In 1955, Joan Rivers married James Sanger, but the marriage was annulled just months later when she learned that he did not want children. A decade later, in 1965, she married producer Edgar Rosenberg. Together, they had one daughter, Melissa Rivers, born in 1968. Melissa would go on to work alongside her mother in television, particularly in fashion commentary and reality programming.
Throughout her decades-long career, Joan Rivers remained a pioneering figure in American entertainment. Her contributions as a comedian and television personality helped reshape the expectations for women in comedy. Her perseverance and remarkable adaptability across stand-up, television, books, and fashion commentary established her as a true icon in the entertainment industry.
Return to the previous page| Birth Date: | 8 Jun, 1933 |
| Age: | 86 yrs |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Brooklyn |
| residence: | Flatbush Larchmont |
| Education: | Connecticut College Barnard College Columbia University |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | American comedian, actress, and television host |
| Spouse: | Edgar Rosenberg[1965-1987] James Sanger[1955-1955] |
| Net Worth 2020: | 150 million |
| Net Worth 2021: | 150 million |
