Let’s face it—Fran Drescher has always been about reinvention. At 61, she's proving that age is just a number by diving headfirst into the world of stand-up comedy. "This is all about spreading my wings and embracing something different, something challenging," she told Closer Weekly in an exclusive interview, available now on newsstands. "Life can get boring if you don’t push yourself, and this is my way of keeping things exciting."
And let me tell you, this isn’t your typical comedy act. Fran admitted that performing without a script is the most nerve-wracking thing she’s ever done. "It's like jumping off a cliff without a parachute," she joked at the West Coast debut of Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power, 1963–1983 in Los Angeles on March 22. "There’s no second take. What you see is what you get."
Her Material? Real Life, No Filters
Fran’s stand-up act is deeply personal, drawing from her own experiences. If you tune into the current Showtime special Funny Women of a Certain Age, you’ll hear Fran talk about everything from being single to navigating life as an older woman. "It’s all there—my career, my family, my health," she said, referencing her battle with ovarian cancer. "It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s all me." While she admits to getting butterflies before hitting the stage, Fran insists that taking risks keeps life thrilling. "When you push yourself out of your comfort zone, that’s when the magic happens," she added with a laugh.
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Fran's Next Big Project: The Comedy Pilot 'Uninsured'
Besides conquering the stand-up stage, Fran is keeping busy with her latest acting gig. She’s been cast as one of the leads in the comedy pilot Uninsured, alongside a talented cast including Adam Pally, Abby Elliot, Jessy Hodges, and Amer Chadha-Patel. The show revolves around a young couple struggling to manage their finances while dealing with unexpected family responsibilities. As Linda, Fran plays the role of a loving but outspoken grandmother who never hesitates to remind everyone she's a proud Brooklyn native. "It’s a fun, relatable story that I think audiences will really connect with," she shared.
If you’re excited to see Fran in action, stay tuned for updates on the premiere date of Uninsured. This could be another big hit for the actress who’s already made us laugh for decades.
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