Wanda Sykes

Wanda Sykes’ smart-witted stand up has sent her career in many different areas. Her recent HBO comedy special, Wanda Sykes: Sick & Tired, was nominated for a 2007 Primetime Emmy for “Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Special.” Sykes has also recently appeared in films such as “Evan Almighty,” “Monster-In-Law,” “My Super Ex-Girlfriend” and the animated features “Over The Hedge” and “The Barnyard.” She can currently be seen on the CBS comedy “The New Adventures Old Christine.” Sykes starred in and produced the Comedy Central show "Wanda Does It" where she tried various non-showbiz jobs. She has also appeared on “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” “Crank Yankers” and was a writer and performer for “The Chris Rock Show” on HBO for 5 years. Her first book, Yeah, I Said It, hit bookstores in September 2004 and is a hilarious collection of essays touching on life, family and current events.