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Comedians and comedy

Comedians and comedy
From Jerry Seinfeld to Stephen Chow, Ali Wong to Rick & Morty, SCMP reveals the latest news about the people, shows and films who make us laugh.
Director Destry Spielberg, daughter of Steven Spielberg, was courtside at the “Tracy Morgan” Knicks game. Photo: @destryallyn/Instagram
Celebrity children

Meet Steven Spielberg’s daughter Destry, who is also in showbiz

Destry gave up horse riding to pursue a career in Hollywood, but faced nepo-baby accusations with her short film The Rightway, which was written by Stephen King’s son and starred Sean Penn’s son.

Malaysia

Slap heard around Malaysia: viral Ramadan altercation sparks memes, debate

Celebrity children

Meet Tracy Morgan’s 4 children, whom he shares with his 2 ex-wives

Celebrity style

How to Style like … Matt Rife: do casual cool like the funny man

Classic white sneakers and a good gold watch are wardrobe essentials no guy should be without – complete your look with Saint Laurent footwear and an iconic Rolex.

Matt Rife wore timeless basics in neutral tones for his role as one of the presenters at the 2024 People’s Choice Country Awards in September, in Nashville. Photo: Getty Images
Fame and celebrity

Who is Shane Gillis’ ‘funny and hot’ 25-year-old girlfriend, Grace Brassel?

Shane Gillis’ 25-year-old TikTok influencer girlfriend Grace Brassel recently had a fangirl moment when she met the New York Yankees’ Aaron Judge – but what else do we know about her?

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Fame and celebrity

Who is Druski – and why was he mentioned in a lawsuit against Sean Combs?

Comedian Druski was named in a sexual assault case with NFL player Odell Beckham Jr and denies the allegations – so what are they being accused of, and what have they said?

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Fame and celebrity

Who is Hannah Berner, whose Megan Thee Stallion interview went viral?

Comedian Hannah Berner just apologised for a comment to Stallion at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party that sparked an online backlash – but did you know the influencer used to play tennis professionally?

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Comedian and podcast host Hannah Berner used to be a tennis player before finding fame on TikTok. Photo: @hannahberner/Instagram
Fame and celebrity

7 celebrities who tip well, from Barack Obama to Amy Schumer

Who carries US$100 notes around, and who adds an extra zero to the bill as a tip? These 7 internationally known faces are always sure to splash some additional cash when they go out

Fame and celebrity

Who is comedian Alex Edelman, and is he dating Jessica Alba after Cash Warren?

Jessica Alba chatted with everyone from Lisa Manobal to Sofía Vergara at the Vanity Fair Oscars party – but was spotted wearing comedian Alex Edelman’s coat as she left … so who is he?

Fame and celebrity

Who is Bowen Yang’s bestie and date for the Oscars, actor Matt Rogers?

Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers have interviewed everyone from Mariah Carey to Will Ferrell on their podcast, and Rogers has acted in over 50 films and TV shows, including Netflix’s No Good Deed.

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Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang at the 97th Oscars on March 2. Photo: Getty Images
Fame and celebrity

Who is Fox News star Kat Timpf’s investment banker husband, Cameron Friscia?

Just after she welcomed her first child into the world, Fox News’ Gutfeld! panellist Kat Timpf revealed she had been diagnosed with breast cancer – here’s what we know about her supportive husband.

Fox News regular Kat Timpf and her husband Cameron Friscia recently welcomed a son. Photo: @camfrish/Instagram
Fame and celebrity

Meet John Oliver’s wife, Kate Norley – who’s an Iraq War veteran

John Oliver may not be happy that Donald Trump and Elon Musk are dominating the news cycle as his Emmy-winning show returns, but you may be surprised to know his wife was a Republican in the past.

Fame and celebrity

SNL50: Who is Marcello Hernández’s youthful Cuban mum Isabel Cancela?

Having regularly joked about his Cuban mum during his stand-up, Hernández decided to show his gratitude by bringing her along to the SNL 50 Anniversary Special last Sunday.

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Celebrity children

SNL50: meet Larry David’s stylish 28-year-old daughter, Romy David

Curb Your Enthusiasm star Larry David brought his youngest daughter Romy along to the SNL50 Anniversary Special event in New York on Sunday night – so what do we know about her?

Larry David and Romy David at SNL50: The Anniversary Special at 30 Rockefeller Center on February 16, in New York City. Photo: WireImage
Fame and celebrity

SNL50: meet Chevy Chase’s wife of 43 years, Jayni Chase

Former Saturday Night Live cast member Chevy Chase, who’s had a tumultuous relationship with the show, nevertheless celebrated its 50th anniversary with his wife Jayni Chase – so who is she?

Chevy Chase, SNL alum from the 1970s, and his wife Jayni Chase on February 16 at the SNL 50 Special. Photo: NBC via Getty Images
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Meet Jack Whitehall, the comedian who partied with Prince Harry

Before Prince Harry packed his bags and swapped London for Montecito with Meghan Markle, he was living it up with British comedian Jack Whitehall – so who is Whitehall exactly?

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Fame and celebrity

Who is Seth Rogen’s long-time wife, Lauren Miller Rogen?

Seth Rogen and his wife Lauren Miller Rogen co-founded a non profit called Hilarity for Charity after the actress lost her mum to Alzheimer’s – and went on Bill Gates’ podcast to talk about it.

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Kevin Hart

Who is Kevin Hart’s much taller son, Hendrix, who joined him at the Super Bowl?

Kevin Hart’s son Hendrix is growing up fast: the diminutive comedian brought his family to the Super Bowl LIX on Sunday, and fans couldn’t help but notice that his son now towers over him.

Kevin Hart and his son Hendrix, who he brought along to the Super Bowl this past weekend. Photo: @kevinhart/Instagram
Fame and celebrity

Who is Chris Fischer, the autistic author-chef husband of Amy Schumer?

Fischer, a chef, farmer and writer, married Kinda Pregnant star Schumer in 2018 and was soon diagnosed with autism – which, the Hollywood star says, is what made her fall in love with him.

Malaysia

Malaysia’s careful comedians lament narrowing space for laughter

Malaysian stand-up comedy is being muzzled by an increasingly censorious social media amid heightened sensitivities over race and religion.

Fame and celebrity

Who is Chicken Shop Date host Amelia Dimoldenberg’s politician dad Paul?

Paul Dimoldenberg is a veteran politician who serves on London’s Westminster City Council, has written books about British politics – and whose work ethic inspired his daughter’s ‘hustling’.

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YouTuber Amelia Dimoldenberg’s father is the London-based Labour politician Paul Dimoldenberg. Photos: @ameliadimz/Instagram; Red Brick
Fame and celebrity

Meet Theo Von, the comedian who fell into Logan Paul at Trump’s inauguration

Comedian Theo Von made a name for himself on MTV’s Road Rules and went viral earlier this week for falling into the lap of YouTuber Logan Paul at Donald Trump’s inauguration.

Comedian Theo Von is a Donald Trump fan, despite making a boo boo at the president’s inauguration event. Photos: TNS; Theo Von/Facebook
Malaysia

Last laugh? Muslim comedian faces backlash over ham joke in Malaysia

Harith Iskander’s joke about ham sap kopi – a coffee drink – offended some Muslims, leading to police reports and calls for his social media suspension.

Fame and celebrity

Who is comedian Howie Mandel’s wife of almost 45 years, Terry Mandel?

These high school sweethearts’ love story began in Toronto before moving to Hollywood, and includes a quirky marriage proposal at a deli – today, they share 3 grown-up children and a talent agency.

Fame and celebrity

Who is Golden Globes host Nikki Glaser’s on-off boyfriend Chris Convy?

First she roasted Tom Brady on Netflix, now comedian Nikki Glaser has been taking aim at Hollywood stars’ relationships at the Golden Globes – but who is her boyfriend?

Nikki Glaser and her boyfriend Chris Convy at Netflix’s Primetime Emmy afterparty in September 2024, in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong celebrities and icons

Profile | Meet Dayo Wong, stand-up comedy icon and Hong Kong box office king

The star of The Last Dance has had a tumultuous rise to the top, with a string of failed films but a stellar stand-up career under his belt.

Dayo Wong in a still from The Last Dance. Photo: Emperor Motion Pictures
Fame and celebrity

10 of the shortest male celebrities in the world – heights, ranked

They look bigger on screen – just how vertically challenged are the music industry’s Bruno Mars and Marc Anthony, and the film world’s Robert Downey Jr, Danny DeVito, Rami Malek and Jeremy Allen White?

Fame and celebrity

Who is The Hangover star Ken Jeong’s supportive wife, Tran Ho?

Jeong and Ho met as young doctors in Los Angeles and married in 2004 – she encouraged him to pursue his acting and comedy careers, and was a good sport about her last name becoming the butt of jokes.

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