INTRODUCTION
Emily Wilson is a comedian based in New York City, best known for her hilarious memoir-style show FIXED: How I Got Rejected by Reality TV, which reimagines her teenage journey on The X Factor through a sharp comedic lens.
Birth name: Emily Wilson
Career
Comedian, writer, podcast host
Birthday
Not publicly disclosed
Age: Not publicly disclosed
Zodiac Sign:
Unknown
Birthplace: New York City, USA (per current base of operations)
Nationality: American
HOW BIG IS Emily Wilson ON THE NET?
Emily has built a vibrant online and live comedy presence, often performing at New York’s Red Room with her weekly show Tuesdays at the Red Room, and hosting the podcast all body no brains. Her special has been featured at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and garnered praise in The Guardian and Nylon.
HOW DID Emily Wilson become famous?
Her breakthrough came after turning the embarrassing experience of being rejected from The X Factor into a comedy show. Her debut special FIXED uses storytelling, archival footage, and humor to reclaim her past—and it resonated widely.
BEFORE THE FAME
Emily sharpened her comedic chops performing sketch and improv with NYC’s comedy communities and developed her voice by transforming personal setbacks into engaging humor.
CLOSE WITH (ASSOCIATED);
Emily has hosted and featured fellow comics like the sketch group Please Don’t Destroy at her NYC shows. Her comedic style—self-reflective, quirky, and rooted in personal transformation—aligns smoothly with creators like Elsa Majimbo, who also spun personal narratives into stand-out comedic identities.
