Breaking boundaries and defying expectations, Joan Rivers smashed through the glass ceiling of stand-up comedy to become one of its most influential and fearless voices. Armed with razor-sharp wit, unapologetic humor, and sheer determination, she navigated personal hardships with resilience and reinvention. Her unfiltered candor earned her devoted fans, Grammy recognition, and a place in television history with her own talk shows, cementing her legacy as a trailblazer in comedy.