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Oct 22, 2024 · The world of comedy is brimming with funny women, and this ranked list of the best female comedians of 2024 captures the very best of them. This list was created to acknowledge their performances and serves as a platform to champion the skillful art of stand-up comedy.
- The Funniest Female Comedians of All Time - Ranker
These talented women comedians (or 'commediennes' if you're...
- The Funniest Female Comedians of All Time - Ranker
Dec 10, 2023 · From Moms Mabley to Melissa McCarthy to Patti Harrison, this list is in honor of every woman who’s ever been passed over for a punch-up job or talked over at a pitch meeting.
- Emma Specter
- Kel Varnsen
- Carol Burnett. 04/26/1933. 7,668 votes. A trailblazer in sketch comedy, Carol Burnett rose to fame as the host of The Carol Burnett Show, a groundbreaking variety series that saw her playing a range of zany characters.
- Betty White. 01/17/1922. 8,354 votes. Beloved for her quick wit and sharp humor, Betty White is best known for her roles on television sitcoms The Golden Girls and The Mary Tyler Moore Show.
- Lucille Ball. 08/06/1911. 7,601 votes. As the star and co-creator of the iconic sitcom I Love Lucy, Lucille Ball revolutionized television comedy with her impeccable slapstick and hilarious facial expressions.
- Gilda Radner. 06/28/1946. 5,175 votes. As an original cast member of Saturday Night Live, Gilda Radner quickly became a standout performer with her energetic and quirky characters, most notably Roseanne Roseannadanna and Emily Litella.
- Tig Notaro. Happy To Be Here. Tig Notaro was a big name before Netflix signed her for a comedy special. Her album Live picked up a Best Comedy Album nomination at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards and her HBO special Tig Notero: Boyish Girl Interrupted picked up a nomination for Variety Special at the 68th Annual Emmy Awards.
- Iliza Shlesinger. Freezing Hot, Confirmed Kills, Unveiled, Elder Millennial, & Hot Forever. Irreverent and hilarious, one of the best female stand-up comedians on Netflix is Iliza Shlesinger.
- Katherine Ryan. In Trouble & The Glitter Room. Katherine Ryan is a Canadian comedian living in the U.K. with her daughter and brings them into her shows on Netflix.
- Nicole Byer. Nicole Byer: BBW. Audiences might recognize Nicole Byer from her role as host of Netflix's Nailed It. However, comedy fans know Byer better from her appearances in the world of comedy.
Jun 15, 2022 · Yes, women are funny. Here's the biggest female stand-up comics who you need to check out.
- Molly Horan
Dec 27, 2023 · Not only have Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders been an inspiration to future generations of female comedians - they have also championed other funny women.
Sep 18, 2018 · Namely, the study examines the engrained societal belief that “women are not funny” (held by both genders) and how this contributes to dissuading more women from attempting to become comedians.
