In the comedy world, opportunities are everything – but to get those opportunities, you need someone who sees the light in you. For Katt Williams, that fateful moment came from veteran comedian Sheryl Underwood – who not only saw potential, but also boldly bet on a new face that no one had heard of.
In an emotional sharing session, Sheryl recalled the first time she met Katt:
“I saw Katt perform a set and I knew right away: this is not an ordinary person. He was tearing up the room, every word he said was making the audience explode.
I immediately called Stephen Hill (the director of Comic View at the time) and said: ‘I can’t perform after him. I need this person in my Comic View season. Katt Williams is going to be a big name, I can feel it.’”
For those who have followed Katt Williams’ journey, this is not just an interesting anecdote – but a milestone that opened up his entire brilliant career. After his appearance at Comic View, Katt quickly became a phenomenon – from stand-up to the big screen, making his mark with unforgettable roles and a series of comedy specials that always sold out.
💡 Sheryl was right. She not only saw talent, but was willing to step aside to let a new face get the spotlight it deserved. And from that generosity and sophistication, one of the most illustrious stars of modern comedy was born.
