Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Whitney Cummings

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

Whitney Cummings is a multifaceted American entertainer known primarily as a stand-up comedian. She has also achieved success as an actress, writer, producer, and director across various platforms, including television and film. Additionally, she hosts a podcast, showcasing her diverse talents and contributing to her prominent position in the entertainment industry. Cummings is known for her often-autobiographical and observational humor, exploring themes related to modern relationships, technology, and societal expectations.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2004: Graduation and Move to Los Angeles

In 2004, Whitney Cummings graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and moved to Los Angeles to pursue her career.

2004: Moved to Los Angeles and Started Stand-up

In 2004, Whitney Cummings moved to Los Angeles, worked on Punk'd, starred in the thriller EMR, and began performing stand-up comedy.

2007: Regular Guest on Chelsea Lately

Beginning in 2007, Whitney Cummings appeared as a regular roundtable guest on the E! series Chelsea Lately.

2007: Named One of "10 Comics to Watch" by Variety

In 2007, Variety recognized Whitney Cummings as one of the "10 Comics to Watch," highlighting her rising status in the comedy scene.

2008: Auditioned for Last Comic Standing

In 2008, Whitney Cummings auditioned for Last Comic Standing in San Francisco, although she did not advance past the showcase.

2008: Appeared in 'Made of Honor' and Named Rising Star of Comedy

In 2008, Whitney Cummings co-starred in 'The Tony Rock Project', appeared in the film 'Made of Honor', and was named one of 12 Rising Stars of Comedy by Entertainment Weekly.

2009: Comedy Central Roast of Joan Rivers

In 2009, Whitney Cummings appeared as a comedy roaster in the Comedy Central Roast of Joan Rivers.

August 2010: Whitney Cummings: Money Shot Premiered

In August 2010, Whitney Cummings's first one-hour special, Whitney Cummings: Money Shot, premiered on Comedy Central.

2010: Comedy Central Roast of David Hasselhoff

In 2010, Whitney Cummings participated in the Comedy Central Roast of David Hasselhoff as a comedy roaster.

2011: Comedy Central Roast of Donald Trump

In 2011, Whitney Cummings was a comedy roaster in the Comedy Central Roast of Donald Trump.

2011: Two Sitcoms Picked Up by Networks

In 2011, two sitcoms created by Whitney Cummings, 2 Broke Girls and Whitney, were picked up by broadcast networks.

2012: Hosted Talk Show 'Love You, Mean It'

In 2012, while still working on the second season of Whitney, Whitney Cummings hosted a talk show, Love You, Mean It with Whitney Cummings, on E!.

May 2013: 'Whitney' Canceled After Two Seasons

In May 2013, the sitcom 'Whitney', in which Whitney Cummings starred, was canceled after two seasons.

June 2014: Released Second Hour-Long Special

In June 2014, Whitney Cummings released her second hour-long special, I Love You, on Comedy Central.

2014: End of Chelsea Lately Appearances

In 2014, Whitney Cummings's regular appearances on Chelsea Lately concluded with the end of the series.

2016: HBO Special "I'm Your Girlfriend" Debuted

In 2016, Whitney Cummings' third hour-long special, "I'm Your Girlfriend", debuted on HBO, receiving mixed reviews.

April 2017: Starred in 'Unforgettable'

In April 2017, Whitney Cummings had a supporting role in the thriller 'Unforgettable', starring Katherine Heigl and Rosario Dawson.

2017: Directorial Debut with 'The Female Brain'

In 2017, Whitney Cummings directed the comedy film 'The Female Brain', marking her directorial debut.

2017: Published 'I'm Fine...And Other Lies'

In 2017, Whitney Cummings published her first book, titled I'm Fine...And Other Lies, a collection of personal stories.

2018: Head Writer and Executive Producer for Roseanne Revival

In 2018, Whitney Cummings served as one of the head writers, an executive producer, and overseer of day-to-day production of the revival of the comedy series Roseanne.