The funny women to fangirl over now
A string of ‘serious’ actresses and exciting emerging talents are appearing in big-screen comedies this year, making the category more compelling than ever. These are the movies to look forward to – plus, a look back at some hilarious one-liners from incredible women to whet your appetite. By GEORGIA SIMMONDS
There’s plenty in the offing when it comes to comedy helmed by women. Expected in cinemas this summer is the adaptation of Maria Semple’s witty novel, Where’d You Go, Bernadette. Promising sharp commentary on the wonders, strains and absurdities of modern life, Cate Blanchett plays anxious genius and mother Bernadette alongside Bridesmaid’s Kristen Wiig.
Next, Diablo Cody, who won an Oscar for her screenwriting skills on 2007’s Juno, has written a brilliantly frank comedy about modern motherhood. Tully (due out in May), stars her repeat collaborator Charlize Theron as a relatable (read: exhausted) mother-of-three who’s gifted a night nanny by her concerned brother.
Also in the pipeline is thrilling comedy caper Ocean’s 8, hitting cinemas in June with its mind-bogglingly brilliant female cast – Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Mindy Kaling, Rihanna, Helena Bonham Carter, Awkwafina, Anne Hathaway, and Sarah Paulson – a crew bound to provoke laughs and air-punches galore.
What’s more, filming of the second season of Amazon’s The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is underway – a show carried by revelatory House of Cards alumna Rachel Brosnahan, which puts the spotlight on the world of ’50s stand-up and is hilarious at every turn.
What she said
Women always win at a one-liner. Here are some of our favorites…
“Sometimes you just have to put on lip gloss and pretend to be psyched.” Mindy Kaling
“Normal is nothing more than a cycle on a washing machine.” Whoopi Goldberg
“I have a horrible feeling that I’m a greedy, perverted, selfish, apathetic, cynical, depraved, morally bankrupt woman who can’t even call herself a feminist
”Phoebe Waller-Bridge in Fleabag
“Follow your passion. Stay true to yourself. Never follow someone else’s path unless you’re in the woods and you’re lost and you see a path. By all means, you should follow that.” Ellen DeGeneres
“Mother Teresa didn’t walk around complaining about her thighs – she had shit to do.” Sarah Silverman
“I am constantly amazed by Tina Fey. And I am Tina Fey.” Tina Fey
“The first time I see a jogger smiling, I’ll consider it.” Joan Rivers
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