Joan Rivers

Joan Rivers (1933–2014) was an American comedian, television host, actress, writer, and producer. Born Joan Alexandra Molinsky in Brooklyn, New York, she began performing stand-up in the late 1950s and gained national attention through appearances on “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.” Rivers became known for her sharp, self-deprecating humor and fearless celebrity satire. She hosted her own talk programs, including “The Joan Rivers Show,” and later became a prominent red-carpet fashion commentator, co-hosting E!’s “Fashion Police.” She also wrote bestselling books and appeared in film and television. Rivers died in New York City in 2014.