History of Whitney Cummings in Timeline
Whitney Cummings is a multi-talented American entertainer, recognized as an actress, comedian, writer, producer, director, and podcaster. She has achieved prominence through her stand-up comedy, television shows like "Whitney" (which she created and starred in), and her contributions to other sitcoms such as "2 Broke Girls" as a co-creator. Cummings is known for her observational humor, often focusing on relationships, technology, and societal issues. She continues to engage audiences through her various creative endeavors, including her podcast, solidifying her position as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.
September 4, 1982: Whitney Cummings' Birth
On September 4, 1982, Whitney Cummings was born. She is an American actress, comedian, writer, producer, director, and podcaster.
2000: Graduated from St. Andrew's Episcopal School
In 2000, Whitney Cummings graduated from St. Andrew's Episcopal School in Potomac, Maryland.
2004: Graduated from the University of Pennsylvania
In 2004, Whitney Cummings graduated magna cum laude from the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in Communications.
2004: Starred in EMR and Worked on Punk'd
In 2004, Whitney Cummings moved to Los Angeles and worked on Punk'd on MTV. That same year, she starred in the low-budget thriller EMR, which was screened at Cannes.
2004: Moved to Los Angeles After Graduation
In 2004, after graduating from the University of Pennsylvania, Whitney Cummings moved to Los Angeles and appeared in the low-budget thriller EMR and MTV's Punk'd.
2007: Regular 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
In 2007, Variety named Whitney Cummings one of 10 Comics to Watch, marking a step forward in her comedy career.
2008: Auditioned for Last Comic Standing
In 2008, Whitney Cummings appeared in the San Francisco audition for Last Comic Standing, but she did not pass the showcase.
2008: Co-starred on The Tony Rock Project and Appeared in Made of Honor
In 2008, Whitney Cummings co-starred on The Tony Rock Project and appeared in the romantic comedy Made of Honor.
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: Premiered "Whitney Cummings: Money Shot"
In August 2010, Whitney Cummings' first one-hour special, titled Whitney Cummings: Money Shot, premiered on Comedy Central.
2010: Comedy Central Roast of David Hasselhoff
In 2010, Whitney Cummings was a comedy roaster in the Comedy Central Roast of David Hasselhoff.
2011: Comedy Central Roast of Donald Trump
In 2011, Whitney Cummings appeared as a comedy roaster in the Comedy Central Roast of Donald Trump.
2011: Two sitcoms picked up by broadcast networks.
In 2011, two sitcoms created by Whitney Cummings were picked up by broadcast networks: 2 Broke Girls and Whitney. 2 Broke Girls was co-created with Michael Patrick King and Whitney was starred in, executive produced, and created by Cummings.
2012: Hosted "Love You, Mean It with Whitney Cummings"
In 2012, while working on the second season of Whitney, Whitney Cummings also hosted a talk show, Love You, Mean It with Whitney Cummings, on E!, which was cancelled after 11 episodes.
May 2013: "Whitney" Canceled After Two Seasons
In May 2013, the TV series "Whitney", in which Whitney Cummings starred, executive produced, and created, was canceled after two seasons.
June 2014: Released "I Love You" Special
In June 2014, Whitney Cummings released her second hour-long special, "I Love You", on Comedy Central.
2014: Continued Appearances on Chelsea Lately Until Conclusion
Whitney Cummings continued to appear on Chelsea Lately until its conclusion in 2014.
2016: Debuted "I'm Your Girlfriend" on HBO
In 2016, Whitney Cummings' third hour-long special, "I'm Your Girlfriend", debuted on HBO. Reviews were mixed.
April 2017: Supporting Role in "Unforgettable"
In April 2017, Whitney Cummings had a supporting role in the thriller Unforgettable, starring Katherine Heigl and Rosario Dawson.
2017: Directed "The Female Brain"
In 2017, Whitney Cummings directed the comedy film The Female Brain.
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 about her life.
2018: Head Writer 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, for ABC. She left the show before its cancelation.
July 30, 2019: Released "Can I Touch It?" on Netflix
On July 30, 2019, Whitney Cummings released her fourth hour-long special, "Can I Touch It?", on Netflix, which features a robot that Cummings had custom made to look exactly like her.
November 5, 2019: Launched "Good for You" Podcast
On November 5, 2019, Whitney Cummings launched her first podcast entitled Good for You, co-hosted by Benton Ray.
December 2021: Started working with Kast Media
In December 2021, Whitney Cummings started working with podcast network Kast Media.
September 2023: Claimed Owed $350,000 by Kast Media
In September 2023, Whitney Cummings claimed that she was owed over $350,000 by podcast network Kast Media, who she had been working with since December 2021.
December 2023: Gave Birth to a Son
In December 2023, Whitney Cummings gave birth to a son.
September 10, 2024: Featured on Talk Tuah Podcast
On September 10, 2024, Whitney Cummings was the featured guest on the first episode of the podcast Talk Tuah, hosted by Haliey Welch.
2024: Quoted in New York Times Article
In 2024, a New York Times feature about Hannah Berner quoted Whitney Cummings as saying that in the past, “for a woman to even be tolerated in comedy, you had to hate yourself.”
November 2025: Engaged to Chris Cole
In November 2025, Whitney Cummings is currently engaged to professional skateboarder Chris Cole.
2025: Participated in Riyadh Comedy Festival
In 2025, Whitney Cummings participated in Saudi Arabia's Riyadh Comedy Festival, an event which Human Rights Watch characterized as an attempt by the Saudi government to whitewash its human rights abuses.
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