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Jess Hilarious | |
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| Born | Jessica Moore |
| Occupation | Actress, comedian |
| Years active | 2015–present |
Jessica Robin Moore, better known as Jess Hilarious is an American comedian and actress best known for her videos on Instagram and was also one of the recurring cast members of the improv comedy show Wild 'N Out on MTV and VH1 from Season 9 until Season 10. She returned to the show in Season 15.
Moore started off her career in skits and stand-up comedy and has opened for comedian Martin Lawrence. [1] In 2018, she won the BET Social Award for "Clapback". [2] Moore also starred as "Brittany" in the short-lived Fox sitcom, Rel and co-hosted the 2019 BET Social Awards with DC Young Fly. [3]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | I Got The Hook Up 2 | Officer Keisha Smith | |
| 2020 | 2 Minutes of Fame | Zena | |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | All Def Comedy | Self | 1 episode |
| 2017–2018 | Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out | Self | 24 episodes |
| 2018–2019 | Rel | Brittany | main role |
| The Real | Self/ Co-host | 6 episodes | |
| 2018 | Black Card Revoked (BET) | Self | 1 episode |
| 2019 | Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood | Self | 1 episode |
| Dish Nation | Self | 5 episodes | |
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