Melissa Peterman

Melissa Peterman is an American actress, television host, and comedian, widely recognized for her roles in popular television series and game shows. After her career-defining role as Barbra Jean Booker-Hart in the hit television series ‘Reba’ beginning in 2001, Melissa Peterman established her versatile career as an actress, television host, and comedian. This pivotal role, opposite Reba McEntire and Christopher Rich, aired over 100 episodes across six seasons until 2007, achieving notable success as the most-watched comedy on The WB during its debut season. Peterman’s foundational experience included over 600 performances as Madeline Monroe in Hey City Theater’s “Tony & Tina’s Wedding” and as a writer/performer at ‘The Brave New Workshop,’ with appearances at the ‘Chicago Improv Festival’ and ‘Big Stink Comedy Festival.’ She made her film debut in 1996 in the Coen brothers’ acclaimed film, “Fargo,” and in 2002, appeared in a national TV commercial for Kia Automobiles.

Post-‘Reba,’ Peterman guest-starred in series like ‘Just Shoot Me!’ and ‘Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide.’ She began hosting with CMT’s ‘Comedy Stage’ in 2007, then ‘The Singing Bee’ from 2009-2012. Her debut comedy special, “Melissa Peterman: Am I The Only One?”, premiered on CMT in 2010, also hosting the CMT Music Awards red carpet that year. Expanding her stage presence, she opened for Reba McEntire’s tour in 2007 and the Reba McEntire/Kelly Clarkson tour in 2008, and starred in the 2011 television series ‘Working Class.’ From 2012-2017, Peterman starred as Bonnie Wheeler in the ABC Family/Freeform series ‘Baby Daddy,’ with its pilot setting records as the network’s highest-testing comedy pilot. Concurrently, she hosted ABC’s ‘Bet on Your Baby’ (2013-2014) and ABC Family’s ‘Dancing Fools’ (2013).

Christmas,’ expanding her diverse television portfolio.