Rosalee Mayeux

Rosalee Mayeux is a distinguished comedian, actress, and former high-fashion model whose debut stand-up special, Rosalee Mayeux: Model Mom, is now streaming on Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, and additional platforms. Produced by Comedy Dynamics, the special offers an unfiltered and incisive exploration of single motherhood, chronicling the challenges of raising two teenage boys amid dating, substance-related concerns, hormonal shifts, and the inherent absurdities of contemporary parenting. With her signature quick wit and Southern charm, Mayeux delivers sharp, relatable observations that have drawn favorable comparisons to Leanne Morgan. A longtime fixture on the national comedy circuit, she is receiving widespread acclaim as she transitions into television with this highly anticipated special.Beyond the stage, Mayeux brings a wealth of perspective drawn from an unconventional life journey. Born in an adoption home in Shreveport, Louisiana, and raised on a rice farm, she initially pursued a successful career as a Ford model in New York and Paris. She appeared in more than 300 commercials and served as the face of major campaigns for brands including Maybelline and Clairol. Her screen acting credits include the role of Carla Parkett in the cult classic The Lawnmower Man opposite Pierce Brosnan, as well as notable appearances in Blast from the Past and They Came from Outer Space.While serving as an artist-in-residence in Quentin Tarantino’s commercial directing division, Mayeux confronted a life-altering cancer diagnosis. She transformed this experience into stand-up comedy, where her personal storytelling examines themes of survival, parenting, and the complexities of modern romance. In addition to her special, she is preparing for the release of her new indie comedy film, Love at First Spite, which will premiere soon on Amazon Prime Video.