Jen Kirkman

Jen Kirkman is an American comedian, actress, podcaster, and writer known for her sharp, confessional humor. She began her career in 2001 and became a familiar face through 70 appearances as a round-table panelist on Chelsea Lately from 2008 to 2014. She also made multiple appearances on Drunk History as an inebriated storyteller. She has released three comedy albums: Self Help (2006), Hail to the Freaks (2011), and I'm Gonna Die Alone (And I Feel Fine) (2016), the latter also served as her debut stand-up feature on Netflix. Her second stand-up special, Just Keep Livin'?, premiered in January 2017 and was released as an album in November 2018. Her debut book, I Can Barely Take Care of Myself: Tales From a Happy Life Without Kids, was published in April 2013 and became a New York Times bestseller. Born in Needham, Massachusetts, she has built a career spanning over two decades. She is 51, with hazel eyes and a slim build.