Ruby Wax, the 72-year-old comedian, actress, author, and host, has been a household name in the UK since the 1980s and 1990s. Born in Evanston, Illinois on April 19, 1953, she rose to fame with roles in the British sitcom 'Girls on Top' and her own chat show 'Don't Miss Wax', followed by 'Ruby Wax Meets' where she interviewed celebrities like Madonna and Pamela Anderson. She also contributed to the hit sitcom 'Absolutely Fabulous' as both an on-screen performer and script editor.
Ruby has been married three times, currently to film and TV producer Ed Bye since 1988. Ed is known for his work on 'Absolutely Fabulous', 'French & Saunders', and 'Red Dwarf'. Together they have three children: son Max (born 1988), and daughters Madeleine (born 1990) and Marina (born 1993). While Max works as a coder, Madeleine and Marina have followed their mother into showbusiness.
Madeleine and Marina host their own comedy podcast and have performed as a double act at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Marina has acted in Prime Video's 'The Girlfriend', Hulu's 'We Were The Lucky Ones', 'Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy', and 'Wonka'. Madeleine has appeared in films like 'A Caribbean Dream', 'How to Talk to Girls at Parties', and 'Breathe'. Ruby has spoken proudly of her daughters, noting their close bond and comedic talent.
Ruby joined the cast of 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!' in 2025, saying she was ready for the challenge. She remarked, 'It will be nice for people to get to know the real me because you can't hide in the jungle.'
