Heather McMahan

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Heather McMahan
Born
Education University of Mississippi (BFA)
Occupations
  • Actress
  • comedian
  • writer
Years active2015–present
Spouse
Jeff Daniels
(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]

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