About Ruby Wax
Ruby Wax, born Ruby Wachs on 19 April 1953, is an American-British actress, comedian, writer, television presenter, and mental health campaigner. Classically trained, she began her career with the Royal Shakespeare Company before co-starring in the ITV sitcom Girls on Top from 1985 to 1986.
She became known as a comic interviewer with a strident American style on shows including The Full Wax, Ruby Wax Meets, Ruby, and The Ruby Wax Show, with guests such as Donald Trump, Madonna, and Imelda Marcos. Wax was a script editor for the BBC sitcom Absolutely Fabulous and appeared in two of its episodes. In 2025 she competed in the twenty-fifth series of I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here!, finishing eighth.
Wax holds American and British citizenship and has lived in the United Kingdom since the 1970s. In 2013 she earned a master's degree in mindfulness-based cognitive therapy from Kellogg College, Oxford, and in 2015 she was made a visiting professor in mental health nursing at the University of Surrey and appointed OBE for services to mental health. Her memoirs, How Do You Want Me? and Sane New World, both topped the Sunday Times bestseller list.
Videos (267)
Videos 1 to 24 of 267.
2:47Shahrukh Khan and Hrithik Roshan explain mafia intimidation in Bollywood
683K views
0:34Noel Gallagher gives his opinion on gangsta rap
405.1K views
2:55Near fatal crash in the Gumball 3000
353.5K views
2:52Ruby Wax awkwardly talks to Donald Trump on his jet
278.3K views
1:30Liza Minelli explains her alcoholism to Ruby Wax
198.5K views
2:44Donald Trump tells Ruby Wax of his distaste for Selina Scott and his love of the Hebrides
158.5K views
1:27Drunk old man starts on Vic Reeves at Gumball 3000 pit stop
153.2K views
2:17Imelda Marcos describes how her husband filled their walls with gold bullion
102.3K views
2:55Drew Barrymore talks E.T, drugs and alcohol to Ruby Wax
98.3K views
2:55Ruby Wax embarrasses Joan Collins by reading from her autobiography
80.8K views
1:49Ruby Wax confronts OJ Simpson
79.8K views
2:59Imelda Marcos sings for Ruby Wax
74.9K views
3:00Liza Minelli persuades David Gest to buy her an expensive piece of jewellery. Ruby Wax eggs them on
66.9K views
3:00Joan Collins chats to Ruby Wax about the age difference in her relationship
66.4K views
3:00Ruby Wax talks to members of an Appalachian snake handling church
62.5K views
2:59Joan Collins talks about feeling young, Marilyn Monroe, and the casting couch
57.1K views
2:59Ruby Wax sits in on a Christian church ceremony with snakes
54.9K views
1:54David Gest and Liza Minnelli
53.5K views
2:08Ruby Wax witnesses Latvian police catching multiple speeders in the Gumball 3000
50.8K views
3:00Ruby Wax's rising discomfort on a porn set
48.1K views
2:31Shahrukh Khan talks to Ruby Wax about challenging traditional character roles
45.5K views
2:59Christian snake handler shows Ruby Wax her ex husband's last church video
42.2K views
2:05Joan Collins and Ruby Wax go expensive clothes shopping in France
41.6K views
2:02Ruby Wax talks to porn star Sharon Kane about shame, regret and her pet pig
41K viewsGuest appearances (3)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Ruby Wax.
Guest appearances 1 to 3 of 3.
1:04:54Madness & Meditation | Under The Skin with Russell Brand & Ruby Wax
Russell Brand
182.1K views
1:05:27Ruby Wax | Sue Perkins Channel
Sue Perkins
3.6K views
1:19Eddie Izzard - Ruby Wax Asks About Eddie's Health - A Run For Hope
Suzy Eddie Izzard
557 viewsChannels on this page: Russell Brand, Sue Perkins, Suzy Eddie Izzard
Frequently asked questions
What is Ruby Wax's real name?
Ruby Wax was born Ruby Wachs on 19 April 1953, and she holds both American and British citizenship.
How did Ruby Wax start her career?
A classically trained actress, she began with the Royal Shakespeare Company before co-starring in the ITV sitcom Girls on Top from 1985 to 1986.
What interview shows did Ruby Wax host?
She became known as a comic interviewer with a strident American style on The Full Wax, Ruby Wax Meets, Ruby and The Ruby Wax Show, talking to guests such as Donald Trump, Madonna and Imelda Marcos.
Did Ruby Wax work on Absolutely Fabulous?
Yes, she was a script editor on the BBC sitcom Absolutely Fabulous and appeared in two of its episodes.
What has Ruby Wax done for mental health?
In 2013 she earned a master's degree in mindfulness-based cognitive therapy from Kellogg College, Oxford. In 2015 she became a visiting professor in mental health nursing at the University of Surrey and was appointed OBE for services to mental health.
How did Ruby Wax do on I'm a Celebrity?
She took part in the twenty-fifth series of I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! in 2025 and finished in eighth place.
What books has Ruby Wax written?
Her memoirs How Do You Want Me? and Sane New World both reached the top of the Sunday Times bestseller list.
