Sophie Schillaci

About

Sophie Schillaci is a seasoned entertainment journalist with more than a decade of experience in Hollywood, both in front of the camera and behind the keyboard. She has worked for media outlets including Entertainment Tonight, The Hollywood Reporter and MTV News, interviewing A-list stars across film, television and music, sharing their stories through compelling video and written content. She's covered red carpets for the GRAMMY Awards, American Music Awards, Academy of Country Music Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, countless major studio film and television premieres, the Sundance Film Festival, and the list goes on (and on). She's traveled the globe for exclusive behind-the-scenes interviews... and attended more tapings of "The Voice" and "American Idol" than she can count. Additionally, she has appeared as a pop culture expert on several nationally and globally syndicated programs, including Good Morning America, The Talk, Extra and more. As a senior video producer and writer for ET's digital imprint, ETonline.com, Sophie created the successful franchise series "Certified Country" and "Interviews Under the Influence." She is a skilled news writer and editor, adept at monitoring and spotting entertainment trends.Prior to breaking into the entertainment world, Sophie worked as a collegiate sports reporter and was named a winner at the College Emmy Awards for her work spearheading broadcast coverage of Division One Hockey's prestigious Frozen Four tournament. She is a mom to a preschooler and a toddler, who inspired her to launch the small e-commerce business, "Mom Needs a Minute" in 2021. The brand offers simple sensory play and busy boxes for toddlers -- with a side of peace and quiet for their overwhelmed parents.