Christina Pazsitzky is a Canadian-born American stand-up comedian, podcaster, writer, host and TV personality. She is best known for co-hosting the Your Mom’s House podcast with her husband, fellow comedian Tom Segura, and for her Netflix specials Christina P: Mother Inferior and Christina P: Mom Genes. But who is the woman behind the jokes? In this article, we will explore her life, career, and family in more detail.
Early Life and Education
Christina Pazsitzky was born on June 18, 1976, in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, to Hungarian parents who had escaped from Hungary in 1969. Her family relocated to the United States in her early childhood, settling in Southern California, where she was raised. She grew up speaking Spanish and spent her summers in Lima, Peru.
Before turning to comedy, Pazsitzky studied philosophy at the University of San Francisco (graduating in 1999) and the University of Oxford, then briefly attended a law school for two weeks. She also had a goth phase for several years, which she later joked about in her stand-up.
Comedy Career
Pazsitzky’s TV debut was in 1998 as a cast member of MTV’s Road Rules: Down Under, where she met her future husband Tom Segura. She started doing stand-up comedy shortly after, and has since performed at various comedy festivals, such as the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, the Just For Laughs Comedy Festival, and the Moontower Comedy Festival. She has also appeared on several TV shows, such as StandUp in Stilettos, How to Be a Grown Up, and The Degenerates.
Pazsitzky has released four comedy albums: It’s Hard Being a Person, Man of the Year, Christina P: Mother Inferior, and Christina P: Mom Genes. The latter two are also streaming specials on Netflix, where she discusses the realities of motherhood, getting older, and her own childhood. She is known for her observational comedy, black humor, sarcasm, and deadpan delivery.
Pazsitzky also hosts two podcasts: Your Mom’s House, which she co-hosts with Segura, and Where My Moms At?, which is focused on real issues in the world of motherhood. She often features guests from the entertainment and pop culture industry, such as Hila Klein, Alyssa Milano, Alison Rosen, and LeeAnn Kreischer, wife of comedian Bert Kreischer.
In 2018, Pazsitzky and Segura landed a TV deal with CBS, who gave a pilot production commitment for their show The Little Things, which is based on their marriage and podcast. The show is still in development as of 2023.
Personal Life and Family
Pazsitzky married Segura in 2008, after dating for several years. They have two children: a son named Ellis, born in 2016, and a daughter named Julian, born in 2018. They currently reside in Austin, Texas, after moving from Los Angeles in 2021.
Pazsitzky and Segura are both avid fans of the Cincinnati Bengals, and often wear their jerseys on their podcast. They also share a love of music, especially the Pixies, which is Pazsitzky’s favorite band. She once said that meeting Kim Deal of the Pixies was the best day of her life, after the birth of her son.
Pazsitzky is a vegetarian, and her favorite food is pizza. She also enjoys reading, traveling, and watching documentaries. She is not religious, but identifies as culturally Jewish. She has two sisters named Jane and Maria, and is related to the neurobiologist and podcast host Andrew D. Huberman. She does not have any pets, but has expressed a desire to own a dog someday.
Trivia
Category | Information |
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Name | Christina Pazsitzky |
Age | 47 |
Height | 5’6″ |
Partner | Tom Segura |
Children | 2 |
Education Level | Bachelor’s degree |
Favorite Food | Pizza |
Net Worth | $12 million |
Sex | Female |
Religion | None |
Sibling | 2 |
Favorite TV Show | The Sopranos |
Pet | None |
Conclusion
Christina Pazsitzky is a multifaceted and talented woman, who balances her roles as a wife, a mom, and a comedian with grace and humor. She has achieved success in various fields of entertainment, and has a loyal fan base who appreciate her honesty and wit. She is an inspiration to many, and a joy to watch and listen to.