Anecdotes

She doesn't drink alcohol as she says it makes her feel sick.

She is of Polish Jewish and Russian Jewish heritage.

Has three sisters: Susan Silverman, a reform rabbi and author, Laura Silverman, a writer and actress; and Jodyne L. Speyer who is also a writer.

Was in a relationship with Welsh actor Michael Sheen (January 2014-December 2018).

First female guest of Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee (2012).

While a writer on Saturday Night Live (1975), played the Chop Suey in Adam Sandler's performance of "Lunchlady Land".

She previously resided in West Hollywood, California. She currently resides in Loz Felix, Los Angeles and has a property in East Village, Manhattan, New York City.

Once wrote an article for Penthouse magazine.

Her favorite movie is Le seul et l'unique (1978).

Spokesperson for the Center for Reproductive Rights' Draw the Line campaign. The Center for Reproductive Rights is a global legal organization dedicated to advancing women's reproductive health, self-determination and dignity as basic human rights.

Graduated from the Derryfield School (1988), a college preparatory school in Manchester, New Hampshire.

On July 11, 2001, she caused a major controversy when she used the racist term in her comedy act, as she spoke with host Conan O'Brien on Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993).

Attended New York University for a year but did not graduate.

Endorsed Bernie Sanders in the 2016 presidential election of the United States.

Was in a relationship with Jimmy Kimmel (2002-March 2009).

Ranked #29 on Maxim magazine's Hot 100 Women of 2007 list.

She plays acoustic guitar.

She was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Television at 6000 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on November 9, 2018. John C. Reilly and Jimmy Kimmel were guest speakers at the ceremony.

Was in a relationship with Les Griffin (1999) writer/producer Alec Sulkin.

Was in a relationship with actor Kyle Dunnigan (October 2011-December 2013).

Ranked #74 in Maxim magazine's Hot 100 Women of 2002 list.