“Maybe that is why in my comedy I try and puncture the hypocrisy all around us, why it is almost a crusade with me to strip life down to what really is true.”

American comedian, actress, producer, writer and television host

Joan Rivers was an American comedian, actress, producer, writer, and television host. She was known for a blunt style of comedy that often crossed into controversy, and for helping open doors for women in comedy. She was born Joan Alexandra Molinsky. Her act was built around self-deprecation, sharp observations, and jokes aimed at celebrities and politicians, all delivered in a recognizable New York accent. She received an Emmy Award and a Grammy Award, and was also nominated for a Tony Award.