Heather McMahan is an American stand-up comedian, actress, and podcast host from Atlanta, Georgia, known for high-energy storytelling, self-deprecating humor, Southern observations, relationships, family, grief, fertility, travel, and the chaos of everyday adulthood. After studying acting at the University of Mississippi and training at Upright Citizens Brigade in Los Angeles, she built a large online following through candid comedy videos and character-driven social content. Her stand-up specials include the Netflix release Son I Never Had and Hulu’s Breadwinner, while her screen credits include the Netflix romantic comedy Love Hard alongside Nina Dobrev and Jimmy O. Yang. McMahan has also appeared as a guest host on Today, worked as an entertainment red-carpet correspondent, and hosts the long-running comedy podcast Absolutely Not, which combines personal stories, pop-culture commentary, listener calls, and her distinctive unfiltered style.
