Originally by Kel VarnsenList RulesThe funny females on this list can be from the world of stand up comedy, television, radio or cinema.
The funniest female comedians star on our favorite sitcoms, perform standup at the top comedy clubs and best of all, make us laugh until we cry. These talented women comedians (or 'commediennes' if you're fancy) are just as funny as any male comedians, if not funnier. Plus, they get to tell female-friendly jokes that most men wouldn't touch with a 10-foot pole. Girl comedians can just do some jokes better than the guys can.
Alone, these female comedians are utterly hilarious on their own, but when they team up, watch out. That was exactly the case in 2011 when funny ladies like Kristen Wiig and Melissa McCarthy teamed up with some of the funniest minds in film today to make the smash comedy hit Bridesmaids. Previously, the blonde comedian was known mainly for her many quirky characters on Saturday Night Live, but she's more than just a funny lady, she's a smart (and beautiful!) one too.
For others, the leap from the gut-busting standup acts to primetime television came after the female comedians got noticed by the networks. Chelsea Handler, Whitney Cummings and even Ellen DeGeneres all paid their dues on the standup circuit before getting their own television series.
Whether these talented female comedians make us laugh with their television shows, appear in hilarious comedy movies, are familiar faces on Comedy Central or simply provide the best hilariously inappropriate jokes on celebrity roasts, each rival any of the top male comedians in the business today. Some of them are considered to be the funniest people of all time. Have a funny lady that makes you laugh until you wet your pants? White or black, young or old, tell us your favorites by voting up the best female comedians below.
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1,488977Goldie Hawn
Age: 74Birthplace: Washington, D.C., United States of America
Goldie Jeanne Hawn (born November 21, 1945) is an American actress, producer, and singer. She... more
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864451Rhea Perlman
Age: 72Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Rhea Jo Perlman (born March 31, 1948) is an American actress and author, best known for her... more28
882447Jean Stapleton
Dec. at 90 (1923-2013)Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Jean Stapleton (born Jeanne Murray; January 19, 1923 – May 31, 2013) was an American character... more29
1,7101,171Phyllis Diller
Dec. at 95 (1917-2012)Birthplace: Lima, Ohio, United States of America
Phyllis Ada Diller (July 17, 1917 – August 20, 2012) was an American actress and stand-up... more30
959607Katey Sagal
Age: 66Birthplace: Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States of America
Catherine Louise Sagal (born January 19, 1954) is an American actress and singer-songwriter.... more31
3,6522,649Ellen DeGeneres
Age: 62Birthplace: Metairie, Louisiana, United States of America
Ellen Lee DeGeneres ( də-JEN-ər-əs; born January 26, 1958) is an American comedian, television... more32
1,270814Aubrey Plaza
Age: 36Birthplace: Wilmington, Delaware, United States of America
Aubrey Christina Plaza (born June 26, 1984) is an American actress, comedian and producer. She... more33
1,122615Anna Faris
Age: 43Birthplace: Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America
Anna Kay Faris (; born November 29, 1976) is an American actress, voice artist, producer,... more34
2,3061,674Wanda Sykes
Age: 56Birthplace: Portsmouth, Virginia, United States of America
Wanda Yvette Sykes (born March 7, 1964) is an American actress, comedian, and writer. She was... more35
1,184647Doris Roberts
Age: 94Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, United States of America
Doris May Roberts (born Doris May Green; November 4, 1925 – April 17, 2016) was an American... more![Terri Garr]()
36808456Teri Ann Garr (born December 11, 1944) is a retired American actress, comedian, dancer and... more37
2,5371,839Joan Rivers
Dec. at 81 (1933-2014)Birthplace: New York City, New York
Joan Alexandra Molinsky (June 8, 1933 – September 4, 2014), known professionally as Joan... more38
886608Elizabeth Banks
Age: 41Birthplace: Pittsfield, Berkshire County, United States of America, United States, with Territories
Elizabeth Banks (born February 10, 1974) is an American actress, director, writer, and... more39
637401Penny Marshall
Age: 76Birthplace: New York City, USA, New York
Carole Penny Marshall (October 15, 1943 – December 17, 2018) was an American actress,... more40
744498Rue McClanahan
Dec. at 76 (1934-2010)Birthplace: Healdton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Eddi-Rue McClanahan (February 21, 1934 – June 3, 2010) was an American actress best known for... more41
643337Vivian Vance
Dec. at 70 (1909-1979)Birthplace: Cherryvale, Kansas, United States of America
Vivian Vance (born Vivian Roberta Jones; July 26, 1909 – August 17, 1979) was an American... more42
847574Bernadette Peters
Age: 72Birthplace: Ozone Park, New York City, New York, United States of America
Bernadette Peters (born Bernadette Lazzara; February 28, 1948) is an American actress, singer,... more43
788436Gracie Allen
Dec. at 69 (1895-1964)Birthplace: California, United States of America
Grace Ethel Cecile Rosalie Allen (July 26, 1895 – August 27, 1964) was an American... more44
609366Laurie Metcalf
Age: 65Birthplace: Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Laura Elizabeth Metcalf (born June 16, 1955) is an American actress. Over the course of her... more45
1,7311,234Sandra Bullock
Age: 51Birthplace: Virginia, United States of America
Sandra Annette Bullock (; born July 26, 1964) is an American actress, producer, and... more46
558313Annie Potts
Age: 67Birthplace: Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Anne Hampton Potts (born October 28, 1952) is an American actress. She was nominated for a... more47
461280Dolly Parton
Age: 74Birthplace: Sevierville, Tennessee, United States of America
Dolly Rebecca Parton (born January 19, 1946) is an American singer, songwriter,... more48
572332Jane Krakowski
Age: 51Birthplace: Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey, USA
Jane Krakowski (; born Jane Krajkowski; October 11, 1968) is an American actress and singer.... more49
645410Fran Drescher
Age: 63Birthplace: Kew Gardens, New York City, New York, United States of America
Francine Joy Drescher (born September 30, 1957) is an American actress, comedian, writer and... more50
386143Kristen Bell
Age: 40Birthplace: Huntington Woods, Michigan, United States of America
Kristen Anne Bell (born July 18, 1980) is an American actress. She began her acting career by... more
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