Top 6 of the funniest TV show heroines

17/04/2023

As the fifth (and final) season of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel airs on Amazon Prime Video, dealing with a rising stand-up star, let’s focus on the funniest TV show heroines.

Midge Maisel (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel)
Midge Maisel (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel)

Since 2017, actress Rachel Brosnahan has played the bubbly Miriam "Midge" Maisel in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel on Amazon Prime Video. In this TV show set in 1950s New York, this stay-at-home mom discovers her talent for stand-up comedy and tries to find her place in a world dominated by men. With her comedic routines, her repartee and her delirious speech, Midge Maisel is undoubtedly one of the most hilarious heroines on the small screen.

Fran Fine (The Nanny)
Fran Fine (The Nanny)

Ah, Miss Fine... As iconic as the show she stars in, Fran has been entertaining millions of fans around the world for nearly three decades. And, for good reason, the sitcom The Nanny will celebrate its 30th anniversary in November 2023! Broadcast from 1993 to 1999 on the American channel CBS, the series has become largely emblematic and is often rerun on television, which probably delights nostalgic fans. Fran Drescher, who is both the co-creator, producer and lead actress, has impressed the viewers thanks to her voice, her laugh and of course her unforgettable punchlines. The star recently announced on Entertainment Tonight that she wanted to do "something special" for the 30th anniversary of the show.

The Golden Girls
The Golden Girls

How about four heroines for the price of one? That's what the famous TV show The Golden Girls, which aired from 1985 to 1992, offers. This sitcom narrates the crazy daily life of three women in their sixties and one widow in her eighties, living under the same roof in Miami: Dorothy Zbornak, Blanche Devereaux, Rose Nylund and Sophia Petrillo. They are all very different from each other and are all more or less known for their frankness, which leads to hilarious situations in each episode. No wonder that this quartet of women had such an impact on the history of American television.

Raven Baxter (That's So Raven)
Raven Baxter (That's So Raven)

The 2000s on Disney Channel were characterized by colorful figures like Raven Baxter in the TV show That’s So Raven. Played by actress Raven-Symoné, this teenager has the power to read the future through visions, a secret known only to her family and her two best friends. This gift has its benefits and drawbacks, and leads her into unlikely and hilarious situations. Moreover, the heroine's repartee, mimics and expressions have made millions of viewers die of laughter. In addition, the actress has resumed her role in 2017, in a spin-off simply entitled Raven, where she is now a mother of two children.

Leslie Knope (Parks and Recreation)
Leslie Knope (Parks and Recreation)

From 2009 to 2015, actress and comedian Amy Poehler brought Leslie Knope to life on the series Parks and Recreation. As a colorful character, she has undeniably become one of the funniest and most iconic heroines on TV. Known for her unfailing optimism, this mid-level bureaucrat from the Parks Department of Pawnee in Indiana is able to put the smile back on anyone's face. This constitutes her strength and also explains the success of this sitcom known for its memorable lines.

Phoebe Buffay (Friends)
Phoebe Buffay (Friends)

For a lot of people, Friends is the best antidepressant there is. And, for good reason, it brings laughter and comfort in every episode through the show's endearing and absolutely hilarious characters, like our dear Phoebe Buffay. Played by actress Lisa Kudrow, she amuses with her naivety, her innocence but also her outspokenness and her quirkiness that make her character so unique. It's no coincidence that, nearly 29 years after Friends first broadcast, the show's heroes continue to be best friends to millions of people around the world.

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