Showrunners Sign WGA West Pledge To Make Workplaces "Safe & Inclusive"". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
  9. ^ Oh, Sandra (May 3, 2007). "The Time 100, Artists & Entertainers". Time. Archived from the original on May 5, 2007. Retrieved 2007-05-05.
  10. ^ Sinay, Danielle (September 15, 2021). "Time releases its 100 most influential people list". Indy100. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
  11. ^ "Here Are The 15 Richest Women Celebrities In America". Forbes. June 1, 2023. Retrieved June 1, 2023.

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