Loni Love, born on July 14, 1967, is a multifaceted American comedian, actress, author, and television personality, celebrated for her contributions to entertainment and her accolades, including an Emmy and NAACP Image Award. Initially, she worked on the assembly line at General Motors, where she installed doors on the 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass, sparking her interest in electrical engineering. Loni later earned her bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Prairie View A&M University in Texas, all while honing her stand-up comedy skills during her college years.
After landing a job as an engineer at Xerox in California, she performed stand-up comedy at night, becoming a staple at the Laugh Factory. After eight years at Xerox, Loni chose to focus on her comedy career during a company layoff. Her big break came in 2003 when she competed on Star Search, finishing as a runner-up, which propelled her into the spotlight.
Loni has made significant appearances on various platforms, including VH1's I Love the 2000s and as a panelist on Chelsea Lately. She also became a CNN correspondent for D. L. Hughley Breaks the News in 2008, covering major events like the inauguration of Barack Obama.
From 2013 to 2022, she co-hosted the daytime talk show The Real, earning a Daytime Emmy Award in 2018. Loni has also starred in comedy films and published her first advice book, Love Him Or Leave Him But Don't Get Stuck With The Tab, in 2013. During the pandemic, she hosted #quarantinewithloni on Instagram Live and has been a recurring guest judge on RuPaul's Drag Race since January 2021.
