Nicole Byer

Nicole Byer, an American comedian, actress, and television host, first gained recognition on the MTV commentary series Girl Code in 2013. She went on to star in and write the scripted comedy Loosely Exactly Nicole, based on her life, and has guest-starred on shows such as Transparent, The Good Place, and The Simpsons. Since 2018 she has hosted the Netflix bake-off series Nailed It!, earning four Primetime Emmy nominations for Outstanding Host for a Reality or Competition Program and becoming the first Black woman nominated in that category. Her film work includes Other People, All About Nina, Bad Hair, and Valley Girl. She hosts several podcasts, including Why Won't You Date Me? and Best Friends, and her stand-up special BBW (Big Beautiful Weirdo) came to Netflix in 2021 and earned an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special. She also co-hosts Wipeout and released a book, #VERYFAT #VERYBRAVE, in 2020.