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 193 to 216 of 267.
2:10Ruby Wax talks to OJ Simpson about fame after 'murder'
1.3K views
1:29Liza Minelli and David Gest tell Ruby Wax about their relationship and nipples
1.3K views
28:21Ruby Wax Meets S01 EP07 Heidi Fleiss
1.3K views
1:37Pageant mother explains to Ruby Wax why she sleeps with the family pig
1.2K views
2:47Ruby confronts her interpreter Anna about her attitude and Soviet attitude at large
1.2K views
26:38Ruby Wax Meets S01 EP06 Burt Reynolds
1.2K views
1:38Ruby Wax Meets Jerry Springer
1.1K views
2:46Ruby answers a question about how success affects depression
1.1K views
8:45Ruby Wax: What's so funny about mental illness?
1.1K views
2:59Ruby Wax discovers that a professional sperm donor isn't as expensive as he thinks
1.1K views
2:07Ruby reacts emotionally after spotting a pizza van in Soviet Moscow
1.1K views
3:00Moscow photographer Sergei explains the mindset of the USSR and its people
1.1K views
2:47Ruby Wax meets a group of venerable Nashville ghost hunters
1.1K views
2:55Ruby Wax explains why the brain we evolved struggles in the 21st century
1.1K views
2:58John McEnroe talks to Ruby Wax about personality in tennis and courtside distractions
1K views
1:59Ruby talks about meeting some interesting characters during her stay in rehab
1K views
2:33Ruby gets help understanding Lil Kim's lyrics from the NYPD and local gentlemen
1K views
1:24Ruby Wax's cameraman has his back pain healed by God
929 views
1:24Gumball 3000 driver explains his embarrassment at the social injustice the rally highlights
900 views
0:59Ruby Meets Goldie
868 views
2:56Ruby and her interpreter experience culture clash as they prepare for her shows in the USSR
863 views
2:52Ruby laments about her USSR shows with interpreter Anna
860 views
3:00Ruby Wax hears some of Imelda Marcos' poetry, and of her affection for the Mother Mary
854 views
1:30Ruby has a harrowing flashback at her daughter's sports' day to when she was in that exact position
833 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.
