Nicole Byer

Nicole Byer became a household name hosting Netflix's Nailed It! (2018–22), the comedic baking competition where her charm and witty commentary earned four Primetime Emmy nominations. Born August 29, 1986, she is an American comedian, actress, and television host. She first gained recognition for her work on MTV's Girl Code (2013), a commentary series that showcased her comedic voice. Her own show, Loosely Exactly Nicole (2016–18), aired on MTV and Facebook Watch and was based directly on her real life experiences. Beyond her hosting work, Byer has made guest appearances across major comedy and drama series including 30 Rock, Family Guy, Transparent, The Good Place, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and The Simpsons, demonstrating her range as an actress. She also appeared in films like Other People, All About Nina, Bad Hair, and Valley Girl. In 2021, Byer expanded into game-show hosting by co-hosting Wipeout with John Cena. Her podcast work includes hosting Why Won't You Date Me? and Newcomers on Headgum, and co-hosting Best Friends with Sasheer Zamata on Earwolf. In December 2021, her first full-length special, Nicole Byer: BBW (Big Beautiful Weirdo), premiered on Netflix and earned her an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special. As a Virgo, her analytical humor and attention to detail align with her ability to dissect human behavior across comedy and hosting platforms.