Wanda Sykes' Best TV and Movie Moments

Wanda could probably be one of the Real Husbands.

Wanda Sykes: Comedienne Extraordinaire - In theory, Wanda Sykes might be more qualified to be on Real Husbands than Kevin or Nelly. Though she may not be a husband, she is happily married to a woman and she's had an extensive comedy writing career. Peep her game right here. (Photo: BET)

1 / 10

Wanda Sykes: Comedienne Extraordinaire - In theory, Wanda Sykes might be more qualified to be on Real Husbands than Kevin or Nelly. Though she may not be a husband, she is happily married to a woman and she's had an extensive comedy writing career. Peep her game right here. (Photo: BET)

Pootie Tang (2001) - It should be noted that Sykes appeared alongside Lance Crouther, J.B. Smoove and Chris Rock in this cult classic. It was also written and directed by Louis C.K., who is also one of the hottest comedians in the game right now. (Photo: Paramount Pictures)

2 / 10

Pootie Tang (2001) - It should be noted that Sykes appeared alongside Lance Crouther, J.B. Smoove and Chris Rock in this cult classic. It was also written and directed by Louis C.K., who is also one of the hottest comedians in the game right now. (Photo: Paramount Pictures)

Wanda in Curb Your Enthusiasm - Though her appearances were scattered throughout the series, it's important to note that she was actually in it! That means J.B. can brag about his work with Larry David all he wants, but Wanda has also travelled down the same path. (Photo: HBO)

3 / 10

Wanda in Curb Your Enthusiasm - Though her appearances were scattered throughout the series, it's important to note that she was actually in it! That means J.B. can brag about his work with Larry David all he wants, but Wanda has also travelled down the same path. (Photo: HBO)

Wanda At Large - About 10 years ago, Wanda had her own sitcom on Fox in which she played a D.C. talk show personality. (Photo: Jim Wright/FOX) 

4 / 10

Wanda At Large - About 10 years ago, Wanda had her own sitcom on Fox in which she played a D.C. talk show personality. (Photo: Jim Wright/FOX) 

As Lance Barton in Down to Earth - A struggling comedian is hit by a semi truck and is instantly killed. He's brought up to Heaven where the angels reveal that he's died before his time, and offer to help Lance return to Earth. (Photo: 3 Art Entertainment)

5 / 10

Down to Earth (2001) - Though it was a small role, the significance of this movie was that it also featured Chris Rock and was co-written by, you guessed it, Louis C.K. Before there was a Husbands crew, there was a Chris Rock crew and Sykes was clearly the first lady.  (Photo: Paramount Pictures)

ADVERTISEMENT
Wanda Sykes: The Wanda Sykes Show - Comedian Wanda Sykes attempted a Real Time With Bill Maher-style roundtable (only set in a bar) for her talk show in 2009. The bar closed after one season.(Photo: Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Fox)

6 / 10

The Wanda Sykes Show - Though it only ran for one season, Sykes had her own Saturday night talk show that occupied the same time slot as MAD TV after it ended. (Photo: Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Fox)

Wanda Does It - Another one of Sykes' shows, the basic theme of the show is that something would happen to her and she would take on a new job role in order to fix the problem that had arose.(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

7 / 10

Wanda Does It - Another one of Sykes' shows, the basic theme of the show is that something would happen to her and she would take on a new job role in order to fix the problem that had arose.(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

Wanda Sykes: Tongue Untied (2003) - Tongue Untied was an introspective documentary that looked into the life of the comedienne and her illustrious career.(Photo: Comedy Central)

8 / 10

Wanda Sykes: Tongue Untied (2003) - Tongue Untied was an introspective documentary that looked into the life of the comedienne and her illustrious career.(Photo: Comedy Central)

Wanda Sykes: Sick & Tired - For those who need an introduction to Wanda's stand up, take a gander at Sick and Tired. You will feel the opposite after watching it.(Photo: Image Entertainment)

9 / 10

Wanda Sykes: Sick & Tired - For those who need an introduction to Wanda's stand up, take a gander at Sick and Tired. You will feel the opposite after watching it.(Photo: Image Entertainment)

Wanda Sykes: I'ma Be Me (2009) - Chris Rock and Louis C.K. aren't the only comedians that HBO has allowed to have comedy specials. Wanda had her own in 2009. (Photo: HBO)

10 / 10

Wanda Sykes: I'ma Be Me (2009) - Chris Rock and Louis C.K. aren't the only comedians that HBO has allowed to have comedy specials. Wanda had her own in 2009. (Photo: HBO)