History of Kathy Griffin in Timeline
Kathleen Mary Griffin is an American comedian and actress recognized for her stand-up specials, television roles, and comedy albums. She is best known for her reality show, Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List, for which she won two Primetime Emmy Awards in 2007 and 2008. Griffin has also taken on supporting roles in various films throughout her career.
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1942: Birth of Kenneth "Kenny" John Griffin
In 1942, Kathy Griffin's eldest brother Kenneth "Kenny" John Griffin was born. He struggled with addiction and homelessness.
November 4, 1960: Kathy Griffin's birth
On November 4, 1960, Kathleen Mary Griffin was born. She is an American comedian and actress.
1978: Move to Los Angeles and study drama
In 1978, Kathy Griffin moved to Los Angeles, where she studied drama at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute and became a member of The Groundlings.
1991: Appeared in 'Medusa: Dare to Be Truthful'
In 1991, Kathy Griffin appeared in 'Medusa: Dare to Be Truthful', a Showtime parody of the Madonna film 'Truth or Dare'.
1996: Supporting role on 'Suddenly Susan'
In 1996, Kathy Griffin had a supporting role on the NBC sitcom 'Suddenly Susan'.
1998: HBO special 'Hot Cup of Talk'
In 1998, Kathy Griffin's solo HBO special called 'Hot Cup of Talk' was released.
1999: Near-Death Experience during Liposuction
In 1999, Kathy Griffin nearly died during a liposuction procedure in Los Angeles. She has also undergone multiple plastic surgeries, including breast augmentation and a nose job.
2000: End of 'Suddenly Susan' role
In 2000, Kathy Griffin's supporting role on the NBC sitcom 'Suddenly Susan' ended.
October 2001: Death of Brother Kenny
In October 2001, Kathy Griffin's estranged eldest brother, Kenny, died from a drug overdose.
2001: Married Matt Moline
In 2001, Kathy Griffin married computer administrator Matt Moline.
2001: Death of Kenneth "Kenny" John Griffin
In 2001, Kathy Griffin's eldest brother Kenneth "Kenny" John Griffin passed away.
2004: Janet Jackson's "wardrobe malfunction"
In 2004, Janet Jackson experienced a "wardrobe malfunction" in the Super Bowl halftime show, which was later parodied by Kathy Griffin.
2004: Moved to Hollywood Hills
In 2004, Kathy Griffin lived in the Hollywood Hills.
2005: Dakota Fanning Joke
In 2005, Kathy Griffin made a joke during an E! televised event saying that eleven-year-old actor Dakota Fanning had entered drug rehabilitation.
2005: 'Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List' Premiere
In 2005, the reality show 'Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List' premiered on Bravo.
May 2006: Divorced Matt Moline
In May 2006, Kathy Griffin divorced computer administrator Matt Moline. She later accused him of stealing $72,000 from her on Larry King Live.
June 2006: Premiere of My Life on the D-List Season 2
In June 2006, the second season of 'My Life on the D-List' premiered.
2006: Says she does not drink alcohol
In 2006, Kathy Griffin mentioned in an interview that she does not drink alcohol despite growing up in a family surrounded by alcoholism, believing she would quickly become an alcoholic if she started drinking.
May 2007: Co-host of The View
From May 2007, Kathy Griffin served as a co-host of The View, replacing Rosie O'Donnell.
July 2007: Rumors of Dating Steve Wozniak
In July 2007, rumors circulated that Kathy Griffin was dating Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, and they attended the Emmy Awards together.
September 2007: Departure from The View
In September 2007, Kathy Griffin's run as a co-host on The View came to an end.
2007: Comments on Aversion to Celebrity Jokes and Reconciliation with Paris Hilton
In 2007, Kathy Griffin commented on her reluctance to make fun of celebrity friends, stating her stance is changeable. Also in 2007, Griffin and Paris Hilton ended their feud after the death of Griffin's father, leading Hilton to appear on Griffin's show.
2007: Ranked on Oxygen's "The 50 Funniest Women Alive"
In 2007, Kathy Griffin placed 17th on Oxygen's list of "The 50 Funniest Women Alive".
2007: Emmy win for 'Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List'
In 2007, Kathy Griffin won a Primetime Emmy Award for her reality show, 'Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List'.
2007: Emmy Award for My Life on the D-List
In 2007, Kathy Griffin won the Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Reality Program in non-competition for the second season of 'My Life on the D-List'.
2007: Death of Father, John Patrick Griffin
In 2007, Kathy Griffin's father, John Patrick Griffin, died of heart failure.
February 17, 2008: Recorded "For Your Consideration" Comedy CD
On February 17, 2008, Kathy Griffin recorded the comedy CD "For Your Consideration" at the ETK Theatre at the Grand Theatre Center For The Arts in Tracy, California.
April 5, 2008: Served as King and Queen of Humane Society Fur Ball with Steve Wozniak
On April 5, 2008, Kathy Griffin and Steve Wozniak served as King and Queen of the Humane Society of Silicon Valley Fur Ball in Santa Clara, California.
June 10, 2008: Released Comedy CD "For Your Consideration"
On June 10, 2008, Kathy Griffin released a comedy CD titled "For Your Consideration". Griffin stated she decided to release the CD to try to win a Grammy award.
June 12, 2008: Hosts Bravo! Canada A-List Awards
On June 12, 2008, Kathy Griffin hosted the first Bravo! Canada A-List Awards, which included a parody of Janet Jackson's "wardrobe malfunction" from the Super Bowl halftime show in 2004.
June 2008: Broke Up with Steve Wozniak
In June 2008, it was confirmed that Kathy Griffin and Steve Wozniak were no longer dating.
2008: Ordained as a Minister
In 2008, Kathy Griffin became an ordained minister with the Universal Life Church to officiate at the wedding of two fans.
2008: Release of 'For Your Consideration' album
In 2008, Kathy Griffin released her first comedy album, 'For Your Consideration', which debuted at the top of the Billboard Top Comedy Albums chart.
2008: Second Emmy win for 'Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List'
In 2008, Kathy Griffin won a Primetime Emmy Award for her reality show, 'Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List'.
2008: Frequent jokes about Sarah Palin
Since the 2008 presidential election, Kathy Griffin has made frequent jokes about Sarah Palin and her family.
April 15, 2009: Hosts 2009 Bravo A-List Awards
On April 15, 2009, Kathy Griffin hosted the 2009 Bravo A-List Awards, with her Bravo special 'Kathy Griffin: She'll Cut a Bitch' airing beforehand.
July 2009: Banned from Apollo Theater
In July 2009, Kathy Griffin used profanity in an Octomom joke during her routine at New York's Apollo Theater, resulting in a ban from the venue.
August 9, 2009: Attended Teen Choice Awards with Levi Johnston and Interviewed Him
On August 9, 2009, Kathy Griffin attended the Teen Choice Awards with Levi Johnston and then interviewed him on Larry King Live. They joked about being in a serious relationship.
August 2009: Re-banned from The View
As of August 2009, Kathy Griffin had been un-banned from The View.
August 25, 2009: Released Comedy Album "Suckin' It for the Holidays"
On August 25, 2009, Kathy Griffin released a second comedy album, "Suckin' It for the Holidays", in another bid for a Grammy.
September 8, 2009: Release of Memoir
On September 8, 2009, Kathy Griffin's memoir 'Official Book Club Selection: A Memoir According to Kathy Griffin' was published and debuted at number one on The New York Times Best Seller list.
September 18, 2009: Guest on The View
On September 18, 2009, Kathy Griffin was a guest on The View.
November 3, 2009: Hosting ABC's 'Let's Dance'
On November 3, 2009, it was announced that Kathy Griffin would host ABC's new show 'Let's Dance'.
November 2009: AFA Angel Award
In November 2009, Aid For AIDS presented Kathy Griffin with an AFA Angel Award at their silver anniversary celebration. Griffin is a long-time supporter of the Aid for AIDS annual fundraiser Best in Drag Show in Los Angeles, and hosted the opening of the show for more than five years.
2009: Publication of autobiography 'Official Book Club Selection'
In 2009, Kathy Griffin released her autobiography 'Official Book Club Selection: A Memoir According to Kathy Griffin'.
2009: Golden Palm Star on Palm Springs Walk of Stars
In 2009, a Golden Palm Star on the Palm Springs, California, Walk of Stars was dedicated to Kathy Griffin.
2009: Disclosure of eating disorder in autobiography
In her 2009 autobiography 'Official Book Club Selection', Kathy Griffin discussed her past struggles with a binge eating disorder.
December 31, 2009: CNN New Year's Eve Co-host
On December 31, 2009, Kathy Griffin co-hosted CNN's New Year's Eve broadcast with Anderson Cooper and made a controversial statement during the show.
March 2010: Organized Rally to Repeal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"
In March 2010, Kathy Griffin organized a rally in Washington, D.C., advocating for the repeal of "Don't ask, don't tell". She was inspired after meeting closeted gay people serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, and she also held meetings with members of Congress to encourage the repeal.
June 15, 2010: Guest on The View
On June 15, 2010, Kathy Griffin was a guest on The View.
2010: Confrontation with Michele Bachmann
In 2010, Kathy Griffin confronted Republican Congresswoman Michele Bachmann about her views on homosexuality at the Radio and Television Correspondents' Association Dinner. Griffin reportedly asked Bachmann if she was born a bigot or grew into it, referencing Bachmann's belief that homosexuality is environmental.
2010: Grammy Nomination for "Kathy Griffin: Does the Bible Belt"
In 2010, Kathy Griffin received her third Grammy nomination for Kathy Griffin: Does the Bible Belt.
2010: 'Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List' Concludes
In 2010, the reality show 'Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List' concluded its run on Bravo.
2010: DVD release of Bravo special
In early 2010, Shout! Factory released an extended version on DVD of Kathy Griffin's Bravo special.
March 7, 2011: Announced Relationship with Isaiah Mustafa
On March 7, 2011, Kathy Griffin announced on The Howard Stern Show that she was romantically involved with actor Isaiah Mustafa, although he later stated he was single.
March 2011: Sarah Palin called Griffin a "bully"
In March 2011, Sarah Palin responded to Kathy Griffin by calling her a "bully" due to Griffin's long-time criticism of Sarah Palin and making fun of Palin's daughter, Bristol Palin, using the Palin family as material for her comedy routines.
2011: Record-breaking year for comedy specials
In 2011, Kathy Griffin became the first comedian to have four comedy specials televised in a single year.
2011: Released album 50 and Not Pregnant
In 2011, Kathy Griffin released her fourth album, 50 and Not Pregnant.
January 7, 2012: Announcement of Weekly Talk Show
On January 7, 2012, it was announced that Kathy Griffin would host a weekly one-hour talk show on the channel Kathy.
May 4, 2012: Release of "I'll Say It" as a Single
On May 4, 2012, the full length version of "I'll Say It", the theme song of her show Kathy, was released to iTunes as a single.
August 20, 2012: Released EP Containing Dance Remixes of "I'll Say It"
On August 20, 2012, Kathy Griffin released a seven-track EP containing dance remixes of "I'll Say It".
2012: Released album Seaman 1st Class
In 2012, Kathy Griffin released her fifth album, Seaman 1st Class.
2012: Began Relationship with Randy Bick
Kathy Griffin began a relationship with marketing executive Randy Bick in 2012.
April 8, 2013: Cancellation of talk show
On April 8, 2013, Kathy Griffin announced that her talk show would not be renewed for a third season.
2013: Won Grammy for Best Comedy Album for "Calm Down Gurrl"
In 2013, Kathy Griffin's sixth album, Calm Down Gurrl, won the Grammy for Best Comedy Album at the 56th Grammy Awards.
June 13, 2014: Announcement of Daytime Emmy Host
On June 13, 2014, it was announced that Kathy Griffin would host the 41st Daytime Emmy Awards.
June 22, 2014: Hosting the Daytime Emmy Awards
On June 22, 2014, Kathy Griffin hosted the 41st Daytime Emmy Awards.
2014: Released Album "Look at My Butt Crack"
In 2014, Kathy Griffin released her seventh album, "Look at My Butt Crack", recorded in Las Vegas.
2014: Grammy Award win
In 2014, Kathy Griffin won the Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album.
2014: Death of Brother Gary
In 2014, Kathy Griffin's brother Gary died of esophageal cancer.
2016: Moved to Bel Air
In 2016, Kathy Griffin moved from Hollywood Hills to Bel Air.
May 2017: Dropped by Squatty Potty and Fired by CNN
In May 2017, Kathy Griffin was dropped by Squatty Potty as a spokesperson, and CNN fired her from its New Year's Eve broadcast with Anderson Cooper, due to the controversial photo.
May 30, 2017: Posts Trump Severed Head Video
On May 30, 2017, Kathy Griffin posted a video of herself holding "a mask styled to look like the severed, bloody head" of then U.S. President Donald Trump on her Instagram and Twitter accounts.
June 2, 2017: Lisa Bloom statement
On June 2, 2017, Kathy Griffin's attorney, Lisa Bloom, stated that the Trump severed head photo was never intended as a threat.
August 2017: Announcement of Worldwide Comedy Tour
In August 2017, Kathy Griffin announced a worldwide comedy tour titled "Laugh Your Head Off", a reference to her controversial depiction of Donald Trump's severed head.
August 2017: Australian Television Interview
In August 2017, during an interview on Australian television, Kathy Griffin defended her controversial photo and criticized the focus on it compared to the actions of the U.S. President.
September 2017: Death of Sister Joyce Patricia Griffin
In September 2017, Kathy Griffin's sister, Joyce Patricia Griffin, died from an undisclosed form of cancer. Kathy had shaved her head in solidarity with her in late July.
October 28, 2017: Uploads YouTube video 'Kathy Griffin: A Hell of a Story'
On October 28, 2017, Kathy Griffin uploaded a YouTube video titled "Kathy Griffin: A Hell of a Story", which is about the backlash she received for the Trump photo controversy.
November 2017: Takes Back Apology for Trump Photo
In November 2017, Kathy Griffin appeared on Skavlan and retracted her apology for the controversial photo with the model of Donald Trump's severed head.
2017: CNN Termination
In 2017, CNN terminated Kathy Griffin from its New Year's Eve Broadcast after Griffin showed pictures of herself holding a bloody, model severed head resembling President Donald Trump.
2017: Controversy over Donald Trump severed head photo
In 2017, Kathy Griffin faced controversy for holding a mask stylized as Donald Trump's severed head.
May 23, 2018: Start of North America Tour Leg
On May 23, 2018, Kathy Griffin commenced the North America leg of her "Laugh Your Head Off" tour in Ottawa, Ontario.
November 2018: Ended Relationship with Randy Bick
From 2012 until November 2018, Kathy Griffin was in a relationship with marketing executive Randy Bick.
April 2019: Reconciled Relationship with Randy Bick
Kathy Griffin and Randy Bick reconciled in April 2019.
2019: Release of 'A Hell of a Story' concert film
In 2019, Kathy Griffin released her concert film 'A Hell of a Story', based on the controversy surrounding the Donald Trump severed head photo.
January 1, 2020: Married Randy Bick
On January 1, 2020, Kathy Griffin married Randy Bick at her home in a ceremony officiated by comedian Lily Tomlin.
March 17, 2020: Death of Mother, Maggie Griffin
On March 17, 2020, Kathy Griffin's mother, Maggie, died. Griffin expressed her grief and gratitude for the role her mother played in her life and the lives of her fans, noting that she passed away on St. Patrick's Day.
June 2020: Developed Addiction to Prescription Drugs
By June 2020, Kathy Griffin developed an addiction to prescription drugs.
November 4, 2020: Posts another Trump Severed Head Photo
On November 4, 2020, Kathy Griffin (on her 60th birthday) once again posted a photo of herself with a model of Donald Trump's bloody, severed head.
2020: Hosted Str8Up Gay Porn Awards
In 2020, Kathy Griffin hosted the Str8Up Gay Porn Awards.
August 2021: Diagnosed with Lung Cancer and Underwent Surgery
In August 2021, Kathy Griffin announced that she had been diagnosed with lung cancer, despite not being a smoker, and needed to have half of her left lung removed. She underwent surgery the same month.
November 6, 2022: Suspension from Twitter for Impersonating Elon Musk
On November 6, 2022, Kathy Griffin was suspended from Twitter after impersonating Elon Musk. She used his profile photo, changed her name, and tweeted under his name, urging people to vote for Democrats. Elon Musk then announced that impersonating a public figure would lead to permanent suspension.
April 2023: Diagnosed with Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
In April 2023, Kathy Griffin revealed she was diagnosed with an "extreme case" of complex post-traumatic stress disorder.
December 29, 2023: Filed for Divorce from Randy Bick
On December 29, 2023, Kathy Griffin filed for divorce from Randy Bick, citing irreconcilable differences.
January 13, 2025: Divorce from Randy Bick Finalized
On January 13, 2025, Kathy Griffin's divorce from Randy Bick was finalized.
2025: Named Advocate of the Year by The Advocate magazine
In 2025, Kathy Griffin was named the Advocate of the Year by The Advocate magazine, highlighting her bold activism and unique humor.
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