About Marisa

Marisa Sullivan is a journalist, writer, and editor based in Los Angeles, covering music, film, health, travel, tech, lifestyle, business and politics for nationally and globally known media brands. The veteran reporter (and red carpet fixture for award shows like the Academy Awards, Golden Globes, Emmys and Grammys) has interviewed a roster of legends like Stevie Nicks, Robert De Niro, Anthony Hopkins, Meryl Streep, Viola Davis, Kate Winslet, Helen Mirren, Martha Stewart, Snoop, Neil Diamond, 50 Cent, Slash and Nikki Sixx, scooping up countless breaking news exclusives for nearly two decades. She most recently covered Sundance and Tribeca film festivals for PEOPLE magazine’s film team.

Also a versatile performer on the stage and screen, the bold Chicagoan and University of Iowa grad (a teen MTV VJ finalist in TRL‘s heyday) has won lead roles in acclaimed Off-Broadway shows in New York City and has performed stand-up and sketch comedy on both coasts.

On the day to day, Sullivan serves as L.A. Deputy Chief for Le Monde in English, the English version site of France’s leading newspaper, overseeing a team of editors. Before starting at Le Monde, Sullivan was a full-time writer for People.com, a senior staffer for Us Weekly under Wenner Media and has represented both E! News and Variety on red carpets in LA and NYC. She has appeared on various networks as a pop culture expert and starred in a series called Mansion Hunters on REELZ, which showcased the glamorous locations of the film and TV industry.

One of her greatest achievements, however, was overcoming a life-changing diagnosis during the pandemic. Introduced to a higher purpose, the five-year breast cancer survivor and spokesperson has shared her stories of resilience in outlets like The New York Times, Today.com, SurvivorNet, and Los Angeles Magazine, with the response to each feature fueling further passion for health advocacy. Known as the lively “Breast Cancer Bandit,” Sullivan brings a mix of dark and playful humor to her comedy, supports newly diagnosed survivors, and spreads her infectious joie de vivre wherever she may roam.

Marisa Sullivan