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 25 to 48 of 267.
2:56Hugh Heffner's seven girlfriends talk to Ruby Wax about their unique arrangement
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1:58Liza Minelli shows off her Michael Jackson moves, and tries to sell Ruby Wax
36.6K views![[Miami Memoirs] Ruby's dad lectures her on the dangers of driving a car in Miami while being a woman](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xzOOeEZ0BGs/hqdefault.jpg)
3:01[Miami Memoirs] Ruby's dad lectures her on the dangers of driving a car in Miami while being a woman
34.9K views
3:00Joan Collins and Ruby Wax talk about fame and sexuality
34.8K views
2:48Ruby Wax talks to porn star Randy Spears about juggling sex and love
32.7K views
1:58Ruby Wax meets OJ Simpson
32.5K views
2:55Johnnie Mountain tells Ruby Wax why he walked out from the Great British Menu TV competition
31.9K views
2:59Ruby Wax trails after Donald Trump in his Taj Mahal Casino
31.9K views
2:48Nina Hartley tells Ruby Wax and other porn stars about stripping for her ex classmates
28.8K views
1:50One of Hugh Heffner's girlfriends talks to Ruby Wax about how he approached her
28.5K views
2:35Liza Minelli tells Ruby Wax about her paralysis and the loss of her voice
27.7K views
2:15Carrie Fisher tells Ruby Wax and Salman Rushdie how she got her part in Star Wars
27.5K views
2:17Porn star Tabitha Stevens tells Ruby Whacks why she loves her job
27K views
1:58Ruby Wax proves to Joan Collins that she's still desirable to young men
26K views
33:51Ruby Wax Meets S01 EP08 The Duchess of York
23.2K views
2:50Ruby Wax talks to Victoria Adams about her engagement to David Beckham
22.5K views
2:52Ruby Wax talks to Susan Sarandon about her children and her movies
22.4K views
2:18Tabitha Stevens tells Ruby Wax why she got into porn
21.7K views
3:00Hugh Heffner shows Ruby Wax his celebrity photos, pyjamas, and VHS collection
20.9K views
2:19Ruby Wax witnesses a porn star's mouth exercises and she meets the guy who provides fake cum
20.9K views
2:50Ruby Wax listens to why this old Appalachian couple took up serpent handling
19.6K views
2:18Hugh Heffner talks to Ruby Wax about polygamy and viagra
18.3K views
1:59Sex In The City author Candace Bushnell explains New York's dating problem
18.1K views
2:48Liza Minelli sings for David Gest at his birthday party
17K 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.
