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- 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.
- Kristen Wiig. 2,092 votes. Kristen Wiig, a shining star during her tenure on SNL from 2005 through 2012, crafted memorable characters like the quirky Target Lady and the forever excitable Sue.
- Tina Fey. 1,942 votes. Tina Fey, not only a gifted performer but also a brilliant writer, served as both a cast member and head writer from 1997 to 2006. Known for her smart and sassy Weekend Update co-anchor, as well as her spot-on portrayal of Sarah Palin, Fey's comedic genius left an indelible mark on the show's history.
- Gilda Radner. 1,592 votes. Gilda Radner, a true pioneer, carved a path for women in comedy with her captivating and lovable characters such as Roseanne Roseannadanna and Emily Litella during the show's first five seasons.
- Amy Poehler. 1,726 votes. Amy Poehler's infectious energy, coupled with her knack for creating endearing and funny characters, made her a standout from her debut in 2001 through 2008.
- 1 Tig Notaro
- 2 Iliza Shlesinger
- 3 Katherine Ryan
- 4 Nicole Byer
- 5 Ali Wong
- 6 Ms. Pat
- 7 Jenny Slate
- 8 Leslie Jones
- 9 Tiffany Haddish
- 10 London Hughes
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 Notaro: Boyish Girl Interruptedpicked up a nomination for Variety Special at the 68th Annual Emmy Awards. Notaro specialized in dark comedy for years before she ended up with a breast cancer diagnosis in 2012. Notaro said she moved on to more observational comedy after that (via Larry King Now). When it comes...
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. Shlesinger grew up in Dallas, TX, and was the winner of NBC's Last Comic Standing in 2008. Since then, she has released six Netflix comedy specials, five of which are available for streaming right now. They include Freezing Hot, Confirmed Kills, Unveiled, Elder Millennial, and Hot Forever. Her only special not on the platform is War Paint, which debuted there but has since moved on to Prime, Pe...
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. Ryan's roots and her family are a frequent part of her stand-up. She makes jokes about her hometown of Sarnia, Ontario, and the fact that her daughter's British accent makes her sound like a "tiny inefficient butler." She first gained fame when she appeared on BBC's Live at the Apollo, which led to her leading her own starring specials. Ryan has blown up on Netflix over the pa...
Nicole Byer: BBW
Audiences might recognize Nicole Byer from her role as host of Netflix's Nailed It and her co-host duties alongside John Cena on Wipeout. However, longtime fans know Byer better from her appearances in the world of comedy, whether that's in the world of stand-up or from guest roles on popular TV shows like Brooklyn Nine-Nine or The Good Place. The comedian is a fan favorite as a guest on podcasts like Comedy Bang! Bang! and Doughboys when she isn't hosting her own show Why Won't You Date Me?...
Hard Knock Wife, Baby Cobra, & Don Wong
Ali Wong's stand-up Netflix specials Hard Knock Wife and Baby Cobra have received critical acclaim, and she's easily one of the best female stand-up comedians on Netflix. Wong has become a huge name in comedy for her stand-up, acting, and writing. She has served as a writer on Fresh Off The Boat, is a main cast member of American Housewives, and led the rom-com Always Be My Maybe. Wong also starred in the miniseries Beef, shining and earning major acting awards for her performance. However, s...
Ms. Pat: Y'all Wanna Hear Something Crazy?
Ms. Pat has been performing for a long time but is really starting to blow up as a star. She has appeared in several podcasts alongside the likes of Kevin Hart and Marc Maron, and her own series, The Ms. Pat Show. In terms of her stand-up routines, Ms. Pat broke out on Netflix's series The Degenerates and participated in season 9 of Last Comic Standing. Now, Ms. Pat can be seen in her Netflix special Ms. Pat: Y'all Wanna Hear Something Crazy? It was released in February 2022 and showcases the...
Stage Fright
Jenny Slate has had roles in comedy series such as Parks and Recreation and House of Lies, voice-acted and co-wrote the critical smash Marcel the Shell with Shoes On, and even taken on a more serious role in the movie Gifted. Like so many others though, Slate has also proven to be hilarious with a microphone with her Netflix special, Stage Fright. Audiences shouldn't go in expecting a traditional stand-up set though. Slate's comedy special takes a unique approach that is equal parts biography...
Time Machine
Many viewers know the comedy of Leslie Jones from her appearances on Saturday Night Live where her characters always found a way to stand out. Jones broke out to the point where she landed roles in major movies like Ghostbusters, Coming 2 America, and Sing, as well as a hosting gig on the rebooted version of the game show Supermarket Sweep. Like so many others though, Jones got her start on the stage back in 1987, though those performances aren't available. However, Leslie Jones now has her v...
She Ready & Black Mitzvah
Tiffany Haddish has been in the comedy game for quite some time, and she has more than one comedy special on Netflix. In her early days, she made appearances in shows such as That's So Raven, New Girl, and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Haddish was the first Black female stand-up comedian to host an episode of Saturday Night Live and her book, The Last Black Unicorn, made The New York Times bestseller list. Haddish has two comedy specials, She Ready and Black Mitzvah,on Netflix. In fact,B...
London Hughes: To Catch A D*ck
London Hughes is a British comedian for a new age as the millennial woman tells relatable jokes that have helped her become a star. She is perhaps most known from her work on BBC's Laughter Shock, which came to audiences in the early 2010s. On top of starring in it, the multi-talented Hughes also wrote the project. She has appeared in other British comedy shows like Newsjack, as well as hit series like Fleabag. Since late 2020, the award-winning comedian can be seen in her own special on Netf...
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
Take a look at the top 50 funniest female comedians who are breaking the glass ceiling one joke at a time… Mary Tyler Moore. s_bukley / Shutterstock.com. The actress is best known for her work on her sitcom, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, as well as The Dick Van Dyke Show. Lucille Ball. catwalker / Shutterstock.com.
