Leanne Morgan
Leanne Morgan | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 3, 1965 Adams, Tennessee, U.S.[1] |
| Education | University of Tennessee |
| Occupation(s) | comedian, actress, writer |
| Spouse | Chuck Morgan |
| Children | 3 |
| Website | leannemorgan |
Leanne Morgan (born October 3, 1965) is an American stand-up comedian, actress, and author. Her 2023 Netflix comedy special, Leanne Morgan: I'm Every Woman, was in the top ten comedy specials on the streaming platform. She is also known for her role as Gwyneth in the 2025 romantic comedy film You're Cordially Invited.
Career
[edit]Staying busy after having her first baby, Morgan worked as a jewelry saleswoman.[2][3] While making door-to-door sales, she began talking about motherhood and making jokes with clients who related to her jokes; they eventually began booking her for comedy gigs.[4] Her first comedy special on YouTube had over 50 million views by 2023. Her Netflix special, Leanne Morgan: I'm Every Woman, was in the top 10 comedy specials on the platform.[5][6]
On September 24, 2024, Morgan released her first book, titled What in the World?! A Southern Woman's Guide to Laughing at Life's Unexpected Curveballs and Beautiful Blessings.[7]
In 2025, she played the role of Gwyneth in the romantic comedy film You're Cordially Invited.[8]
Personal life
[edit]Morgan graduated from Jo Byrns High School in 1983 and went on to attend the University of Tennessee. She was married at the age of 21 but ended the abusive relationship. At the age of 26, she married Chuck Morgan, whom she met at college. After getting married, they moved to Bean Station, where Chuck owned and operated a used mobile home business. Leanne and her family later moved to San Antonio, Texas and then Knoxville, Tennessee.[5] She and her husband have three children.[9]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Leanne Morgan: I'm Every Woman | Herself | Netflix special |
| 2025 | You're Cordially Invited | Gwyneth | film |
| 2025 | Leanne | Leanne | Upcoming series; main role, also co-creator, executive producer, writer[10] |
References
[edit]- ^ Brosh, Bianca (December 15, 2023). "How motherhood and menopause led Leanne Morgan to stand-up fame". MSNBC. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
- ^ Heller, Karen (May 10, 2023). "'Y'all are precious': Gen X Southern moms are what works in comedy now". The Washington Post. Retrieved September 10, 2023.
- ^ "Leanne Morgan | Actress, Standup Comedy, Author". Leanne Morgan. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
- ^ "Leanne Morgan, the 'Mrs. Maisel of Appalachia,' jokes about motherhood and menopause". NPR. July 31, 2023. Retrieved September 10, 2023.
- ^ a b "Comedian Leanne Morgan on her unusual road to success and new Netflix special". PBS. May 17, 2023.
- ^ "Watch TODAY Clip: Leanne Morgan on starting stand-up later in life, first Netflix special - NBC.com". Retrieved September 10, 2023 – via www.nbc.com.
- ^ Morgan, Leanne (September 24, 2024). What in the World?!: A Southern Woman's Guide to Laughing at Life's Unexpected Curveballs and Beautiful Blessings. Harmony/Rodale/Convergent. ISBN 978-0-593-59440-7.
- ^ https://www.wbir.com/article/news/entertainment-news/leanne-morgan-youre-cordially-invited-movie/51-a7d47135-3f89-4afa-a79e-25f09feb27b3
- ^ Baldoni, John. "Leanne Morgan: Humor With A Heart". Forbes. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy; Andreeva, Nellie (April 25, 2024). "Leanne Morgan Teams With Chuck Lorre For Netflix Sitcom, Gets 2 More Comedy Specials On Streamer". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 28, 2025.
External links
[edit]- Living people
- 21st-century American actresses
- 21st-century American comedians
- 21st-century American memoirists
- Actresses from Tennessee
- American film actresses
- American stand-up comedians
- American women comedians
- American women memoirists
- Comedians from Tennessee
- Memoirists from Tennessee
- People from Robertson County, Tennessee
- University of Tennessee alumni
- Women stand-up comedians