Bridget Everett

Bridget Everett has established herself as an acclaimed actress, producer, and writer, known for her candid and heartfelt performances across television and film. After co-writing and starring in the Off-Broadway musical comedy, ‘At Least It’s Pink: A Trashy Little Show’ in 2007, Bridget Everett went on to establish herself as an acclaimed actress, producer, and writer, known for her candid and heartfelt performances. Everett cultivated her artistic foundation by graduating from Arizona State University with a degree in vocal performance in 1995, laying the groundwork for her unique stage presence. Her early acting career included a screen debut in the 2008 film Sex and the City and television appearances such as 2 Broke Girls in 2012.

A significant turning point for Everett began in 2012, when she started opening for Amy Schumer on comedy tours, a collaboration that quickly led to her regular appearances on the Emmy Award-winning Inside Amy Schumer from 2013 to 2016, reaching millions of viewers. Everett’s artistic versatility expanded further with the release of her 12-track album ‘Pound It!’ with her band, The Tender Moments, in 2013. Her unique blend of comedy cabaret garnered substantial critical attention, earning an Obie Awards Special Citation in 2015 for her acclaimed live show ‘Rock Bottom.’ The same year, she premiered her one-hour Comedy Central special, ‘Bridget Everett: Gynecological Wonder,’ which received widespread acclaim for its distinctive performance style and raw honesty. On screen, Everett appeared in the 2015 Judd Apatow-directed film Trainwreck, followed by memorable roles in Fun Mom Dinner and Little Evil.

Further cementing her status as a formidable multi-hyphenate talent, Everett and the series were also honored with a Peabody Award, highlighting Somebody Somewhere’s critical success and her profound artistic contribution to its acclaimed narrative and unique voice in television.