Right now, every late-night show on television is hosted by a man — but Samantha Bee is about to change that. The comedian will host "Full Frontal with Samantha Bee," a new show premiering on February 8 on TBS. A 12-year veteran of "The Daily Show," Bee's ready to take her well-honed comedy skills into the spotlight.
Keep reading to learn more about how Bee went from a Canadian sketch-comedy troupe to a big-name in late night.
Samantha Bee is a 46-year-old comedian who is about to become the only woman currently hosting a late-night television show.
She was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Growing up, Bee split time living in divorced parents' houses, as well as with her grandmother. "I never knew who I was," Bee told NPR of her unorthodox childhood. "I was a different person in everybody's home."
Source: NPR
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