History of Kathy Griffin in Timeline
Kathleen Mary Griffin, known professionally as Kathy Griffin, is an American comedian and actress. She's recognized for her stand-up comedy, television series appearances, and numerous comedy specials and albums. Griffin gained wider recognition for her reality show, Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List, for which she won Primetime Emmy Awards in 2007 and 2008. In addition to her comedy work, she has played supporting roles in various films.
November 4, 1960: Kathy Griffin's Birth
On November 4, 1960, Kathleen Mary Griffin was born. She is an American comedian and actress.
1978: Moves to Los Angeles
In 1978, Kathy Griffin relocated to Los Angeles to study drama at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute and joined The Groundlings comedy troupe.
1991: Appearance in Medusa: Dare to Be Truthful
In 1991, Kathy Griffin appeared in Julie Brown's Medusa: Dare to Be Truthful, which was a Showtime parody of the Madonna film Truth or Dare.
1996: Supporting role on Suddenly Susan
In 1996, Griffin began a supporting role on the NBC sitcom Suddenly Susan.
1998: HBO Special Hot Cup of Talk
In 1998, Kathy Griffin created the standup act called "Hot Cup of Talk" with Janeane Garofalo which became her solo HBO special.
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
In 2000, Kathy Griffin concluded her supporting role on the NBC sitcom Suddenly Susan.
October 2001: Death of brother Kenny
In October 2001, Kathy Griffin's estranged eldest brother, Kenny, died from a drug overdose.
2001: Marriage to Matt Moline
In 2001, Kathy Griffin married computer administrator Matt Moline after being introduced by Moline's sister, television producer Rebecca Moline.
2004: Moved to Hollywood Hills
In 2004, Kathy Griffin moved to the Hollywood Hills, where she resided until 2016.
2004: Reference to Janet Jackson's "wardrobe malfunction"
On June 12, 2008, while hosting the Bravo! Canada A-List Awards, Kathy Griffin included a parody of the "wardrobe malfunction" experienced by Janet Jackson in the 2004 Super Bowl halftime show.
2005: Dakota Fanning Joke and Bans
In 2005, Kathy Griffin made a joke about Dakota Fanning at an E! televised event, leading to her being banned from several television shows, including The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and The View. She was also re-banned from The View after a joke about Barbara Walters.
2005: My Life on the D-List premiere
In 2005, Kathy Griffin's reality show Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List premiered on Bravo and became a ratings hit.
May 2006: Divorce from Matt Moline
In May 2006, Kathy Griffin and computer administrator Matt Moline divorced. Griffin accused Moline 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 Kathy Griffin's My Life on the D-List premiered.
2006: Discussed not drinking alcohol
In a 2006 interview, Kathy Griffin stated that she does not drink alcohol, even though she grew up in a family surrounded by alcoholism, fearing she would become an alcoholic if she took a drink.
February 17, 2007: Death of father, John Patrick Griffin
On February 17, 2007, Kathy Griffin's father, John Patrick Griffin, died of heart failure.
May 2007: Co-hosting The View
In May 2007, Kathy Griffin became a co-host of The View, replacing Rosie O'Donnell.
July 2007: Rumors of relationship with Steve Wozniak
In July 2007, rumors circulated that Kathy Griffin was dating Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak.
September 2007: Departure from The View
In September 2007, Kathy Griffin departed from her role as co-host of The View.
2007: Ending Feud with Hilton
In 2007, Kathy Griffin and Hilton ended their feud after the death of Griffin's father, and Hilton appeared on an episode of Griffin's show. Griffin also commented on her aversion to making fun of celebrity friends.
2007: Oxygen's "The 50 Funniest Women Alive"
In 2007, Kathy Griffin was ranked 17th on Oxygen's list of "The 50 Funniest Women Alive".
2007: Primetime Emmy Award
In 2007, Kathy Griffin won a Primetime Emmy Award for her reality show Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List.
2007: Emmy Win for My Life on the D-List
In 2007, Kathy Griffin won the Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Reality Program for the second season of My Life on the D-List.
February 17, 2008: Recording of "For Your Consideration" comedy CD
On February 17, 2008, Kathy Griffin's comedy CD "For Your Consideration" was recorded at the ETK Theatre at the Grand Theatre Center For The Arts in Tracy, California.
April 5, 2008: King and Queen of the Humane Society Fur Ball
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: Release of "For Your Consideration" comedy CD
On June 10, 2008, Kathy Griffin released a comedy CD titled "For Your Consideration" to try to win a Grammy award.
June 12, 2008: Hosting Bravo! Canada A-List Awards
On June 12, 2008, Kathy Griffin hosted the first Bravo! Canada A-List Awards, including a parody of Janet Jackson's 2004 Super Bowl halftime show "wardrobe malfunction".
June 2008: Break 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, becoming the first female comedian to debut at the top of the Billboard Top Comedy Albums chart.
2008: Primetime Emmy Award
In 2008, Kathy Griffin won a Primetime Emmy Award for her reality show Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List.
2008: Sarah Palin jokes
Since the 2008 presidential election, Kathy Griffin has made jokes about Sarah Palin and her family. Griffin parodied Palin on Glee and made fun of Christine O'Donnell.
April 15, 2009: Hosting 2009 Bravo A-List Awards
On April 15, 2009, Kathy Griffin hosted the 2009 Bravo A-List Awards, preceded by her Bravo special Kathy Griffin: She'll Cut a Bitch.
July 2009: Apollo Theater Ban
In July 2009, Kathy Griffin used profanity in an Octomom joke during a performance at New York's Apollo Theater, resulting in a letter banning her from the venue.
August 9, 2009: Teen Choice Awards with Levi Johnston
On August 9, 2009, Kathy Griffin attended the Teen Choice Awards with Levi Johnston and then interviewed him on Larry King Live, joking that they were in a serious relationship.
August 2009: Un-banned from The View
As of August 2009, Kathy Griffin had been un-banned from The View.
August 25, 2009: Release of "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, Ballantine Books published Kathy Griffin's memoir, Official Book Club Selection: A Memoir According to Kathy Griffin, which 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 after being un-banned from the show.
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, where celebrity contestants reenacted famous dance routines for charity.
November 2009: AFA Angel Award
In November 2009, Aid For AIDS presented Kathy Griffin with an AFA Angel Award at their silver anniversary celebration for her long-time support of the Aid for AIDS annual fundraiser Best in Drag Show in Los Angeles.
2009: Release of Autobiography
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: Autobiography on Food Issues
In her 2009 autobiography Official Book Club Selection, Kathy Griffin wrote about her struggles with a binge eating disorder, mentioning she still has food issues but has learned to deal with them.
December 31, 2009: New Year's Eve broadcast with Anderson Cooper
On December 31, 2009, Kathy Griffin co-hosted CNN's New Year's Eve broadcast with Anderson Cooper, during which she used profanity, causing controversy.
March 2010: Advocating for the repeal of "Don't ask, don't tell"
In March 2010, Kathy Griffin organized a rally in Washington, D.C., to advocate for the repeal of "Don't ask, don't tell" after meeting with closeted gay people serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. She also held meetings with Members of Congress to encourage its repeal and organized a rally in Freedom Plaza.
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 over her views on homosexuality at the Radio and Television Correspondents' Association Dinner. Griffin stated she asked Bachmann "were you born a bigot or did you grow into it".
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: End of My Life on the D-List
In 2010, the Bravo reality show Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List ended its run.
2010: Release of Shout! Factory DVD
In early 2010, Shout! Factory released an extended version of Kathy Griffin's Bravo special on DVD.
March 7, 2011: Involved with Isaiah Mustafa
On March 7, 2011, while appearing on The Howard Stern Show, Kathy Griffin announced that she was romantically involved with actor and former NFL practice-squad player Isaiah Mustafa. He later said that he was single.
March 2011: Sarah Palin calls Griffin a "bully"
In March 2011, Sarah Palin responded to Kathy Griffin by calling her a "bully" due to Griffin making fun of Palin and her daughter, Bristol Palin, in her comedy routines.
2011: Four televised comedy specials
In 2011, Kathy Griffin became the first comedian to have four specials televised in a single year.
2011: Release of "50 and Not Pregnant" album
In 2011, Kathy Griffin released her fourth album "50 and Not Pregnant".
January 7, 2012: Announcement of Kathy 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" on iTunes
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: Release of 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: Relationship with Randy Bick began
In 2012, Kathy Griffin began a relationship with marketing executive Randy Bick.
2012: Release of "Seaman 1st Class" album
In 2012, Kathy Griffin released her fifth album "Seaman 1st Class".
April 8, 2013: Cancellation of Kathy
On April 8, 2013, Kathy Griffin announced that her show Kathy would not be renewed for a third season.
2013: Grammy win 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: Hosting Daytime Emmy Awards Announcement
On June 13, 2014, it was announced that Kathy Griffin would host the 41st Daytime Emmy Awards.
June 22, 2014: Hosting Daytime Emmy Awards
On June 22, 2014, Kathy Griffin hosted the 41st Daytime Emmy Awards, the first time the event bypassed network television for a live online streaming media event.
2014: Grammy Award Win
In 2014, Kathy Griffin won the Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album after six consecutive nominations.
2014: Death of brother Gary
In 2014, Kathy Griffin's brother Gary died of esophageal cancer.
2014: Release of Look at My Butt Crack album
In 2014, Kathy Griffin's seventh album, "Look at My Butt Crack", which was recorded in Las Vegas, was released.
2016: Moved to Bel Air
In 2016, Kathy Griffin moved from the Hollywood Hills to Bel Air.
May 2017: Fallout from Trump photo
In May 2017, Kathy Griffin was dropped by Squatty Potty, and CNN fired her from its New Year's Eve broadcast with Anderson Cooper due to the Trump photo controversy. All remaining tour dates were canceled.
May 30, 2017: Posting of Trump severed head photo
On May 30, 2017, Kathy Griffin posted a video on her Instagram and Twitter accounts of herself holding a mask styled to look like the severed, bloody head of then-U.S. President Donald Trump.
June 2, 2017: Lisa Bloom's statement
On June 2, 2017, Lisa Bloom, Kathy Griffin's attorney, stated that the Trump severed head photo was not intended as a threat of violence against Trump and Griffin stated that the Trump family was "trying to ruin my life forever".
August 2017: Worldwide Comedy Tour Announcement
In August 2017, Kathy Griffin announced her worldwide "Laugh Your Head Off" comedy tour, referencing the Trump severed head controversy, with shows selling out quickly.
August 2017: Defense of Trump photo
In August 2017, during an interview on Australian television, Kathy Griffin defended the Trump photo saying it was not more important than the atrocities committed by the President of the United States.
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. Prior to her death, Kathy shaved her head in solidarity with her in late July.
October 28, 2017: Release of A Hell of a Story Video
On October 28, 2017, Kathy Griffin uploaded a YouTube video titled "Kathy Griffin: A Hell of a Story" detailing the backlash she received for the Trump photo controversy, which became the basis for her A Hell of a Story concert film. Griffin also said she was under a federal investigation and on the No Fly and Interpol lists.
November 2017: Retraction of Apology
In November 2017, Kathy Griffin appeared on Skavlan and retracted her apology for the Trump photo, saying she had received bad advice at the time.
2017: CNN termination and Law & Order guest role
In 2017, CNN terminated Kathy Griffin from its New Year's Eve broadcast after the Trump severed head photo controversy. In 2009, Griffin also guest-starred in an episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as a lesbian activist.
2017: Donald Trump severed head controversy
In 2017, Kathy Griffin faced controversy for holding a mask styled as Donald Trump's severed head, leading to a Secret Service investigation.
May 23, 2018: North America Tour Commencement
On May 23, 2018, Kathy Griffin began the North America leg of her "Laugh Your Head Off" tour in Ottawa, Ontario, including performances at Radio City Music Hall and Carnegie Hall in New York City.
November 2018: Relationship with Randy Bick ended
In November 2018, Kathy Griffin's relationship with marketing executive Randy Bick ended.
April 2019: Relationship with Randy Bick reconciled
In April 2019, Kathy Griffin and Randy Bick reconciled their relationship.
2019: Release of A Hell of a Story
In 2019, Kathy Griffin released her concert film, A Hell of a Story, based on the Trump severed head controversy.
January 1, 2020: Marriage to 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 on social media.
June 2020: Developed addiction to prescription drugs
By June 2020, Kathy Griffin developed an addiction to prescription drugs.
November 4, 2020: Re-posting of Trump severed head photo
On November 4, 2020, which was Kathy Griffin's 60th birthday and the day after the 2020 United States presidential election, Griffin re-posted a photo of herself with a model of Donald Trump's bloody, severed head.
2020: Hosting Str8Up Gay Porn Awards
In 2020, Kathy Griffin hosted the Str8Up Gay Porn Awards.
August 2021: Lung cancer diagnosis and surgery
In August 2021, Kathy Griffin announced she had been diagnosed with lung cancer, despite being a non-smoker, and needed to have half of her left lung removed. She underwent surgery the same month.
November 6, 2022: Twitter Suspension
On November 6, 2022, Kathy Griffin was suspended from Twitter for impersonating Elon Musk. She used his profile photo and changed her name, tweeting under his name to vote for Democrats and was later reinstated on November 18.
April 2023: Diagnosis of complex PTSD
In April 2023, Kathy Griffin revealed she was diagnosed with an "extreme case" of complex post-traumatic stress disorder.
December 29, 2023: Filing 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.
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