Jess Hilarious on Breakfast Club, pregnancy, co-parenting, comedy & shares only regret | The Pivot
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Jess Hilarious, The Breakfast Club's newest host reveals for the 1st time how she actually secured the job, talks surprise pregnancy announcement, co-parenting, always betting on yourself, Martin Lawrence's impact & shares her only regret.
Social media star turned comedian and the newest Breakfast Club host talks about her unique and raw approach to comedy and life experiences growing up in Baltimore, attending a college preparatory high school becoming a mother at an early age, and her quick rise to fame.
Opening up for the first time publicly on how she actually landed The Breakfast Club spot, Jess shares her unconventional approach to success with Ryan, Channing and Fred so that others can learn her journey from being an internet sensation with, “Jess with The Mess” to her first real stand-up gig opening for Martin Lawernce in front of thousands to landing a seat next to DJ Envy and Charlamagne every morning on i-Heart's top daily show as she attributes her wins to betting on herself.
As a young girl Jess grew up in the heart of West Baltimore, with a loving family but was exposed to the struggles of the city. Her parents wanting more for her pushed her out of her element and made her attend a college preparatory school where she no longer was the majority but the minority. At 19 yrs old, Jess became a mother trying to juggle the tough moments being a young mom while grasping the difficulties of childbirth as a black woman. Announcing her 2nd pregnancy over a decade later and the preparations to be a mother again brings excitement and curiosity to the experience now having guidance, proper healthcare information and the ability to make a plan to enjoy this part of life and not just be in survival mode through the process.
Jess started her adolescent years working at Walmart and McDonalds, but knew she would ultimately be famous. She took a shot at standup in her city not knowing all of the rules to it, but just knew she had the talent. Opening up for hometown legends such as Martin Lawrence in front of 30,000, she knew it was her calling to be a comedian and even took the risk of going on shows such as Wild N Out and Rel making her mark in the comedy and entertainment world.
As a spot opened up on the extremely popular and highly respected show, The Breakfast Club, Jess made it her mission not just to be a contributor but to have an official seat at the table. Listen to the lengths Jess went to secure the job as she opens up to the guys for the first time on what she did to make it all happen. Through all the career highs and overcoming drama and setbacks, Jess reveals she only has one regret and emotionally shares that moment with Ryan, Channing and Fred.
Jess continues to leave her mark in the world of social media and comedy with her relatable and down-to-earth style of humor, vulnerability and wisdom. Her ability to captivate millions of fans through her life stories is what helps her to stay on top, put her priorities first to be the best mother and always keep faith it's going to work out how it's meant to be.
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All Comments (21)
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As a doula, I love that she gave us recognition ❤️. Best of luck with the rest of pregnancy and I wish you a safe delivery!
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I felt her with that offer. I ain't making her kinda money but I just negotiated my pay for the first time in my life n I got most of it. Proud of myself like no other 💯 Congratulations Jess!!!
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So glad to see another woman in the show! Love this
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Congrats Jess on becoming the third host on The Breakfast Club. I thought your chemistry was right with CTG and Envy. Continued success.
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Was already a Jess fan and I’m an even bigger Jess fan after this interview. She’s a real one and she hungry. You gotta respect that.
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I don't care who y'all interview, y'all bringing the relatable content. I'm glad only a few minutes in, Jess is promoting and schooling the guys on Doulas. Many of our ancestors weren't seem in hospitals and we had to be and have Doulas/midwives.🙌🏾
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Jess is one of those people who are so down to earth that you feel like you know her personally. Love that the Breakfast Club chose her!!!
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I'd never heard of Jess before TBC, but I love her on there and I find her even more endearing after this interview.👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
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Home birth is absolutely wonderful! Hospitals today terrified me. Pray Jess have a healthy pregnancy she deserves everything she wants! ❤❤🙏🏾🙏🏾
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This was a great interview and right on time for me. Keep going Jess the DMV and Bmore always rooting for you
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I've been following Jess since the beginning and as an auntie, I love seeing her trajectory and her grinding it out.
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The people wanted Jess on breakfast club.. she was the best of guest hosts and really her episodes is when I tuned in the most. Happy they got it right
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Nice to hear your back story that’s why I love the Pivot. You’re definitely going to learn a few things. Congratulations on your pregnancy & The breakfast club I enjoy you on the show.
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Baltimore native here!! Ryan we know you don’t know any better about the Baltimore crab cakes.. 😂😂 it’s all love bro but it’s absolutely certain places to go to get it the right way. I’ve been to places in Baltimore where it’s not done right.. 😂😂 great show guys!! GOD bless you all!! 🙏🏾😊
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Love her authenticity! She definitely compliments TBC and nobody can take that away from her! She earned it. She put in the work
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Freddy T was on point when he mentioned how she's a Pastor too 🙏 This was the message I needed to hear. I'm proud of Big Li'l Sis (I'm Changing old) and am excited to start listening to The Breakfast Club again and go back to see the funny shit she's done. Another W for The Pivot!
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I felt Jess when she talked about her experience with giving birth in the hospital. My first child I had a c section and I didn’t know how to advocate for myself so when they pushed the c section I went with it because I just wanted my baby to be okay. My second child I let them know I was having a VBAC and they tried talking me out of it but I did it! They rushed me and the lady helping me deliver kept saying I get off in 30 minutes so they forced me to push and I tore so badly I fainted the next day. Only God allowed me and my children to survive. Praying my next birth is less traumatic and exactly what I wanted 😢
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Like her or not she is winning right now , and happy. Love my Bmore sister, wishing her more success and happiness.
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So excited for my girl. Love you Jess ❤
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I appreciated this interview because Jess gets it the worst way! She is human and makes mistakes. She is a star and will continue to grow! Congrats on the show and continued blessings
