Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Tiffany Haddish

Discover the career path of Tiffany Haddish, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Tiffany Haddish is an American stand-up comedian and actress who achieved mainstream recognition with her starring role in the 2017 film *Girls Trip*. Her performance garnered critical acclaim, landing her on *The New Yorker's* list of best film performances. Haddish was recognized as one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in 2018. *The Hollywood Reporter* also acknowledged her influence, listing her among the 100 most powerful people in entertainment in 2018 and 2019.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1997: Attended Laugh Factory Comedy Camp

In 1997, after being given an ultimatum by her social worker, 17-year-old Tiffany Haddish chose to attend the Laugh Factory Comedy Camp as an outlet for her pain. Mentorship from comedians helped her discover a passion that "literally saved her life."

2013: Recurring Role on Real Husbands of Hollywood

In 2013, Tiffany Haddish had a recurring role on Real Husbands of Hollywood.

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2014: Cast in If Loving You Is Wrong

In 2014, Tiffany Haddish was cast in the Oprah Winfrey Network drama series If Loving You Is Wrong, leaving after one season.

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2015: Role in The Carmichael Show

In 2015, Tiffany Haddish gained prominence for her role in the NBC sitcom The Carmichael Show, which ran until 2017.

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2016: Role in Keanu

In 2016, Haddish starred in the film Keanu.

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August 2017: Comedy Special Premiered on Showtime

In August 2017, Tiffany Haddish's stand-up comedy special Tiffany Haddish: She Ready! From the Hood to Hollywood premiered on Showtime.

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November 11, 2017: Hosted Saturday Night Live

On November 11, 2017, Tiffany Haddish hosted Saturday Night Live, becoming the first African-American woman stand-up comedian to host the show.

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December 2017: Memoir Released

In December 2017, Tiffany Haddish's memoir, The Last Black Unicorn, co-written with Tucker Max, was released by Simon & Schuster and debuted at #15 on The New York Times best-seller list.

2017: The Carmichael Show (2015-2017)

From 2015 to 2017, Haddish starred in The Carmichael Show.

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2017: Starred in Girls Trip

In 2017, Tiffany Haddish starred in the comedy film Girls Trip alongside Regina Hall, Jada Pinkett Smith, and Queen Latifah. Her performance as Dina was acclaimed.

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2017: Emmy Award and Memoir Publication

In 2017, Tiffany Haddish won a Primetime Emmy Award for hosting a Saturday Night Live episode and published her memoir, The Last Black Unicorn.

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2017: Breakthrough Role in Girls Trip

In 2017, Tiffany Haddish's breakthrough came with a leading role in the comedy film Girls Trip, earning her accolades and recognition as one of the best film performances of the 21st century by The New Yorker.

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2018: Starred in The Last O.G.

Beginning in 2018, Tiffany Haddish starred opposite Tracy Morgan in the TBS sitcom The Last O.G., marking her first lead role in a sitcom. She also had roles in the films Uncle Drew and Night School.

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2018: Speech at New York Film Critics Circle

In 2018, Tiffany Haddish gave a seventeen-minute speech at the New York Film Critics Circle banquet, which was highly praised.

August 2019: Tiffany Haddish Presents: They Ready Premiered

In August 2019, Netflix premiered Tiffany Haddish Presents: They Ready, a comedy special series where she introduced her favorite stand-up comedians.

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2019: Voice role and executive producer in Tuca & Bertie

From 2019 to 2022, Haddish executive produced and voiced Tuca in the Netflix/Adult Swim animated series Tuca & Bertie.

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2019: Grammy Award for Black Mitzvah

In 2019, Tiffany Haddish won the Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album for Black Mitzvah.

2020: Roles in Solar Opposites and Like a Boss

In 2020, Tiffany Haddish gained prominence for her role in the Hulu series Solar Opposites and also starred in the film Like a Boss.

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2020: Starred in Like a Boss

In 2020, Tiffany Haddish starred in Like a Boss, co-starring with Rose Byrne and Salma Hayek.

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2021: Voiced Lady K in Karma's World

From 2021 to 2022, Tiffany Haddish voiced Lady K, the head of a recording studio, in the animated series Karma's World.

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2021: Role in Here Today

In 2021, Haddish starred in the film Here Today.

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2021: Grammy Win for Black Mitzvah

In 2021, Tiffany Haddish won the Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album for Black Mitzvah. She also turned down the request to host the Grammy Awards pre-telecast premiere ceremony due to financial disagreements with the Recording Academy.