Ms. Pat (born Patricia Williams on April 2, 1972, in Atlanta, Georgia) is an American stand-up comedian, actress, writer, and producer whose raw, autobiographical storytelling has made her one of the most distinctive comedic voices of the 21st century. Rising from a difficult upbringing marked by poverty, teenage motherhood, and time spent dealing drugs before eventually turning her life around, Williams began performing stand-up comedy in Atlanta in the early 2000s after encouragement from a caseworker. Her fearless, unfiltered comedic style quickly gained attention on the national stage through appearances on shows such as Last Comic Standing, Comedy Central’s This Is Not Happening, Mom’s Night Out, and the Netflix stand-up showcase The Degenerates, establishing her as a breakout talent in stand-up comedy. In 2019, Variety named her one of its “Top 10 Comics to Watch,” further solidifying her growing influence in the comedy world.

Ms. Pat’s career reached new heights with the creation of The Ms. Pat Show, a sitcom inspired by her own life that premiered on BET+ in 2021. Produced by Lee Daniels and Brian Grazer, the series follows a former inner-city drug dealer turned suburban mother navigating family life in middle America. The show quickly became one of the streaming platform’s biggest hits, breaking viewership records upon its debut and earning widespread praise for its bold, honest exploration of difficult subjects including addiction, trauma, and family dynamics. The series has received multiple accolades, including three consecutive Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series (2022, 2023, and 2024) and nominations at the Black Reel Awards for Television, including Outstanding Lead Performance in a Comedy Series for Williams. By 2026, the series had reached its fifth season, further cementing Ms. Pat’s status as a major creative force in television comedy.

Beyond scripted television, Ms. Pat has continued expanding her presence across media. She released the acclaimed Netflix stand-up special “Y’All Wanna Hear Something Crazy?”, directed by Robert Townsend and executive produced by Wanda Sykes, which earned praise from critics for its brutally honest humor. She also hosts the popular comedy podcast “The Patdown with Ms. Pat,” where she discusses culture, family life, and current events with her signature comedic candor. In addition, she stars in the BET courtroom-style reality series “Ms. Pat Settles It,” where she humorously adjudicates real-life disputes with a panel of comedians, further showcasing her charismatic personality.

As an actress, Ms. Pat has appeared in several film and television projects, including the Paramount+ film “Zoey 102,” voice work on Nickelodeon’s animated series “Big City Greens,” and a supporting role in the modern remake of “Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead.” In addition to her on-screen work, she is also a successful author; her memoir “Rabbit: The Autobiography of Ms. Pat” received critical acclaim and was nominated for an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work.

Continuing to expand her brand across television, stand-up, podcasting, and producing, Ms. Pat remains one of the most authentic comedic storytellers working today. Her ability to transform deeply personal life experiences into fearless comedy has earned her a devoted fanbase and increasing recognition within the entertainment industry, positioning her as a powerful voice in contemporary television and stand-up comedy.