Rona Barrett is an American gossip columnist, businesswoman, and philanthropist. She is best known for her celebrity news columns and television programs which have been running since the 1960s. She has interviewed many of the biggest stars in Hollywood and has been credited with helping to launch the careers of some of the most famous actors and actresses. She is also a successful businesswoman, having founded the Rona Barrett Foundation, which provides grants to organizations that help people in need.