The Queen of Humor - Joan Rivers

Joanne Rivers is an American TV show of humor, a leading show, a business lady and a socialite. For 60 years, this woman has amused millions of viewers. The film and television stars frankly disliked her because of the sharp and harsh statements in their direction.

Youth

Joan Alexander Molinsky was born in 1933 in Brooklyn. Her parents were Jewish immigrants who had Russian roots. Mom, Beatrice, had a noble lineage. Therefore, her family had to flee to America after 1917.

Meer Molinsky, an Odessite by birth, lived poorly. And went in search of a better life. In America, young people met and got married. First, the daughter of Barbara Waxler was born, who later became a lawyer. Then came the younger - Joan.

The girl's father conducted medical practice privately in the town of Larchmont. It was there that Rivers spent her childhood.

After graduation, Joan studied at the private college of Connecticut for 4 years. Then she continued her education at the Women's Humanities College. There she received her Bachelor of Arts degree.

After graduation, Joan changed many jobs in search of her path. She worked as a salesman in a fashion store, adjusted articles in an advertising agency and even managed to visit a major office center in New York.

Professional activity

Acting work of Rivers originates from the play of the New York Theater "Alloy Forest." The girl played on the same stage with Barbara Streisand, who was still very little known to anyone.

Once Joan Rivers and a friend got into a small humorous show. Then the girl finally realized what exactly is her vocation - to make people laugh.

First Joan performed with comic numbers in various cafes and clubs. She was noticed and in 1965 invited to participate in the famous show "Tonight", which was led by Johnny Carson. Since then, the popularity of Rivers has increased dramatically. She becomes a member of the TV show "The Ed Sullivan Show", as well as other well-known programs.

Movies with Joan Rivers are counted in dozens. The first of them is a drama with Bert Lancaster "Swimmer", released in 1968.

In 1978 Joan decided to try herself as a director. For such an important step she invited an old friend - Billy Kristal. It was he who played the main role in the film "The Rabbit Test."

In 1986, the actress launches "The Joan Rivers Show" - her brainchild. Four years later, her efforts are rewarded with the prestigious Emmy.

The comedy "Mockery" with Joanne Rivers and Jake Gyllenhaal at the box office appeared in 2009. Eddie Murphy also took part in the shooting . As a result, we got a light, funny storyline with a logical conclusion.

Further with Joan Rivers, the films appeared infrequently. She devoted more and more time to TV projects.

A family

Joan married James Sanger in 1955. However, she demanded a divorce in 4 months. The reason for this was the unwillingness of the newlyweds to have children.

The second husband of the actress - Edgar Rosenberg - was the producer of the "Show Joanne Rivers". When there was a conflict with Carson, the company's management supported Johnny, and Edgar and Joan were fired. Rosenberg could not cope with the emotions and after 3 months committed suicide.

Melissa Rivers is the daughter of a famous mother. Together they took part in many shows. Mel also writes books. The last one is devoted to the life story of the "strong spirit of a woman" - her mother.

Joanne Rivers died in early September of 2014 during an operation on the vocal cords. She turned 81 years old.

Interesting nuances

1. The actress was the first of the female comedians who managed to perform on the Carnegie Hall stage.
2. "The show Joan Rivers" was closed after problems with the leadership of the FOX channel, which also broadcast the project of Johnny Carson. He and Rivers quarreled and did not communicate more with each other.
3. The actress is the author of more than 10 literary works, mostly autobiographical. The first book - "Life and hard times Heidi Abramovich" - appeared in 1984 and immediately began to enjoy success.
4. Rivers often resorted to the help of plastic surgeons and never hid it.
5. The actress was the creator of the collection of women's jewelry and owner of several boutiques of exclusive clothing. This business brought her and her daughter about $ 750 million.
6. In recent years, Joan has been particularly politically active, expressing her sympathy for Barack Obama.
7. The actress took the nickname "Rivers" by the surname of her first agent - Tony Rivers.