Even as a self-proclaimed member of the “D-List,” Kathy Griffin has made quite a name for herself in the entertainment business. The American actress, stand-up comedian and media personality landed her first big role on the NBC sitcom Suddenly Susan in 1996. She currently stars and executive produces her own Bravo reality show, Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List, for which she has won two Emmy Awards.

Apart from an acting career, Griffin is also well known for her stand-up comedy. In 2008, she was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album. Griffin’s candid humor focuses mainly on mocking celebrities and elaborating on personal experiences involving “A-listers.”

In addition to owning her own television production company called Inappropriate Laughter, Griffin has also has done voiceover work for a variety of animated shows and was host of the first ever Bravo A-List Awards in 2008.