Comedian & Actress Known for "Sparks" & "Young & Hungry"; Podcast Host of "Two Funny Mamas"

Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Kym Whitley Biography

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.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 09/02/2025.

Kym Whitley Videos

Kym Whitley On Her Approach To Comedy And Improv In Happy Gilmore 2

Kym Whitley On Her Approach To Comedy And Improv In Happy Gilmore 2

Our Entertainment Editor spoke to actress Kym Whitley to learn more about her approach to acting, working on Happy Gilmore 2, her approach to comedy...

Kym Whitley Wants Her Money

Kym Whitley Wants Her Money

Some people bring receipts - but Sherri’s bestie Kym Whitley brought an INVOICE! 🤣🤣🤣 #sherri #sherrishowtv #sherrishepherd #fun #joy...

Kym Whitley on Adopting Her Son - YouTube

Kym Whitley on Adopting Her Son - YouTube

She got the surprise of her life two years ago. Now she has a son and a reality show all about it! Kym Whitley told Ellen how it all got started.

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    Kym Whitley is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Actor, Black Heritage, Celebrity, Comedian, Diversity & Inclusion, Family & Parenting, Podcast Host, Women's Health
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Kym Whitley is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. The estimated speaking fee range to book Kym Whitley for your event is $50,000 - $100,000. Kym Whitley generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Tommy Davidson, Mike Epps, Kim Coles, Tamala Jones and Alonzo Bodden. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Kym Whitley for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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