Heather McMahan

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Heather McMahan
Born1986/1987(age 37–38)
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Education University of Mississippi (BFA)
Occupations
  • Actress
  • comedian
Years active2015–present
SpouseJeff Daniels

Heather McMahan (born 1986/1987) is an American comedian and actress. She is known for her comedy tours and podcast and also in her roles in the 2021 American romantic comedy Love Hard [1] and If Loving You Is Wrong . She has also appeared on Celebrity Jeopardy! [2]

She attended the University of Mississippi, where she was a member of Delta Gamma, and graduated in 2009 with a fine arts degree in theatre. [3] She is married to Jeff Daniels. [4]

Her first comedy special, Son I Never Had, debuted on Netflix in October 2023. [5] [6] McMahan's second stand-up comedy special, Breadwinner, was released on Hulu in October 2024. [7]

At the 2025 Ryder Cup hosted at Bethpage Black Course on September 27, 2025, McMahan –in her role as MC at the first tee –led the American audience in a "Fuck you Rory" chant about golfer Rory McIlroy of Team Europe. [8] The PGA of America announced that McMahan would not return to her role for the final day of the tournament and that she had personally apologized to McIlroy and Ryder Cup Europe. [9]

References

  1. ↑ White, Peter (December 17, 2020). "Heather McMahan Developing Life Story as Comedy 'Good Grief' with Jen Zaborowski, Kathleen Jordan & Annapurna for Peacock". Deadline Hollywood . Archived from the original on July 9, 2024. Retrieved September 20, 2024.
  2. ↑ McMahan, Heather (December 7, 2023). "Interview: Heather McMahan shocked to win 'Celebrity Jeopardy' quarterfinals". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Interview). Interviewed by Ho, Rodney. Archived from the original on June 24, 2025. Retrieved September 20, 2024.
  3. ↑ Raspberry, Palief (September 4, 2024). "Heather McMahan is 'Absolutely Not' slowing down anytime soon". The Daily Mississippian . Archived from the original on September 15, 2024. Retrieved January 17, 2025.
  4. ↑ Colosi, Rosie (October 20, 2023). "Heather McMahan opens up about trying to become a mother: 'Hard, humiliating'". Today . Retrieved September 20, 2024. …the 36-year-old McMahan…
  5. ↑ Yandoli, Krystie Lee (October 23, 2023). "Heather McMahan Turned Death and IVF into Beautiful Comedy". Rolling Stone . Archived from the original on May 15, 2024. Retrieved September 20, 2024.
  6. ↑ McNeal, Stephanie (October 17, 2023). "Heather McMahan is So Much More Than an Instagram Comedian". Glamour . Archived from the original on July 3, 2024. Retrieved September 20, 2024.
  7. ↑ Gomez, Dessi (October 2024). "Heather McMahan's 'Breadwinner' Stand-Up Special Sets Hulu Premiere Date". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved September 29, 2025.
  8. ↑ Jurejko, Jonathan (September 28, 2025). "Ryder Cup 2025: Rory McIlroy & Shane Lowry silence New York crowd to lead Europe towards victory". BBC Sport . Archived from the original on September 28, 2025. Retrieved September 29, 2025.
  9. ↑ Chris, Franklin (September 28, 2025). "Actress quits Ryder Cup job over 'F U' chants". NJ.com . Retrieved September 28, 2025.
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