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Leanne Morgan
American comedian and actress From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Leanne Morgan (born October 3, 1965) is an American comedian, actress, and author. Her 2023 Netflix comedy special, Leanne Morgan: I'm Every Woman, was in the top ten comedy specials on the streaming platform. She made her film debut as Gwyneth in the 2025 romantic comedy film You're Cordially Invited. Morgan is the writer, executive producer, co-creator, and starring actress in the 2025 television sitcom Leanne.
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Personal life
Morgan grew up in a small farming town, Adams, Tennessee, around a funeral home. Morgan graduated from Jo Byrns High School in 1983 and went on to attend the University of Tennessee. She was married at the age of 21 but ended the abusive relationship. At the age of 26, she married Chuck Morgan, whom she met at college. After years of selling jewelry, they moved to Bean Station, Tennessee, where Chuck owned and operated a used mobile home business. Leanne and her family later moved to San Antonio, Texas and then Knoxville, Tennessee.[2] She and her husband have a son and two daughters.[3]
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Career
Staying busy after having her first baby, Morgan worked as a jewelry saleswoman.[4][5] While making door-to-door sales, she began talking about motherhood and making jokes with clients who related to her jokes; they eventually began booking her for comedy gigs.[6] Her first comedy special on YouTube had over 5 million views by 2023. Her Netflix special, Leanne Morgan: I'm Every Woman, was in the top 10 comedy specials on the platform.[2][7]
On September 24, 2024, Morgan released her first book, titled What in the World?! A Southern Woman's Guide to Laughing at Life's Unexpected Curveballs and Beautiful Blessings.[8]
In 2025, she played the role of Gwyneth in the romantic comedy film You're Cordially Invited.[9]
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