"High praise indeed especially since the voice is that of the leading US comedian John Mulaney, who directed the special, and who clearly thinks this 36-year-old New Yorker is one of the hottest talents around. He's not the only one. Over the last year, Hoffman's star has risen at a stunning pace. She is currently on TV in Rooster, a college campus comedy starring Steve Carell, as well as the fifth season of the critically acclaimed sitcom Hacks."
"This is only her second season as talent agency assistant Randi, but last year the role earned her an Emmy nomination. Last week, I was a Hassidic Lubavitch Jew living in Crown Heights, New York, was Hoffman's first line as Randi. Now I'm in LA, I'm gay and probably an atheist. Hoffman's own life has taken a similar about-turn after being thrust into the spotlight. Randi, a role that was created for her by writers Lucia Aniello, Paul W Downs and Jen Statsky and draws on Hoffman's own background, has been a life-changing part, she says on a video call from the home in Los Angeles that she shares with her wife, the reality TV star Gabby Windey."
"Wake Up includes gags about disgusting women (always the hottest ones are sickest) and abortion (we raise the age of abortion till 10, we got a lot of well-fucking-behaved kids on our hands). Not to mention the jokes about paedophilia. But although her punchlines make some audience members bristle, I just don't get to cho"
John Mulaney welcomes Robby Hoffman to the stage at the start of her Netflix special, Wake Up, reflecting strong industry support. Hoffman’s career has accelerated quickly, with roles on Rooster and Hacks, and an Emmy nomination for her work as talent agency assistant Randi. Her character draws on her own background and has been life-changing, including meeting Steve Carell, a childhood hero. Hoffman’s comedy persona is boorish and exasperated, and her material includes jokes about women, abortion, and pedophilia. Some audience members bristle at the punchlines, while others interpret the humor differently.
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