Anjelah Johnson-Reyes' Raw Motherhood Journey

Anjelah Johnson-Reyes steps behind the camera for her directorial debut with "Ugly Baby," a self-produced and self-financed comedy special. The show centers on her personal journey into motherhood in her forties, candidly addressing struggles with fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum experiences.

Filmed across two sold-out shows at the historic El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles, "Ugly Baby" is a co-production between Johnson-Reyes' Laugh On Beat and 800 Pound Gorilla. The special touches on universal themes such as relationships and generational shifts.

Johnson-Reyes, a native of San Jose, California, has a prolific career spanning 20 years on YouTube. Her previous specials, "Say I Won't" and "Technically Not Stalking," have garnered millions of views. She recently concluded "The Family Reunion Tour," which sold over 200,000 tickets across more than 100 shows nationwide.

Beyond her stand-up, Johnson-Reyes has an extensive acting resume, with guest appearances on television shows like "Life & Beth" and "Curb Your Enthusiasm," and roles in films such as "Candy Cane Lane." She also hosted the Tubi series "My Crazy Quince" and launched the "Funjelah" podcast.