Jess Hilarious is a 33-year-old who managed to leverage her online talent and humor into a successful career in comedy and hosting.

Born Jessica Moore, she was raised in Baltimore, Maryland. The entertainer worked as a receptionist before she decided to jump into comedy.

Jess’ comedy career began in 2015 when she went viral on instagram for her skits. Her series "Jess with the Mess," in particular, kept followers laughing.

Moore's humor caught the attention of big name comedians such as Nick Cannon and Martin Lawrence, who asked her to perform on stage with him.

Jess’ standup comedy career really took off when she began performing solo. She later became a regular on MTV’s Wild ‘N Out and was featured on All Def Comedy in 2017.

Jess has ventured into many other gigs spanning comedy, TV, radio hosting and podcasts. In 2018, she began making appearances on BET’s Black Card Revoked and MTV’s Hip Hop Squares.

In 2018, Jess also starred in the cast of comedian Lil Rel Howery’s Fox sitcom called Rel. Since then, she has starred in many other on screen productions across TV and film.

Hosting is another part of Jess Hilarious’ repertoire. In 2021, she launched a podcast with iHeartRadio called Carefully Reckless where she discusses potentially controversial topics, from politics to entertainment.

She also became a co-host on the popular morning show, The Breakfast Club in early 2024, replacing long-time host Angela Yee. Though she has publicized issues she has faced on the show, Hilarious remains on staff.

Jess Hilarious is estimated to have a net worth of $3 million in 2025, Comingsoon.net reports. It is believed she earns an annual pay of $700,000 as a host on The Breakfast Club.

Jess’ other endeavors like her on-screen appearances, comedy shows, social media posts and brand deals also contribute to her net worth.

The starlet also makes money through guest appearances and speaking engagements. These bookings reportedly cost between $75,000-$149,999, according to Comingsoon.net.

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