History of Matt Rife in Timeline
Matthew Steven Rife is a comedian and actor from the United States. He is best known for his stand-up comedy specials "Only Fans" (2021), "Matthew Steven Rife" (2023), and "Walking Red Flag" (2023), as well as his Netflix special "Natural Selection" (2023). Rife also had a recurring role on the comedy show "Wild 'n Out."
September 10, 1995: Birth of Matt Rife
Matt Rife was born on September 10, 1995.
2017: Relationship with Kate Beckinsale
Matt Rife briefly dated English actress Kate Beckinsale between 2017 and 2018.
2017: Hosting and Television Appearances
Matt Rife hosted the reboot of "Total Request Live" and participated in MTV's "The Challenge: Champs vs. Stars" in 2017.
2018: Film Debut in "Black Pumpkin"
Matt Rife made his film debut in the B-movie slasher film "Black Pumpkin" in 2018.
2018: End of Relationship with Kate Beckinsale
Matt Rife's relationship with actress Kate Beckinsale ended in 2018.
2019: Appearance on "Bring the Funny"
In 2019, Matt Rife appeared on the comedy competition show "Bring the Funny," reaching the Semi-Final Showcase before being eliminated.
2021: Release of "Only Fans"
In 2021, Matt Rife released his self-produced comedy special, "Only Fans."
2021: Disclosure of Mental Health Challenges
Matt Rife opened up about his experiences with clinical depression and anxiety disorder in his comedy special "Only Fans" in 2021.
December 2022: Signing with CAA
Matt Rife signed with Creative Artists Agency (CAA) in December 2022.
2022: Recognition as a Rising Comedian
In 2022, The New York Times recognized Matt Rife's transition from a "struggling road comedian" to a rising star through TikTok.
April 2023: Release of "Matthew Steven Rife"
Matt Rife released his self-titled special, "Matthew Steven Rife," on Valentine's Day in April 2023.
June 2023: Release of "Walking Red Flag"
In June 2023, Matt Rife released his comedy special "Walking Red Flag," focusing on crowd work and audience interactions.
November 15, 2023: Release and Reception of "Natural Selection"
Matt Rife's Netflix standup special "Natural Selection" was released on November 15, 2023, receiving mixed reviews, with some critics praising his comedic style while others found it underwhelming.
December 2023: Controversies and Public Outcry
Matt Rife faced controversy in December 2023 due to a joke about domestic violence and for making inappropriate comments to a six-year-old child on social media, leading to public criticism.
2023: Career Breakthrough and Release of Specials
2023 marked a significant year for Matt Rife's career, with the release of three comedy specials: "Only Fans," "Matthew Steven Rife," and "Walking Red Flag." He also gained recognition for his Netflix special, "Natural Selection."
2023: Relationship with Jessica Lord
In the summer of 2023, Matt Rife began dating British-Canadian actress Jessica Lord.