JO KOY is famously known for his several Comedy Central and Netflix stand-up specials.
He has appeared on many episodes of Chelsea Lately and The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon.
Born on June 2, 1971, Joseph Glenn Herbert Sr. is famously known as Jo Koy.
Hailing from Tacoma, Washington, Jo is a comedian with many eponymous stand-up comedy specials to his name.
During the mid-2000s, Jo steadily gained a following for appearing in episodes of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Chelsea Lately, and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.
Jo is the only comedian to sell 17,000+ tickets over 30 shows at the Blaisdell Center in Hawaii.
In response to his popularity, the mayor’s office in Honolulu dubbed November 24th as “Jo Koy Day.”
Additionally, Jo Koy hosted the 81st Golden Globes on January 7, 2024.
Koy and Chelsea Handler sparked dating rumors in August 2021 after they were spotted at a Dodgers game in Los Angeles.
The two were decked out in matching Dodgers gear, sitting side by side, and a witness said they were allegedly spotted kissing.
A relationship was confirmed shortly after, but in July 2022, Handler announced that the two had parted ways.
“It is with a heavy heart to announce that we have decided together that it is best for us to take a break from our relationship right now,” Handler said in an Instagram post.
“I know many of you were invested in our love, and I wanted to express to you how much that meant to both of us. How much it still means. And how much I now believe in love for each one of us.”
Handler praised Koy, adding that this is “not an ending” but just “another beginning.”
“To be loved and adored by @jokoy has been one of the greatest gifts of my life,” she continued.
“He renewed my faith in men, in love, in being 100% who I am, and I’ve never been more optimistic for the future.”
“…This is not an ending. It’s another beginning, and it’s a comfort to know that I am still loved and love this man the way the sun loves the moon and the moon loves the sun. YOUR PERSON IS COMING.
The two previously met over 20 years ago, according to CNN.
Due to Koy’s successful comedy career, he has been able to amass an extensive net worth.
As of July 2022, his worth is estimated to be at $15 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
This number comes from his comedy show earnings as well as television specials.
On June 4, 2024, his comedy special Jo Koy: Live from Brooklyn premiered on Netflix.
However, Koy is no stranger to Netflix specials, as this marks his fifth to date.
