Kelly Rizzo is an American actress, television host, radio writer, and food and travel blogger. She is known for being the host and creator of the American entertainment series Eat, Travel, Rock (2014). Kelly is the wife of American stand-up comedian, actor and television host Bob Saget.
Wiki/Biography
Kelly Rizzo was born on Saturday, May 19, 1979 in Chicago, Illinois (43 years old; as of 2022). Her zodiac sign is Taurus. Her family originated in Sicily. From 1997 to 1999, Kelly studied for a degree in Italian Journalism at the University of Iowa in Iowa. She then attended DePaul University in Chicago to pursue a bachelor’s degree in communications. Later, she moved to Los Angeles and settled there.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′7″
Weight (approximately): 55kg
Hair color: pure diamond color
Eye color: dark green
Body measurements (approximately): 32-28-34
family
Kelly Rizzo belongs to a Christian family.
Parents and siblings
Kelly Rizzo is the daughter of Santo Rizzo and Sharon Rizzo. Her parents were in the family business of real estate. She has two sisters Kimberly Rizzo (businesswoman) and Kristin Rizzo (author).
Kelly Rizzo’s Parents
Kelly Rizzo and her mother
Kelly Rizzo and her sisters
husband
In 2015, Kelly met American stand-up comedian, actor and television host Bob Saget through a mutual friend. Soon, the couple started dating. Kelly got engaged to Bob in 2017. The following year, on October 25, 2018, the couple tied the knot at Shutters Beach in Santa Monica, California.
Kelly Rizzo and her husband Bob Saget
Saget proposed to Rizzo while watching the Netflix series “Stranger Things.” Saget shared photos from their wedding on Instagram, writing:
Okay, so we went for it. We are so blessed. “
He further wrote,
I got up and went to the bathroom, opened the safe, took out the ring that had been hidden for four days, and then got down on one knee. She said, “What are you doing?” She was so excited, and so was I. I try to express it in meaningful language. I adore her. She is amazing and I am a very lucky man. “
Photos from Kelly Rizzo’s wedding
Prior to joining Kelly, Bob was married to Shirley Kramer (American screenwriter) for approximately 15 years. Kelly has three stepdaughters from Bob’s first marriage – twins, Aubrey Saget and Lala Melanie Saget (born October 16, 1989) and Jennifer Bell Sajith (born November 18, 1992).
Kelly Rizzo’s stepdaughter
Her husband, Bob Saget, died on January 9, 2022 (at the age of 65) from a brain hemorrhage caused by head trauma after staying at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Orlando, Florida. After her husband’s death, Kelly paid a touching tribute to Saget via an Instagram post, writing:
How lucky I am to be married to the most incredible man on earth. I was the one who went on this crazy journey with him and became a part of his life for the past six years. We have time to make each other the happiest and change each other’s lives forever. “
Profession
Kelly Rizzo began her career in 2005 as Vice President of the real estate company “Rizzo Realty Group” (her family business). At the same time, she founded Dream Town Realty with her mother. After working in real estate for five years, she quit her job and started a blog, Food, Travel, Music. Shortly after her blog gained popularity, Kelly created the web series Eat, Travel, Rock in 2013. In the series, she travels the world while going behind the scenes to interview chefs, rock stars and other creative industry heavyweights.
Kelly Rizzo in the web series “Food, Travel, Rock and Roll”
In April 2013, she served as host, co-writer and co-producer of the food investigation show “Food Junkie: Chicago”.
Kelly Rizzo on “Food Junk: Chicago”
Kelly hosts the radio show “Rocking Right Now” on Chicago rock station 101 WKQX-FM. Rizzo has also served as a food, travel and lifestyle expert on numerous national talk shows on channels such as ABC and VH1, as well as on regional radio shows such as Fox Good Day Chicago and WCIU The Jam.
Kelly Rizzo on Fox’s “Good Day Chicago” talk show
As of 2022, Kelly serves as executive producer of Eat, Travel, Rock TV. Her channel’s partner brands include Chevrolet, United Airlines, Deep Eddy Vodka, Guinness, Harley-Davidson, Rolling Stone, Burton Snowboards, Peninsula Hotels, Hotwire, Visit Florida, Switzerland Tourism, Dragonfly Coffee Roasters and Lettuce Entertain You.
Favorites
- TV series: “The Simpsons” (1989)
- Music albums: Nirvana, Nevermind, Fleetwood Mac, Rumours
- Restaurant: Windy City Rooftop, Chicago
Facts/Trivia
- In her free time, Kelly Rizzo enjoys traveling and listening to music.
- She is a food lover and enjoys exploring different cuisines.
- Kelly was often spotted drinking at various events.
- She is fluent in three languages - Italian, Spanish and English.
- Kelly is a tattoo enthusiast and has many tattoos on her body.
Kelly Rizzo’s tattoos
Kelly Rizzo’s tattoos
Kelly Rizzo’s tattoos
- In 2017, Kelly was named the Queen of Travel by modern luxury magazine Michigan Avenue for her jet-setting career. Michigan Avenue Magazine is a publication that caters exclusively to an upscale audience.
- On January 31, 2022, Kelly appeared on stage at The Comedy Store in Los Angeles for a tribute event to her husband, Bob Saget. The event was held at the venue where Bob began his career as a comedian 40 years ago. She shared some photos from the event on her Instagram account and wrote:
So remember when I said you would never see me stand up? Okay, I guess I told a few jokes, but it was the honor of a lifetime to be on stage at @thecomedystore honoring my legendary and incredible husband, whose career began over 40 years ago. “
Kelly Rizzo pays tribute to her husband on stage at Comedy Store
- In December 2021, she appeared on the cover of the travel magazine “Room 1903”.
Kelly Rizzo on the cover of Room 1903 magazine
- Kelly follows a non-vegetarian diet.
- Kelly is close to her niece Alexandra and constantly uploads photos of her and her niece on her Instagram account.
Kelly Rizzo and her niece
- There is a 23-year age difference between Kelly and her husband, Bob Saget.
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