Jessica Williams is an American comedian, actress, and writer. She was born on July 31, 1989, in California. Williams began her career as a comedian while studying at California State University, Long Beach. She later gained national attention for her work as a correspondent on "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart," where she covered topics such as race, gender, and politics. Since leaving "The Daily Show" in 2016, Williams has continued to work as a comedian and actress. She co-hosted the podcast "2 Dope Queens" with comedian Phoebe Robinson, which was later turned into an HBO comedy special. She has also appeared in several films and television shows, including "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald" (2018) and "The Incredible Jessica James" (2017). In addition to her work in comedy and acting, Williams is also a writer. She co-wrote and starred in the Netflix film "The Incredible Jessica James," and has written for several publications, including The New York Times.