Tina Fey

Tina Fey is an American actress, comedian, writer, and producer who has become one of the most influential figures in comedy. Born Elizabeth Stamatina Fey on May 18, 1970, in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, she studied drama at the University of Virginia before moving to Chicago to join the Second City improvisational comedy troupe. In 1997, she joined the writing staff of “Saturday Night Live,” and in 1999, she became the show’s first female head writer, a groundbreaking achievement that signaled her exceptional talent.

Fey’s career as a performer on SNL blossomed when she became co-anchor of the “Weekend Update” segment alongside Jimmy Fallon and later Amy Poehler. Her sharp wit and incisive political humor made her a standout, and her impersonation of Sarah Palin during the 2008 presidential campaign became a cultural phenomenon. In 2004, she wrote the screenplay for “Mean Girls,” which became a massive box office hit and enduring cultural touchstone that has spawned a Broadway musical and a 2024 film adaptation.

Fey created, wrote, and starred in the critically acclaimed NBC sitcom “30 Rock” (2006-2013), which earned 103 Emmy nominations during its run, one of the most nominated series in television history. She won multiple Emmy Awards for her work on the show. She followed this success by co-creating “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” (2015-2019) for Netflix with Robert Carlock. Her memoir “Bossypants” (2011) debuted at number one on the New York Times Best Seller list and sold millions of copies.

With an estimated net worth of $75 million, Fey has built her wealth through a combination of acting, writing, producing, and business ventures. Her production company, Little Stranger, Inc., has a lucrative deal with NBCUniversal. She has also earned significant income from her book deal, hosting gigs, and advertising campaigns. Fey is widely recognized as a trailblazer for women in comedy and continues to develop new projects across film, television, and theater.