Archive · 6 Jan 2026
Katherine Ryan on Career, Motherhood, and Money
Katherine Ryan is a comedian and writer who talked about her early career struggles and how becoming a mother changed her approach to work.
She admitted that one of her first TV roles wasn't her best, but it helped her financially.
Ryan also spoke openly about loving money, which she says is often a taboo topic.
She mentioned how her daughter's life influenced her career decisions and how she pushed back on some creative choices in her Netflix series The Duchess.
Ryan became famous in the UK after appearing on the show 8 Out of 10 Cats and has since been a regular on many popular TV shows.
Katherine Ryan reflected on her early career struggles and the financial stability her first TV role in Campus provided.
Motherhood changed her approach to auditions, making her more prepared and confident.
Ryan openly discussed her love for money, breaking the taboo among celebrities.
She pushed back on creative choices in her Netflix series The Duchess, which drew from her life as a single mother.
Ryan rose to prominence in the UK after appearing on 8 Out of 10 Cats and has since been a regular on popular TV shows.
- Who
- Katherine Ryan, a comedian and writer
- What
- Reflections on her early career, motherhood, and views on money
- When
- During an interview with The Guardian
- Where
- UK
- Why
- To share her experiences and candid opinions
- Name
- Katherine Ryan
- Nationality
- Canadian-born, moved to the UK
- Early TV Role
- Campus (semi-improvised sitcom)
- Daughter's Name
- Violet
- Notable TV Shows
- 8 Out of 10 Cats, Mock the Week, QI, Have I Got News for You, Taskmaster
- Netflix Series
- The Duchess
- Career Turning Point
- Appearance on 8 Out of 10 Cats