Kym Whitley

Kym Whitley, a comedian, actress, and podcaster, has made her mark in various television sitcoms such as "My Brother and Me," "Sparks," "Animal Practice," "The Boondocks," "The Parkers," "The Cleveland Show," "Black Dynamite," and "Act Your Age." Whitley's role in "Deliver Us From Eva" earned her a nomination for a 2004 BET Comedy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Box Office Movie. Among her other notable roles, she portrayed Josh's housekeeper Yolanda in "Young & Hungry" on ABC Family (now Freeform) from 2014 to 2018 and appeared in the Emmy award-winning "Thanksgiving" episode of "Master of None." In 2025, she was featured in Adam Sandler's "Happy Gilmore 2."

Whitley's versatility extends beyond acting, as evidenced by her successful stint as a host. Her reality docu-series "Raising Whitley" premiered on the Oprah Winfrey Network in 2013 and was the fifth most-widely viewed premiere in the history of the network. She continued hosting "Raising Whitley" until 2016 and later hosted the Hollywood and African Prestigious Awards. Adding to her hosting credits, she took part in "Puppy Bowl Presents: The Summer Games" and "The Big Holiday Food Fight" in 2021 and has been a recurring guest host on the E! shows "Daily Pop" and "Nightly Pop."

Whitley has been recognized for her work in digital daytime drama series, with a Daytime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting or Guest Actress in 2017 for her role in the web series "The Bay." Her podcasting ventures have also gained accolades, with "Two Funny Mamas" winning the 53rd Annual NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Lifestyle/Self-Help Podcast in 2022 and the 54th Annual NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Arts & Entertainment Podcast in 2023.