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F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 29, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birthMay 19, 1979

Age43 Years (as of 2022)

BirthplaceChicago, Illinois, U.S.

ProfessionActress, Television Host, Radio Contributor, Food and Travel Blogger

NationalityAmerican

Marital statusWidowed

SpouseBob Saget

FamilyFather - Santo Rizzo; Mother - Sharon Rizzo; Sisters - Kimberly Rizzo, Kristin Rizzo; Step-children - Aubrey Saget, Lara Melanie Saget, Jennifer Belle Saget

Kelly Rizzo (Bob Saget's Biography

Kelly Rizzo is an American actress, television host, radio contributor and food and travel blogger best known for creating the web series Eat, Travel, Rock

Early life and background

Kelly Rizzo was born on May 19, 1979, and raised in Chicago, Illinois. She has family roots in Sicily and grew up bilingual in a household that fostered an interest in food and travel. Rizzo completed studies in Italian journalism at the University of Iowa before earning a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from DePaul University in Chicago. Those academic credentials supported an early career direction that combined media, language and lifestyle interests.

Career

Rizzo began her professional life working in her family’s real estate businesses, serving as a vice president at Rizzo Realty Group and later co-founding Dream Town Realty with her mother. After several years in real estate she shifted to media, launching a food and travel blog called Eat, Travel, Music. The site’s focus on cuisine and on-location stories led Rizzo to develop a web series, Eat, Travel, Rock, which debuted in 2014 and became the central platform for her on-camera work.

On Eat, Travel, Rock Rizzo interviews chefs, musicians and other cultural figures while showcasing food and destinations. She is credited as the executive producer of Eat, Travel, Rock TV and has positioned the series to work with travel and lifestyle brands. Her channel has carried partnerships with a range of travel, beverage and lifestyle companies, and her expertise in food and travel has led to appearances on regional television and national talk formats.

In addition to the web series, Rizzo has worked on other food-focused projects. In 2013 she served as host, co-writer and co-producer for the investigative food program Food Junkie: Chicago. She has also contributed on radio as a host for Chicago rock station 101 WKQX-FM’s Rocking Right Now program. Her overall profile blends hosting, producing and on-air commentary across food, travel and lifestyle beats.

Public profile

Rizzo’s on-screen work and her blogging established her as a lifestyle personality with a focus on culinary discovery and travel. She has been featured as a food, travel and lifestyle expert on outlets including ABC and VH1, and has appeared on local broadcasts such as Fox Good Day Chicago and WCIU The Jam. In 2017, Modern Luxury’s Michigan Avenue Magazine recognized her jet-setting work by naming her “Travel Queen.” She also appeared on the cover of the travel magazine Room 1903 in December 2021.

Rizzo is multilingual, speaking Italian, Spanish and English, and often highlights her interests in music and international cuisine. Her social media presence frequently documents restaurant outings, travel experiences and personal moments with family.

Personal life

Rizzo married comedian and actor Bob Saget in October 2018 at Shutters on the Beach in Santa Monica, California. The couple met through a mutual friend in 2015, became engaged in 2017 and were married the following year. The marriage made Rizzo stepmother to Saget’s three daughters from his previous marriage.

In January 2022 Bob Saget died; Rizzo publicly honored his memory through social media tributes and by appearing onstage at The Comedy Store in Los Angeles later that month to participate in a tribute event. In the weeks following his death she shared reflections on their time together and on the role that shared meals and travel played in their relationship.

Latest updates

Rizzo continues to be active in food and travel media, maintaining her role as an executive producer and host of Eat, Travel, Rock and contributing to lifestyle outlets. Her recent public activity has included magazine features and participation in events honoring her late husband. She remains based between Los Angeles and Chicago as she pursues projects that tie together culinary storytelling, travel coverage and on-air hosting.
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Recent Work

Eat, Travel, Rock

Creator, host and executive producer of the food and travel web series showcasing chefs, musicians and destinations

2014
Food Junkie: Chicago

Host, co-writer and co-producer of an investigative food program

2013
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Career Highlights

  1. Created and hosted the web series Eat, Travel, Rock
  2. Executive producer of Eat, Travel, Rock TV
  3. Host, co-writer and co-producer of Food Junkie: Chicago
  4. Host on Chicago rock station 101 WKQX-FM’s Rocking Right Now
  5. Featured as a food and travel expert on ABC, VH1 and regional broadcasts
  6. Named ‘Travel Queen’ by Modern Luxury’s Michigan Avenue Magazine (2017)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kelly Rizzo (Bob Saget's born?

May 19, 1979

What is Kelly Rizzo (Bob Saget's known for?

Actress, Television Host, Radio Contributor, Food and Travel Blogger

What is Kelly Rizzo (Bob Saget's’s marital status?

Widowed

Who is Kelly Rizzo (Bob Saget's married to?

Bob Saget