Bridget Everett
Everett in 2023
Born (1972-04-21) April 21, 1972
Manhattan, Kansas, U.S.
MediumCabaret, film, music, podcast, stand-up, storytelling, television
Years active2007–present
Websitebridgeteverett.net

Bridget Everett (born April 21, 1972)[1][2] is an American comedian, actress, singer, writer, and cabaret performer. She began her career appearing and co-writing alongside Michael Patrick King the Broadway musical comedy At Least It's Pink: A Trashy Little Show (2007), and the following year made her screen debut with a minor role in the romantic comedy film Sex and the City, also directed by King. She later performed on Inside Amy Schumer (2013–16), the comedy film Trainwreck (2015), and her own one-hour Comedy Central special Bridget Everett: Gynecological Wonder (2015). Everett has described herself as an "alt-cabaret provocateur."[3][2]

In 2017, Everett starred in the comedy film Fun Mom Dinner, the horror-comedy film Little Evil, and the drama film Patti Cake$, receiving positive reviews for the latter. In 2021, she appeared in the comedy film, Breaking News in Yuba County. In 2022, Everett began starring and executive producing the semi-autobiographical HBO comedy-drama series, Somebody Somewhere, for which she received Independent Spirit Award and TCA Award for Individual Achievement in Comedy nominations.

Early life

Originally from Manhattan, Kansas,[4] she has been performing in New York City for over a decade. Everett is the youngest of six children born to Donn James Everett and Frederica 'Freddie' Everett.[5] As Everett stated on the podcast Amy Schumer Presents: 3 Girls, 1 Keith (episode 2: "Moms and Stuff"): "I'm from Manhattan, Kansas - the little apple. And my dad was mayor at one point, and then so was my brother many years later. So we're kinda like the Kennedys of Manhattan, Kansas." Her father served as a Republican in the Kansas State Senate and Kansas House of Representatives from 1969 to 1978.[6] Everett's mother was a music teacher and gave her a love of music.[7] Her parents officially divorced when she was eight but had been living apart since her early years. Her father, an attorney, was not around much.[5][8] Everett grew up as a competitive swimmer[9] and was involved in both traditional and show choir.[5] She attended college at Arizona State University on a full scholarship to study music and opera.[5]

Everett moved to New York in 1997 and worked as a waitress. She got her Equity card doing a bus-and-truck children's-theatre tour of Hansel and Gretel.[6] She worked in the restaurant business for 25 years before she was finally able to quit around the beginning of 2015.[10]

Career

2007—2016

Everett at La Mama Theatre in Melbourne in 2012

In 2007, Everett starred and co-wrote alongside Michael Patrick King the off-Broadway musical comedy At Least It's Pink: A Trashy Little Show.[11] King gave her a small part in the 2008 Sex and the City movie, as a drunk woman who interviews to be Carrie's assistant. Everett met Amy Schumer at the Just for Laughs comedy festival in 2009.[12] Everett has been regularly opening for Schumer on her comedy tours since 2012.[13] Everett has even upstaged Schumer, which then led Schumer to prefer to have Everett close for her instead, according to Schumer on her podcast.[14]

Everett often performs with her band, The Tender Moments, which includes Adam "Ad-Rock" Horovitz from the Beastie Boys and Carmine Covelli from The Julie Ruin. In October 2013, Everett and Horovitz performed in a show called Rock Bottom that the two co-wrote with Hairspray songwriters Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman.[15] Rock Bottom won Everett the 2015 Obie Awards Special Citation presented by the American Theatre Wing.[16] In 2013, Bridget Everett and the Tender Moments released a twelve-track album entitled Pound It! Everett has also performed with Brad Williams in a show called Down n Dirty (hosted by Broad City's Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer) at the 2014 Bonnaroo Music Festival. Everett performed a duet of "Me and Bobby McGee" with Patti LuPone at Carnegie Hall in 2013.[15]

Everett made her first television appearance in 2012, playing a guest-starring role in the CBS sitcom 2 Broke Girls. She had secondary roles in films Gayby (2012) and The Opposite Sex (2014), and in 2015 appeared in the Amy Schumer' comedy film Trainwreck. Everett's first one-hour TV special, Bridget Everett: Gynecological Wonder, premiered on Comedy Central in 2015. In it, she performs her usual brand of comedy cabaret.

2017—present

In 2017, Everett starred in four movies; two premiered at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival. She starred alongside Toni Collette and Molly Shannon in the comedy film Fun Mom Dinner. It received generally negative reviews from critics, but her performance was noted by The New York Times.[17] In the dramatic film Patti Cake$, Everett played Barb Dombrowski, marking her screen breakout as the alcoholic mother of Danielle Macdonald's' character. [18] Patti Cake$ received generally positive reviews from critics, and Everett specifically received praised.[19][20] Matt Zoller Seitz from RogerEbert.com wrote in his review: "Everett's history of using her considerable weight and height as comic fuel in standup and cabaret made her a perfect choice for this role, but she's as strong in the arguments and drunk scenes as she is when she's singing or cracking wise. If there's any justice, this should be a career-redefining performance on the order of Frank Sinatra's in "From Here to Eternity."[21] Later that year, she appeared in the romantic comedy-drama film Permission, and the horror comedy film Little Evil.[22] Also in 2017, Everett went to star in the Amazon comedy pilot Love You More.[23]

On August 1, 2017, Everett got a standing ovation for her "Piece of My Heart" karaoke performance[24] on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. On January 3, 2018 The Tonight Show aired a repeat of Everett performing "Piece of My Heart". She also performed the song in the third episode of the 2022 TV show Somebody Somewhere.

Everett at the Somebody Somewhere event in 2023

In 2018, Everett had a recurring role in the short-lived HBO comedy series, Camping. The following year, she appeared in the Netflix miniseries, Unbelievable playing one of the foster parents of teenage victim Marie (Kaitlyn Dever).[25] In 2021, she appeared in the black comedy film Breaking News in Yuba County directed by Tate Taylor.

In 2022, Everett began starring in the HBO comedy-drama series, Somebody Somewhere playing the leading role of Sam, a woman in her 40s trying to find happiness. Her performance received positive reviews from critics.[26][27][28][29] Ciara Wardlow from RogerEbert.com wrote in her review: "Everett is remarkable as a woman who hides behind a mask of apathy and witty barbs. She’s hardly the sort to talk about her feelings by choice, but Everett’s performance manages to consistently convey to the audience things that Sam refuses to say or acknowledge with crystal clarity. It’s a subtle and compelling portrait of depression, a sadness that creates an intriguing counterbalance to the bold and bawdy sense of humor for which Everett is known, which also gets plenty of opportunity to shine."[30] The Rotten Tomatoes critical consensus reads, "Led by a captivating Bridget Everett, Somebody Somewhere explores the human condition with tenderness, grace, and warmth.[31] At the 38th Independent Spirit Awards, Everett received nomination for the Best Lead Performance in a New Scripted Series.[32] She was also nominated for an TCA Award for Individual Achievement in Comedy.[33][34]

Personal life

In 2023, after the homophobic shooting of Lauri Carleton, Everett made statements in support of the LGBT community, stating, "Lauri Carleton was shot and killed at her Lake Arrowhead store this weekend. Someone tore down the Pride flag she flew outside of her store, Magpi. She confronted him and he shot her... All that anti-LGBTQ rhetoric has a price."[35]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2008 Sex and the City Cathy (Drunk Girl at assistant interview)
2012 Gayby Bridget
2014 Are You Joking? Waitress
2014 The Opposite Sex Stella
2015 Trainwreck Kat
2017 Patti Cake$ Barb
  • Winner - Best Supporting Actress: Film Club's The Lost Weekend Award
  • also performs song Kiss Me Deadly
2017 Fun Mom Dinner Melanie
2017 Permission Charlie
2017 Little Evil Al
2020 The Stand In Herself
2021 Breaking News in Yuba County Leah Norton
2021 Rumble Lady Mayhem (voice)

Television

Year Title Role Episodes/Notes
2009 Jeffery & Cole Casserole Herself Cabaret act
2012 Funny As Hell Herself - Comedian Episode 2.8, stand-up writer/performer, a Canadian comedy show with 3 seasons, which began in 2011[36]
2012 2 Broke Girls Shonda Episode 1.18: And the One-Night Stands
2012 She's Living for This Musical Guest Episode 1.5: The Bianca Del Rio Episode
2013–2016 Inside Amy Schumer Herself/Various 10 episodes, also performs original songs at the end of first 3 seasons
2015 The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson Herself - Musical Guest/Sidekick 2 episodes
2015 The Bachelorette Herself - Comedian Episode 11.3
2015 CollegeHumor's Comedy Music Hall of Fame Herself TV special
2015 Bridget Everett: Gynecological Wonder Herself Stand-up Special, also writer/executive producer
2015 The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail Herself - Guest Episode 2.4: The One with the Kiss
2015 Difficult People Bridget Everett Episode 1.3: Pledge Week
2015 Park Bench with Steve Buscemi Herself - Guest Episode 25.12: All In
2015 The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore Herself - Panelist Episode 2.22: Ricky Velez vs Virgil & Climate Action
2016 Girls Bebe Episode 5.1: Wedding Day
2016 Party Legends Herself Episode 1.3: Am I in the Morgue?
2016 Not Safe with Nikki Glaser Herself 2 episodes
2016 @midnight Herself - Contestant Episode 4.27: November 17, 2016
2016 Harry Herself - Guest Episode 1.64: segment - Stand Up, Sit Down with Comedian Bridget Everett
2016 Joe's Pub Presents: A Holiday Special Herself IFC TV Special
2016–2017 Lady Dynamite Dagmar 12 episodes
2017 Saving a Legend Alice Dugan Pilot
2017 Amy Schumer: The Leather Special Special Thanks Non-acting role
2017 Full Frontal with Samantha Bee Herself Episode 2.7: Not the White House Correspondents' Dinner
2017 Today Herself - Guest Episode: August 1, 2017
2017 Larry King Now Herself - Guest Episode 5.151: Bridget Everett
2017 Good Morning America Herself - Guest Episode: August 14, 2017
2017 Love You More Karen Best Amazon Pilot, also writer, co-executive producer and performs original song Titties
2017 No Activity Special Agent Bonnie Lehman Episode 1.5: Golden Age of Tunnels
2017 The Wendy Williams Show Herself - Guest Episode 10.63: December 15, 2017
2017–2018 OK! TV Herself - Guest 3 episodes
2017–2018 The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Herself - Guest/Musical Guest 3 episodes, performed the songs Piece of My Heart, The Climb, and her originals What I Gotta Do to Get That D in My Mouth, Poppy's Song
2017–2018 Watch What Happens Live Herself - Guest 5 episodes
2018 Another Period Mrs. Slagsby Episode 3.9: Little Orphan Garfield
2018 Camping Harry Recurring role
2018 Bobcat Goldthwait's Misfits & Monsters Mermaid Episode: "Mermaid"
2019 Twelve Forever Judy (voice) Recurring role
2019 Unbelievable Colleen Doggett 3 episodes
2019 Living with Yourself Weinrod "Nice Knowing You"
2019 Historical Roasts Isis "Cleopatra Roast"
2019 Nailed It! Holiday Herself (as judge) "It's a Wonderfail Life"
2019 Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee Herself - Guest Episode 83: "Still Hot to the Touch"
2020 AJ and the Queen Anna "Little Rock"
2020 The Boss Baby: Back in Business Rattleshake CEO Baby (voice) Animation
2020 Worst Cooks in America: Celebrity Edition Herself Contestant on season 19, eliminated after four episodes
2022–present Somebody Somewhere Sam Lead role, also writer and executive producer
Nominated — TCA Award for Outstanding Achievement in Comedy (2022)
Nominated — Independent Spirit Award for Best Lead Performance in a New Scripted Series (2023)
Nominated — Hollywood Critics Association TV Award for Best Actress in a Broadcast Network or Cable Series, Comedy (2022)
Nominated — Gotham Award for Breakthrough Series - Shortform (2022)
Nominated — Dorian Award for Best TV Performance (2022)
Nominated — Dorian Award for Best TV Musical Performance (2022)
Nominated — Dorian Award for Best TV Performance - Comedy (2023)
2022 Would I Lie to You? (US) Herself Episode: "Singing Waitress"

Music videos

Year Artist Song Role
2014 Bridget Everett and the Tender Moments What I Gotta Do Starring
2014 Bridget Everett and the Tender Moments Titties Starring
2015 Jon Spencer Blues Explosion Betty Vs The NYPD Line-up Suspect #4

Video games

Year Title Role
2013 Grand Theft Auto V additional motion capture

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Stage

Year Title Notes
2007 At Least It's Pink: A Trashy Little Show written by Everett, Michael Patrick King and Kenny Mellman; original music and lyrics by Kenny Mellman and Everett, directed by Michael Patrick King
2009 Miss Fag Hag Pageant with Kenny Mellman
2009-2012 Our Hit Parade video[38]
2009, 2010, 2013, 2015, 2018 Just for Laughs comedy festival in Chicago and Montreal
2011 Carlos Cañedo Is Filling Gaps featuring Adam Horovitz and Bridget Everett, venue: Public Assembly, Brooklyn
2012–Present Amy Schumer comedy tours opening/closing act
2013 Bridget Everett's Rock Bottom venue: Joe's Pub
2013 Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival venue: The Barbary Stage
2014 SF Sketchfest[39] with Dave Hill
2014 Festival Supreme video[40]
2014 Down n Dirty with Brad Williams at Bonnaroo Music Festival
2015 The Lilly Awards Broadway cabaret show at The Cutting Room, video[41]
2016 Bridget Everett and the Tender Moments: Pound It Fall Tour[42] 2017-18 dates added later
2018 Cal Jam music festival

[43]

Discography

All releases are with The Tender Moments and all formats are download and streaming.

Albums

  • 2013: Pound It (Beavertails Music)
  • 2015: Gynecological Wonder (Comedy Partners)

Singles

  • 2013: "Titties"
  • 2013: "What I Gotta Do?" (Dirty Version)
  • 2016: "Eat It"
  • 2017: "Pussy Grabs Back" (All proceeds go to Planned Parenthood, download only.)[44]

Home videos

Collaborations

  • 2014: Champagne Jerry: For Real, You Guys - 3 songs: "More Wet", "Aspirbations Skit" (feat. Adam Horovitz & Bridget Everett) & "Just Woke Up" (vocals)
  • 2015: The Dan Band: The Wedding Album - song: "Making Love Forever" (vocals and songwriter)
  • 2016: Champagne Jerry: The Champagne Room - song: "One Talent" (feat. Bridget Everett, Murray Hill, Erin Markey, Larry Krone, Jim Andralis & the Champagne Club) (vocals)
  • 2016: Jim Andralis & Bridget Everett: "Hit the Ground Fuckin'" - Single (backing vocals)

Accolades

Year Award Category Nominee(s) Result Ref.
2022 Peabody Awards Entertainment Somebody Somewhere Nominated [45]

References

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  4. ↑ Isherwood, Charles (January 26, 2007). "A friendly face with a foul mouth that sings". NY Times. Retrieved November 11, 2014.
  5. 1 2 3 4 "Alt-Cabaret Provocateur Bridget Everett Is the Most Exciting Performer in New York City". Villagevoice.com. Village Voice. September 9, 2014. Retrieved October 21, 2019.
  6. 1 2 Schulman, Michael (December 27, 2021). "Bridget Everett Is Larger Than Life" – via www.newyorker.com.
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  8. ↑ Everett, Bridget (February 16, 2017). "Bridget Everett: What a Cute Pomeranian Taught Me About Love". W Magazine. Retrieved October 21, 2019.
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  10. ↑ "Bridget Everett Chats About "Fun Mom Dinner"". YouTube.com. August 1, 2017. Retrieved July 25, 2018.
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  17. ↑ Herrington, Nicole (August 3, 2017). "Review: 'Fun Mom Dinner' Means a Night Out Without the Kids" – via NYTimes.com.
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  28. ↑ Kang, Inkoo (May 30, 2023). "The Understated Pleasures of HBO's "Somebody Somewhere"" – via www.newyorker.com.
  29. ↑ Spilde, Coleman (April 23, 2023). "No TV Show Deserves to Be a Hit More Than 'Somebody Somewhere'" – via www.thedailybeast.com.
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  34. ↑ "Best Lead Performance in a New Scripted Series Archives".
  35. ↑ Legaspi, Althea (August 20, 2023). "Paul Feig, Bridget Everett Pay Tribute to Lauri Carleton Who Was Killed After Hanging Pride Flag". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on August 20, 2023. Retrieved August 21, 2023.
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