- Was in a relationship with Jimmy Kimmel (2002-2008).
- She doesn't drink alcohol as she says it makes her feel sick.
- She is of Polish Jewish and Russian Jewish heritage.
- Has three sisters: Susan Silverman, a reform rabbi and author, Laura Silverman, a writer and actress; and Jodyne L. Speyer who is also a writer.
- Was in a relationship with Welsh actor Michael Sheen (January 2014-December 2018).
- While a writer on Saturday Night Live (1975), played the Chop Suey in Adam Sandler's performance of "Lunchlady Land".
- First female guest of Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee (2012).
- Once wrote an article for Penthouse magazine.
- Spokesperson for the Center for Reproductive Rights' Draw the Line campaign. The Center for Reproductive Rights is a global legal organization dedicated to advancing women's reproductive health, self-determination and dignity as basic human rights.
- Plays acoustic guitar.
- Her favorite movie is The One and Only (1978).
- On July 11, 2001, she caused a major controversy when she used the racist term in her comedy act, as she spoke with host Conan O'Brien on Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993).
- Graduated from the Derryfield School (1988), a college preparatory school in Manchester, New Hampshire.
- Separated from Jimmy Kimmel [July 14, 2008].
- Endorsed Bernie Sanders in the 2016 presidential election of the United States.
- Ranked #29 on Maxim magazine's Hot 100 Women of 2007 list.
- Was in a relationship with Family Guy (1999) writer/producer Alec Sulkin.
- Attended New York University for a year but did not graduate.
- Reunited with Jimmy Kimmel as of October 2008.
- She was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Television at 6000 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on November 9, 2018.
- Was in a relationship with actor Kyle Dunnigan (October 2011-December 2013).
- Ranked #74 in Maxim magazine's Hot 100 Women of 2002 list.
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