Fortune Feimster
Self
Overview
From no longer being her mom's stand-in husband to a "romantic" honeymoon with her wife, Fortune Feimster is crushing it in this feel-good special.
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5 min readThe Stand-Up Hour as a Love Letter to Imperfection
I’ve always thought the best stand-up comedy feels less like a performance and more like eavesdropping on someone’s therapy session—if therapy were funny, and the therapist occasionally high-fived you. Fortune Feimster’s Crushing It lands squarely in that sweet spot. It’s not just a comedy special; it’s a 58-minute argument for why the messiest parts of our lives are the ones worth laughing about.
Feimster has spent years refining a brand of humor that’s equal parts confessional and celebratory, and Crushing It is her most polished iteration yet. The special doesn’t so much break new ground as it does deepen the furrows she’s already plowed—marriage, family, the absurdity of navigating the world as an out lesbian—but there’s something deeply satisfying about watching a comedian settle into her voice this fully. This isn’t the kind of set where you’re waiting for the next viral punchline; it’s the kind where you’re nodding along, thinking, Oh, I’ve felt that too.
The opening minutes set the tone immediately. Feimster, resplendent in a pink suit designed by trans designer James Ford (a detail that feels both intentional and effortless), strides onto the stage at Chicago Shakespeare Theater like she’s greeting old friends. And in a way, she is.
The audience is already laughing before she’s even said a word, not because of some elaborate bit, but because of the sheer warmth radiating from her. It’s the kind of energy that makes you feel like you’re at a backyard barbecue, not a comedy show. Tara Ariano at Cracked put it best: Feimster’s “craft and skill are so finely honed that you might mainly remember her having a good time all the time, and only notice long after her set is over how much it actually affected you.” That’s the trick of it.
The laughter comes so easily that you don’t realize until later how much of the material has lodged itself in your brain.
Audience Opinions
Audience 7.2/10
"A heartfelt and relatable stand-up special that shines brightest in personal storytelling."
Fortune Feimster’s third Netflix special delivers laughs through candid reflections on married life, her relationship with her mother, and personal growth. While some jokes feel familiar, the warmth and authenticity of her storytelling resonate strongly. latestnetflix.com's take is that a few segments drag, but the overall tone is uplifting and engaging.
What viewers praise
- Authentic storytelling Feimster’s personal anecdotes about marriage and family life feel genuine and relatable.
- Warm and uplifting tone The special’s feel-good vibe makes it an easy, enjoyable watch.
- Strong comedic timing Her delivery and pacing keep the energy high in most segments.
- Relatable themes Topics like navigating relationships and self-acceptance hit home for many viewers.
Common complaints
- Some predictable jokes A few punchlines rely on well-worn comedic tropes that don’t feel fresh.
- Pacing issues A couple of segments drag, slowing down the momentum.
- Limited variety The material leans heavily on personal life, leaving little room for broader observational humor.
Recommended for
Stand-up comedy fans Fortune Feimster admirers Feel-good special seekers LGBTQ+ comedy lovers Personal storytelling enthusiasts
Buzz & Rumors
Public reportsShe booked the honeymoon where her marriage is a crime
Fortune Feimster told Them the Maldives trip is where Crushing It picks up. Same-sex relationships are illegal there. The layover was Qatar, same problem. She said the underbelly is prison or worse. She still tells it as a silly story so people do not tune out as if she were preaching. latestnetflix.com's read is that Netflix's logline already put quotes around a "romantic" honeymoon.The hour landed December 3, 2024. 
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Variety called it her third Netflix special, after Sweet & Salty in 2020 and Good Fortune in 2022, both Critics Choice nominees. Kristian Mercado Figueroa directed. He has hours from Michael Che, Taylor Tomlinson, and Phoebe Robinson. Feimster executive produces with her wife Jax Smith, Judi Marmel, Adam Ginivisian, John Bravakis, and Mercado. Rotten Tomatoes lists 58 minutes, stand-up, streaming December 3. TMDB's U.S. date is the same week. , ,
Sean L. McCarthy at Decider hit STREAM IT on drop day. He logged the quiet-car fight on an Italian train, a mother who got jealous of the spouse, and Feimster's line that after her mom's divorce "I somehow became my mom's husband." Cover stories on the honeymoon are part of the act. So is the Hardee's biscuit dash before breakfast ends, a haunted house, and the moment you take the keys. End credits put Mama Feimster on a club stage, joking that she is the source of the set with nothing to show. Feimster's closer on the new house: "I made it, baby!"
She came up as a writer and panelist on Chelsea Lately, then The Mindy Project, Champions, and Kenan. Variety noted Fubar opposite Arnold Schwarzenegger, with season two wrapped when the special was announced. Handsome is the podcast with Tig Notaro and Mae Martin. Them clocked the pink suit, made with trans designer James Ford, as a nod to that show. She told James Factora Crushing It is the more evolved hour, linked stories with a beginning, middle, and end, not joke after joke. ,
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The mill copy on this row treated a Netflix deal as rumor and asked whether the hour even had a platform. Variety had the exclusive October 24, 2024. Netflix Is a Joke posted a sneak peek. The official sneak peek is on Netflix's YouTube. Decider and Them both treat the Maldives booking as the scare that the jokes sit on, not a bit she invented for the internet. ,
She also told Them she still sells tickets in red states, and that she did not know a single out gay person growing up in North Carolina. Representation is the job she says she did not have. Crushing It is the married chapter of that same voice, 58 minutes, TV-MA, one woman on a bright stage telling you she almost honeymooned into a criminal charge.
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