American comedian and actress
Born: June 8, 1933
Died: September 4, 2014
Joan Rivers, born Joan Alexandra Molinsky on June 8, 1933, in Brooklyn, New York, was a pioneering American comedian, actress, writer, producer, and television host. She rose to fame in the 1960s with her sharp, acerbic wit and fearless comedic style, becoming a regular guest on “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.” Her breakthrough came in 1965 when she first appeared on Carson’s show, leading to a long-standing professional relationship and numerous guest-hosting stints.
Rivers was known for her trailblazing role as a female comedian in a male-dominated industry. She broke new ground with her candid discussions about personal topics, often poking fun at herself and societal norms. In 1986, she became the first woman to host a late-night network television talk show with “The Late Show Starring Joan Rivers.”
Despite facing numerous professional setbacks, including a public falling-out with Carson, Rivers reinvented herself multiple times over her career. She achieved success with her syndicated daytime talk show “The Joan Rivers Show,” winning a Daytime Emmy Award in 1990. Rivers also became a fashion icon, co-hosting E!’s “Fashion Police” from 2010 until her death.
Joan Rivers passed away on September 4, 2014, at the age of 81, leaving behind a legacy of groundbreaking comedy and a trailblazing path for future generations of female comedians.
Joan Rivers’s 5 most popular quotes
- Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is God’s gift, that’s why we call it the present.
- I enjoy life when things are happening. I don’t care if it’s good things or bad things. That means you’re alive.
- Part of my act is meant to shake you up. It looks like I’m being funny, but I’m reminding you of other things. Life is tough, darling. Life is hard. And we better laugh at everything; otherwise, we’re going down the tube.
- I hate housework! You make the beds, you do the dishes and six months later you have to start all over again.
- I’ve had so much plastic surgery, when I die they will donate my body to Tupperware.
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