Rachel Bloom

Rachel Leah Bloom, born April 3, 1987, is a multifaceted American actress, comedian, singer, writer, and producer. She shot to fame as the co-creator and protagonist of The CW musical comedy-drama series Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (2015–2019), a role that won her numerous accolades, including a Golden Globe Award, a TCA Award, a Critics' Choice Television Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award. Bloom began her career with comedy music videos on YouTube, notably the Hugo Award-nominated video Fuck Me, Ray Bradbury. Her acting prowess extends to films like Most Likely to Murder (2018), The Angry Birds Movie 2 (2019), Trolls World Tour (2020), Bar Fight! (2022), and The School for Good and Evil (2022).

Bloom first gained public attention through her YouTube channel 'RachelDoesStuff', where her original video for the song Fuck Me, Ray Bradbury became a viral sensation, earning over 600,000 views in its first week. Despite initial setbacks, such as an unsuccessful audition for Saturday Night Live in 2012, Bloom persisted and won a Hugo Award for her song in 2011. She has also released albums 'Please Love Me' and 'Suck It, Christmas', demonstrating her musical talent. In her personal life, she married Dan Gregor in 2015, and they have a daughter born in March 2020. An advocate for mental health, Bloom has been open about her struggles with depression, anxiety, and OCD. She remains a committed ally and supporter of Israel, having headlined a comedy show to fundraise for Sheba Medical Center and The Koby Mandell Foundation.