Kris McGaha

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Kris McGaha
Born (1966-02-06) February 6, 1966 (age 57)

Kris McGaha (born February 6, 1966) is an American actress, comedian, and television program hostess. McGaha appeared on MTV's Loveline television show, co-hosting with Adam Carolla and Dr. Drew Pinsky.

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McGaha started her career as a 16-year-old performer and stand-up comedian at Houston's Comedy Workshop. Her big break was co-hosting 65 episodes of MTV's Loveline . In addition to hosting, Kris did sketch work on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno , Later , and guest-starred on Curb Your Enthusiasm . She also appeared on various hidden camera shows, including Invasion of Hidden Cameras , Spy TV and a hidden-camera segment (relating to "dihydrogen monoxide") on Penn & Teller: Bullshit! .

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