The Journey to "Fortune"

• 💡 Fortune Feimster's unique name is her middle name, originally intended for her by her grandmother who she sadly lost at 18.
• 🎭 She initially planned to use "Emily" for her personal life and "Fortune" for her stage name, but ultimately embraced "Fortune" as a way to honor her grandmother and manifest success.
• ⚽ Growing up in North Carolina, Fortune was a sporty kid who disliked dresses, preferring soccer and other athletics over more traditionally feminine activities.

From Journalism to Comedy

• ✍️ After studying communication, Fortune worked in entertainment journalism for seven years, interviewing celebrities and gaining adjacent experience to the industry.
• 🎭 A pivotal moment came when she took improv classes at The Groundlings, leading to auditions for Saturday Night Live, though it wasn't meant to be.
• ✍️ She then landed a writing gig on "Chelsea Lately" in 2011, a role that came after a period of financial struggle and a "come to Jesus" moment on New Year's Eve.

Acting and Stand-Up Success

• 🎬 Fortune's acting career includes a role on "The Mindy Project" and a pilot with Tina Fey, though not all projects were picked up.
• 🎤 Stand-up comedy became her true calling, allowing her to find her voice and leading to her Netflix specials "Sweet and Salty" and "Good Fortune."
• 🎬 She currently stars in "FUBAR" alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger, playing a genius CIA agent, a role that allowed her to incorporate her comedic timing and improvisation skills.

Touring and Connecting with Audiences

• 🌍 Fortune is currently on tour, performing in various states, including some "red states," and finds that comedy can bridge divides and connect people from different backgrounds.
• 🏳️‍🌈 She shares a humorous anecdote about a road trip where she playfully interacted with two lesbians in Kentucky, highlighting the unexpected moments on tour.
• ❤️ She discusses her marriage to her wife, whom she met at Chicago Pride, and their journey through a long-distance relationship before she moved to Los Angeles.

A Memorable Proposal Story

• 💍 Fortune recounts her hilariously disastrous proposal to her wife, which involved a foggy ocean view, dead rose petals, and melting chocolate-covered strawberries.
• 😂 Despite the mishaps, the proposal was filled with love and humor, becoming a cherished story that she now shares on stage.
• 🌟 Her next dream is to lead a feature film, ideally an action-comedy, and to produce her own written projects.