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| Born | September 7, 1967 |
| Hometown | Memphis, Tennessee, United States |
| Height | 6'0" (1.83m) |
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41 Photos of Drag Isn’t Dangerous Fundraiser That Raised the Big Bucks for LGBTQ+ Rights
- Organizers say the event, which continues to bring in money, raised more than $560,000.
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16 favorite Moontower comedy festival comics and where to catch them next
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AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
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| 2018 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Saturday Night Live | Nominated |
| 2017 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Saturday Night Live | Nominated |
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A-List Stars Sign On For ‘Drag Isn’t Dangerous’ Telethon
Hollywood isn’t having it with the drag bans.
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‘The Daily Show’ Ratings: How the Rotating Celebrity Hosts Stacked Up
Al Franken, John Leguizamo, Sarah Silverman and the other hosts finished their tenure in late March, giving the show a 13% boost in viewership
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Charlize Theron, Jesse Eisenberg Sign On for ‘Drag Isn’t Dangerous’ Telethon
All-star group of entertainers from stage and screen will help raise money for LGBTQ+ charities at May 7 event
- U.S.Kansas City Star
‘We were all Ralph.’ Jennifer Hudson, Hollywood stars angry over Ralph Yarl shooting
“Scandal” star Kerry Washington urged her Twitter followers to call the Clay County prosecutor’s office on Sunday.
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7 female celebrities you didn't realize are 6 feet tall
Some stars have discussed overcoming insecurity about their height, and some have even lied about how tall they are to get work.
- CelebrityUSA TODAY
'The Daily Show': Leslie Jones shares she 'definitely' wants to be considered as new host
Hey, "Daily Show" – if you're still looking for a host, Leslie Jones seems more than happy to take on the job. Here's what she said about the gig.
- CelebrityINSIDER
45 celebrities who are actually older than they look
From Anna Kendrick to John Stamos and Jennifer Lopez, these stars easily pass for younger than they really are.
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How to Stand Apart From ‘Daily Show’ Guest-Host Pack? Kal Penn Brought POTUS
Showing off your late-night hosting skills when you have just four days to do so can be daunting. So Kal Penn brought his ‘A’ game. The actor used his unique connections to the White House — he was an associate director of the White House Office of Public Engagement and Intergovernmental Affairs during the Obama […]
- EntertainmentVariety
‘Daily Show’ Correspondents Get Crack at Hosting Duties
The correspondents who help keep Comedy Central’s “Daily Show” running will each get their own moment in the spotlight. The late-night program, which has relied on celebrity guest such as Leslie Jones and Sarah Silverman in the wake of the departure of Trevor Noah last year, will now give its correspondents a crack at leading […]
- EntertainmentDeadline
‘The Daily Show’ Finds Ratings Success With Guest Hosts As Correspondents Stake Claim For The Hot Seat
EXCLUSIVE: The Daily Show has been ticking along nicely with its phalanx of guest hosts including Chelsea Handler, Leslie Jones and Kal Penn. The producers of the Comedy Central series are currently weighing up how they replace Trevor Noah in the hot seat come the fall, and one suggestion has been to continue the revolving […]
