NAACP Image Awards: 4 Projects from Kim Coles That Prove She’s Always Been Funny
Kim Coles doesn’t force comedy, she lets it find her.
Whether she’s playing the lovable friend, the slightly dramatic auntie, or the woman who always says what everyone else is thinking, her humor feels natural. She has a way of making even the smallest moment memorable, using timing, facial expressions, and pure personality to get laughs.
Across TV, film, and stage, she’s built a career on heart and humor.
This year, she’s nominated for an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Podcast – Arts, Sports and Entertainment for "ReLiving Single" with Erika Alexander. The podcast has fans revisiting the magic of "Living Single" while hearing fresh stories, laughs, and reflections from the women who helped shape a classic.
These six projects show exactly why she’s always been one of our favorite funny women.
Living Single
As Synclaire, she gave us innocence, romance, and unfiltered honesty all in one character.
Her comedic timing made even the simplest lines land. Synclaire wasn’t loud as she was sincere, and that’s what made her funny. This role made Kim a sitcom favorite for life.
In Living Color
Before the sitcom fame, Coles showed her range on sketch comedy. She could switch characters, voices, and attitudes with ease.
Whether playing exaggerated or subtle, she always committed fully. It proved she wasn’t just funny, she was versatile.
Frasier
Popping up in a very different comedy world, she still stood out. Her energy blended smoothly with the show’s rhythm. Even in a guest role, she made an impression. That’s the mark of someone who understands comedy deeply.
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Stand-Up Moments
On stage, Coles is just as magnetic.
Her storytelling and timing feel personal and playful. She doesn’t just tell jokes, she brings you into her world. It’s proof her comedy works anywhere.
