Onward Creators & Guests

Roseann O'Donnell is a comedian, producer, actress, author, and television personality.

Sophie B. Hawkins is an American singer-songwriter, musician, and painter.

Linda Richman is the mother-in-law of Mike Myers and the basis of Saturday Night Live's "Coffe Talk" character.

Cynthi Lauper is a singer, songwriter, actress and activist.

Alexander Vindman is a former Army lieutenant colonel and the Director for European Affairs for the United States National Security Council.

Amy Nelson is the founder and CEO of The Riveter.

Alexandra Pelosi is an American journalist, documentary filmmaker, and writer.

Derrick Downey Jr. is the author of Hand And Paw: "Maxine's Tale of Compassion."

Murray Hill is a comedian and drag king entertainer.

Angela Tucker is a writer, director, and Emmy-nominated producer, known for her work on Black Folk Don't.

Elizabeth Falkner is a chef.

Ricki Lake is an actress, television presenter, and producer.

Lena Waithe is an acclaimed writer, producer, and actress. She is a writer and actress on the Netflix series Master of None, where her writing for the episode "Thanksgiving" earned her an Emmy Award in 2017, making her the first Black woman to win in the comedy writing category. Waithe is the creator of the Showtime drama series The Chi and the BET series Twenties. She also produced the film Queen & Slim (2019). Waithe is recognized for her advocacy of LGBTQ+ representation in Hollywood.

Samantha Bee is a comedian, writer, producer, political commentator, actress, and television host.

Dylan Mulvaney is an American actress, comedian, and TikTok personality.

Jenifer Lewis is an American actress, singer, and activist.

Kathy Griffin is an American comedian and actress renowned for her biting wit and social commentary. She gained widespread recognition for her Emmy Award-winning reality show Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List (2005-2010), which highlighted her experiences as a celebrity in Hollywood. Griffin has also made her mark with stand-up specials, earning two Primetime Emmys and a Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album. Her long career spans appearances in film and television, along with hosting duties, most notably on CNN's New Year's Eve broadcast.

Belinda Jo Carlisle is an American singer, musician, author, and lead singer of the rock band, The Go-Go’s.

Judy Gold is a standup comedian, actress, television writer, and producer.