Jess Hilarious

Jessica Robin Moore, popularly known as Jess Hilarious, was born on February 13, 1992. She started her comedy career by posting funny videos on social media. She has quickly become one of the biggest rising stars in the American comedy industry. She began her career in television humor, where she amassed enormous fame and developed into an actress. Her distinct brand of humor has made millions of people laugh, and she is currently pursuing a promising career while living out her comedic fantasies. Today, we’re celebrating her big day!

Fast Facts

Full Name:

Jessica Robin Moore

Nickname:

Jess Hilarious

Birth date:

February 13, 1992

Age:

32

Zodiac Sign:

Aquarius

Height:

5' 7"

Relationship Status:

In a relationship

Net Worth:

$3.0 million

Jessica's Social Media:

Background

Jessica Robin Moore, popularly known as Jess Hilarious, is a perfect example of how the internet shapes the comedy world. Making the jump from social media to T.V., she shared her experiences as a black woman, making thousands laugh with her whether they relate to them.

Moore was born on February 13, 1992, in Baltimore, Maryland. Her parents are Kevin and Robin Moore, and she has two siblings. She started her comedy career in 2015 by posting skits to her Instagram feed, quickly capturing the attention of many with her witty and honest humor, making her most popular segment, Jess with the Mess. Encouraged by this success, she began to do stand-up comedy shows where her followers could see her live and interact with her.

In 2017, she appeared on the 9th season of MTV hit comedy improv series Wild ‘n Out, where comedians compete to win improvisational comedy games. She became a beloved cast member and later returned to the show for its 10th, 15th, and 17th seasons. The same year, she appeared on BET Face Value and HBO All Def Comedy series. In 2018, she debuted as an actress on the Fox comedy Rel, where she played the character of Brittany.

In addition to continuing her acting career in I Got the Hook Up 2, The Varnell Hill Show, 2 Minutes of Fame, and Hip Hop Family Christmas, she continues to succeed on comedy television. Her credits include guest co-hosting Fox Dish Nation and The Real in 2019, being a special guest on the COVID-19 relief fundraising special, Def Comedy Jam Healing Through Laughter (2020), and appearing on the Nick Cannon talk (2021).

In 2021, she premiered her podcast with iHeartRadio, called Carefully Reckless, where she makes listeners laugh in 20 to 40-minute episodes. She also continues her social media comedy skits on her TikTok feed and posts about her personal life and upcoming live show dates on her Instagram and Twitter.

Career timeline

2015
She Starts Posting Comedy

Bored with her full-time job, Jess Hilarious starts posting comedy skits to her Instagram feed.

2016
She Succeeds in Stand-Up Comedy

She starts playing live stand-up shows and becomes successful in the world of comedy, catching the attention of legendary comedy legend Martin Lawrence

2017
Her T.V. Debut

She joins the cast of “Wild n’ Out,” a show where comedians compete in improv comedy games.

2018
Her Acting Debut

She makes her acting debut on the T.V. show “Rel,” playing the character of Brittany.

2018
She Wins an Award

She becomes the first winner of the BET ‘Social Clapback’ Award.

2021
She Starts Her Podcast

Similar to many in 2020-2021, Moore started a podcast.

Why We Love Jess Hilarious

  1. She is an inspiration

    It’s no secret that comedy is a field dominated by white men, but that didn’t stop Jess Hilarious from bringing her experiences to the stage and T.V. She is now one of the most relevant figures in comedy and inspires black women worldwide.

  2. She is a hardworking single mother

    If being a successful comedian wasn’t enough, she also has the full-time job of caring for her son, Ashton.

  3. She works for charity

    In 2020, she participated in Def Comedy Jam Healing Through Laughter, a fundraising special benefitting COVID-19 relief. She brought laughter to many homes and helped those struggling.

5 Surprising Facts

  1. She has a son

    Jess Hilarious’ son is named Ashton Amar James, and she is very close to him.

  2. She has a catchphrase

    If you hear her talk, you’ll often hear her say her famous “Ayyyah!”

  3. A future movie star

    Now that she has built a strong presence on T.V., her next goal is to make the jump to the big screen.

  4. She is followed by millions

    Her Instagram account now has more than five million followers.

  5. She also sells clothing

    Her clothing brand sells fitness apparel.

Jess Hilarious FAQs

Who is Jess Hilarious engaged to?

She is not engaged, but she’s currently dating Daniel Parsons.

Who is Jess Hilarious’ baby daddy?

She likes to keep most of her personal life private, and she hasn’t disclosed the identity of her son’s father. However, a man named Gerome is believed to be the father of Moore’s 11-year-old son, Ashton Amar James.

When did Kountry Wane and Jess Hilarious separate?

They broke up in 2019.

Jess Hilarious’s birthday dates

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