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 217 to 240 of 267.
2:50Ruby Wax witnesses the results of Benny Hinn's religious healing
831 views
2:47Human egg seller Ron Harris justifies his trade to Ruby Wax
823 views
29:04Ruby Wax Meets S02 EP02 Tom Hanks & Jean Claude Van Damme
784 views
45:12Ruby's American Pie S02 EP04 Donald Trump
784 views
1:23Ruby Wax interviews OJ Simpson
779 views
1:55Ben Stiller tells Ruby Wax how it was growing up in a showbiz family
748 views
2:52Single man explains to Ruby Wax why he's interested in artificial insemination
744 views
1:06Ruby Wax witnesses pageant contestant's strict practice routine
741 views
2:19Klansman explains to Ruby Wax why they don't use white hoods anymore
722 views
2:39Ruby Wax and OJ Simpson talk about Depression
711 views
2:59Tanya tells Ruby how she went to jail for operating a black market in the USSR
682 views
2:59Sullen interpreter Anna opens up to grievously explain the bloody history behind Soviet culture
649 views
2:51Ruby Wax hears Ben Stiller reminisce about dating and stalking
646 views
2:39Ruby Wax listens for the spirit of Elvis with dedicated fans
645 views
1:59John McEnroe tells Ruby Wax how he kept his edge
642 views
2:40Ruby's relegated to 3rd wheel after asking Anna to translate to a Russian dancer
634 views
2:42Bollywood
627 views
3:01Ruby questions the chirpiness of Soviet holiday makers
587 views
1:21:18Ruby Wax - East Meets Wax
581 views
2:50Ruby Wax sits in on the making of KKK local television
574 views
2:04Ruby Wax and OJ Simpson talk infidelity, DEA, and domestic abuse
567 views
3:00Ruby Wax tries to haggle with Soviet citizens with mixed results
558 views
2:05OJ Simpson's agent and Ruby Wax discuss the allegations
547 views
2:56Ruby talks matchmaking at an art exhibition and makes some new friends
547 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.
