Heather McMahan

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Heather McMahan
Born
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Education University of Mississippi (BFA)
Occupations
  • Actress
  • comedian
  • writer
Years active2015–present
Spouse
Jeff Daniels
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(m. 2020)​

Heather McMahan is an American actress, comedian, and writer. She is known for her roles in the 2021 American romantic comedy Love Hard and the American soap opera If Loving You Is Wrong .

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Early life and education

McMahan was born in Atlanta, Georgia.

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. [1]

Career

McMahan is known for her roles in Love Hard [2] and If Loving You Is Wrong . She has also appeared on Celebrity Jeopardy . [3] Her first comedy special, Son I Never Had, debuted on Netflix in October 2023. [4] [5] [6] [7] McMahan's second stand-up comedy special, Breadwinner, was released on Hulu in October 2024. [8]

Personal life

McMahan is married to Jeff Daniels. [9]

References

  1. ↑ Raspberry, Palief (September 4, 2024). "Heather McMahan is 'Absolutely Not' slowing down anytime soon". The Daily Mississippian. Archived from the original on September 5, 2024. Retrieved January 17, 2025.
  2. ↑ "Heather McMahan Developing Life Story as Comedy 'Good Grief' with Jen Zaborowski, Kathleen Jordan & Annapurna for Peacock". Deadline . December 17, 2020. Archived from the original on July 9, 2024. Retrieved September 20, 2024.
  3. ↑ Ho, Rodney (December 7, 2023). "INTERVIEW: Heather McMahan shocked to win 'Celebrity Jeopardy' quarterfinals". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution . Retrieved September 20, 2024.
  4. ↑ 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.
  5. ↑ 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.
  6. ↑ Rankin, Seija (October 18, 2023). "Heather McMahan Talks New Netflix Special: "I'm Ready for My Melissa-McCarthy-in-'Bridesmaids' Moment"". The Hollywood Reporter . Archived from the original on May 13, 2024. Retrieved September 20, 2024.
  7. ↑ Rancilo, Alicia (November 22, 2023). "How grief, creating characters and wigs helped comic Heather McMahan to build a loyal following". The Seattle Times . Archived from the original on May 13, 2024. Retrieved September 20, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Heather McMahan's 'Breadwinner' Stand-Up Special Sets Hulu Premiere Date". October 2024.
  9. ↑ Colosi, Rosie (October 20, 2023). "Heather McMahan opens up about trying to become a mother: 'Hard, humiliating'". Today . Retrieved September 20, 2024.
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