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Toni Collette, Molly Shannon, and Bridget Everett Party Their Domestic Troubles Away in the Fun Mom Dinner Trailer
Highlights: Molly Shannon drunkenly flips a guy over a table, and Toni Collette delivers the line “a mother can never run out of milk!” with gusto.
By David Canfield
Amy Schumer’s Boyfriend Ben Hanisch Has a Trick for Shooing Away Unwanted Photographers
Hint: Turn the spotlight.
By Theresa Avila
Here’s a Small But Important Bit of Progress for Women in Comedy
Female representation in comedy continues to improve.
By Jesse David Fox
With Fleabag, Phoebe Waller-Bridge Has an Agenda. But Not the One You Think.
Her dark, funny show isn’t just another anti-heroine comedy.
By Noreen Malone
Kaitlin Olson Never Wanted to Be Just the ‘Girl Character’
After 12 years as Dee Reynolds on It’s Always Sunny, Olson is stepping into the shoes of another interesting character.
By Anna Silman
Leslie Jones Is Having a Steamy Saturday Night Live Love Triangle in This Short
You know what they say about dating your coworkers…
By Jenni Miller
Tina Fey Defends Jimmy Fallon’s Trump Interview: ‘It’s Not Jimmy Who Peed in the Punch Bowl’
“It’s not Jimmy who created this horrible world we’re living in.”
By Halle Kiefer
TV Comedy Is a Twisted Trip Through the Female Psyche, and It’s Amazing
Characters who might have once been relegated to the role of quirky sidekick have their stories front and center.
By Anna Silman
Ari Graynor Bombed Stand-up on Purpose
It was practice for her new show, I’m Dying Up Here.
By Lisa Butterworth
Ali Wong Gets Real About Work/Life Balance at Opening Ceremony
And why she’s the one who really deserves a trophy.
By Diana Tsui
Opening Ceremony’s Funny, Political Show Redeemed Fashion Week
Starring Aidy Bryant, Ali Wong, Whoopi Goldberg, and more.
By The Cut
Sex Is Funny. Love Is Funny. So Where Are All Our Great Romantic Comedies?
People aren’t “tired” of funny stories about love.
By Liz Meriwether
Yell ‘Show Us Your Tits’ at Amy Schumer If You Dare
Your ass will be on the curb.
By Claire Landsbaum
Female Comedians Agree: Men Just Aren’t Funny
Samantha Bee, Tracee Ellis Ross, Allison Janney, Kate McKinnon and Niecy Nash weigh in.
By Anna Silman
George Washington Can’t Handle Being a Stepdad
It’s weird when he’s the father of America, too.
By PYPO
The Best Advice for Aspiring Women in Comedy
From Ali Wong, Nikki Glaser, Leslie Jones, and more.
By Lisa Butterworth
This Is Mom Traffic Control, in Real Time
"Team one, what is your location?"
By PYPO
Cry Every Day — The Right Way
Take a long look in the mirror.
By PYPO
Damn, It’s a Good Time for Funny Women on TV
We've got room to do better, but today's comedy lineup offers a wealth we've never seen before.
By Anna Silman
TV’s Realest New Mom on Being a Woman in Comedy
An interview with Catastrophe's Sharon Horgan.
By Jenni Miller