'Fortune Feimster: Sweet & Salty': Release date, trailer and all you need to know about the Netflix comedy

Fortune Feimster takes the stage in this upcoming comedy special and will talk about her "southern roots, sexual awakenings and showbiz career"
PUBLISHED JAN 16, 2020
Fortune Feimster (Photo by Gregg DeGuire/Getty Images)
Fortune Feimster (Photo by Gregg DeGuire/Getty Images)

Fortune Feimster, known to be a "master of improv" will take the main stage on Netflix's new comedy special 'Fortune Feimster: Sweet & Salty'.

Popular for her silly and relatable approach to comedy, Feimster is well-known not only as a comedian but also as a writer and actress. She travels across countries to perform as a stand-up comedian and has hosted major events such as the GLAAD Media Awards.

This hour-long show expected to be a laughter riot will be Feimster's first full-length stand-up special.

Release date

The comedy special is set to release on January 21.

Plot

Fortune Feimster takes the stage in this upcoming comedy special and will talk about her "southern roots, sexual awakenings and showbiz career". She will further talk about her childhood as a Girl Scout and debutante and how a movie helped her realize she was a lesbian.

“This special was a labor of love for me," she said. "It's the first time I've done such a personal set like this where I take people on a journey from my childhood to the present day and what it was like trying to figure out who I was along the way."

"I think there’s a lot of things in it people can relate to, but most importantly, I just hope it makes people laugh," Feimster said.

Cast

Emily Fortune Feimster

Fortune Feimster arrives at the premiere party for the OBB Pictures and Netflix Original Series "Historical Roasts" featuring Jeff Ross at Landmark Theatre on May 20, 2019, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

This comedy special will star Emily Fortune Feimster, an American writer, comedian, and actress. She made her debut in 2010 on TV as part of NBC's 'Last Comic Standing'. She is also known for her role as Colette on 'The Mindy Project' from 2015 to 2017. Variety had also named her "Top 10 Comics to Watch" in the year 2014.

She has had guest appearances in shows as well, some of which include 'Dear White People', 'Drunk History', 'Claws' and 'Idiotsitter.' She has also performed stand up comedy sessions on 'Conan' and 'Seth Meyers Show.'

Trailer



 

Where to watch

Catch Fortune Feimster in action on January 21 on Netflix.

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