Who is Nicole Byer’s?
Nicole Byer is an American comedian, actress, and television host known for her role as the host of Netflix’s comedy reality series Nailed It! She has also made guest appearances on shows like 30 Rock, Family Guy, Transparent, The Good Place, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and The Simpsons. Byer has acted in films including Other People, All About Nina, Bad Hair, and Valley Girl. She hosts the Team Coco podcast Why Won’t You Date Me? and co-hosts the Earwolf podcast Best Friends with Sasheer Zamata. Her first full-length special, Nicole Byer: BBW (Big Beautiful Weirdo), premiered on Netflix in December 2021 and earned her an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special. Born in Middletown Township, New Jersey, Byer moved to New York City in the early 2000s, where she started as a waitress before launching her career in comedy and acting.
Age
Nicole Byer was born on August 29, 1986, making her 38 years old as of today.
Height
Byer is 5 feet 8 inches tall, which is about 173 centimeters.
Education
Nicole Byer went to Middletown High School South and later followed her passion for comedy and acting. She developed her skills at the Upright Citizens Brigade, where she took sketch comedy classes, and also completed a Certificate Program in Professional Performance at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy.
Hobbies
Nicole Byer is a versatile performer who excels in many areas. She acts in shows like The Good Place and Home Economics, does stand-up comedy, writes, and voices characters in Tuca & Bertie, and hosts Nailed It! and Wipeout (with John Cena), for which she’s been nominated for three Emmys. She also hosts numerous podcasts, including Why Won’t You Date Me? and Best Friends with Sasheer Zamata.
Byer has a deep appreciation for strippers and views sex work as legitimate. Her interest in strip clubs led her to take pole dancing classes at Luscious Maven in North Hollywood.
In her stand-up specials, Byer boldly addresses topics like sex and dating, drawing from her own experiences with interracial relationships and blending in social commentary and even a Hogwarts conspiracy theory. Her humor has been particularly resonant during the pandemic, a time marked by widespread loneliness.
Family
Nicole Byer, born on August 29, 1986, is from Middletown Township, New Jersey. Her father, Trevor Byer, was a scientist at AT&T, and her mother was Lillie Byer. Nicole faced great personal loss when her mother died from a pulmonary embolism when she was 16, and her father passed away from a heart attack when she was 21. Despite these challenges, comedy served as a way for her to cope with the grief of losing both parents.
Spouse
Byer is currently single but was previously married to comedian John Milhiser. Their marriage was not genuine, as John was looking for a green card while Nicole was managing substantial debt. The marriage ended in divorce, and Nicole used the settlement to fund improvisation classes. Since then, she has been candid about her dating experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, sharing both challenging and hopeful stories.
Career
Byer is best known for hosting the Netflix show Nailed It!, where amateur bakers try to recreate complex cakes with funny results, earning her four Primetime Emmy nominations. She gained recognition on the MTV series Girl Code and starred in Loosely Exactly Nicole, a show based on her life. Nicole has appeared in comedy series like 30 Rock, Family Guy, and Brooklyn Nine-Nine, as well as films such as Other People and Bad Hair. She hosts the podcasts Why Won’t You Date Me?, Best Friends with Sasheer Zamata, and Newcomers. Nicole also tours as a stand-up comedian and performs improv at the Upright Citizens Brigade. Her special Nicole Byer: BBW (Big Beautiful Weirdo) premiered on Netflix in December 2021 and earned her an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special.
Net worth
As of 2024, Nicole Byer’s net worth is estimated to be approximately $3 million.
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