American comedian
Born: September 7, 1967
Leslie Jones is an American comedian, actress, and writer known for her sharp wit, infectious energy, and distinctive comedic style. Born on September 7, 1967, in Memphis, Tennessee, she grew up in Los Angeles and began her career in stand-up comedy in the late 1980s.
Jones gained widespread recognition as a cast member on the sketch comedy show “Saturday Night Live” (SNL) from 2014 to 2019. Her memorable performances, including her recurring “Weekend Update” appearances and impersonations of notable figures, made her a fan favorite. She received two Primetime Emmy Award nominations for her work on the show.
Beyond SNL, Leslie has showcased her comedic talents in various films, including “Ghostbusters” (2016) and “Coming 2 America” (2021). Her unapologetic and fearless humor often tackles issues of race, gender, and social justice, making her a powerful and influential figure in the comedy world.
Jones continues to perform stand-up comedy, delighting audiences with her candid and hilarious observations. Her unique blend of humor and charisma has earned her a dedicated fan base and solidified her status as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry. Leslie Jones remains a trailblazing comedian who continues to push boundaries and challenge norms in her comedic work.
Leslie Jones’s 5 most popular quotes
- There is no such thing as getting anything easy. Trust and believe. Even if you’re good at what you do, you still should be practicing, you still should be updating, especially. Because if you don’t update, you become a dinosaur.
- People think I’m an overnight success. No. It’s just that you all found me overnight.
- Everybody was telling me to sit my ass down. Everybody was telling me to get a real job. Everybody was asking me, “What are you doing? You’re ruining your life. You’re embarrassing your family.” That’s all I got. So you can’t listen to that. You have to listen to yourself.
- You can’t rush good wine. It has to sit. And when you finally drink it, it’s the bomb. It’s worth the wait.
- I take care of everybody. I’m either hugging you or making sure that you’re not sick, because my backpack has every kind of medicine in it.
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