In 2008, Sarah was nominated for two Emmys. One for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for her role on Monk. The other one, which she won, was for Outstanding Original Music And Lyrics for her song "I'm F***ing Matt Damon", that appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live.
At the 2007 Video Music Awards, Sarah caused a lot of jaws to drop by referring to Britney Spears' two young sons as "adorable little mistakes," among other things. It was reported that Sarah was practicing out loud before the event, but her rep denies this, and in response to why nothing was done to prevent these comments, it was said that nobody knew what Sarah was going to say except Sarah herself.
In the spring of 2007 Sarah Silverman fans could call 1-877-SARAH07 up to June 3rd and hear a recorded message from Sarah. There where several messages and some where unique to the city the caller called from. All of the messages promote the 2007 MTV Movie Awards which Sarah hosted.
Sarah appeared on the cover of the June 2007 issue of Maxim magazine. She was ranked #29 on the magazine's Hot 100 List that same year.
Sarah's favorite new television show of 2006 was 30 Rock.
Sarah was offered the role of Becky in the film Clerks II, but turned it down because she didn't want to play another "the girlfriend" role. Sarah is referring to her roles in films such as School of Rock and The Bachelor.
Sarah wrote and stared in the film Sarah Silverman: Jesus is Magic.
Sarah's favorite athlete of all time is Muhammad Ali.
Some of Sarah's favorite comedians are Todd Glass, Steve Martin and Garry Shandling.
Sarah enjoys playing basketball, tennis, and softball.
Sarah placed 50th in the annual Maxim magazine Hot 100 List in 2006.
Sarah grew up in a very liberal household.
Sarah's ethnic background is Russian and Polish.
Sarah was 17 years old the first time she did stand-up.
Sarah says she doesn't want to get married until same-sex couples are able to.
Sarah is a huge Jenny Lewis fan, and has appeared in one of her music videos.
Sarah is 5' 7" (1.70 m) tall.
Sarah has three sisters: Susan Silverman, a feminist rabbi; Laura Silverman, an actress; and Jody Silverman, a screenwriter.
Sarah's favorite movie is The One and Only.
Sarah once wrote an article for Penthouse Magazine.
Sarah does not drink alcoholic beverages.
Sarah dated comedian and late night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel for 5 years. Some of her other past boyfriends include comedians Sam Seder and Dave Attell.
Sarah: (about poking fun at Britney Spears and her children at the 2007 VMA's) The joke that everyone was most upset about--me calling the kids "adorable little mistakes"--was the most innocuous joke. It never occurred to me that this would be deemed hurtful or over the line. I don't want to get in feuds with girls half my age. I'm in it to be funny, not for the drama. It's embarrassing.
Sarah: And then before going back for my sophomore year, I decided to change my major to arts and sciences, and my dad cut a deal with me: He said if I'd quit school he'd pay my rent for the next three years, as if I were in school.
Sarah: (First time her mouth got her into trouble) Oh, I was young. My dad thought it would be funny to teach his little girl swear words. He thought it was hilarious when I would yell them at grocery stores.
Sarah: (On Masi Oka being in an episode of The Sarah Silverman Program) How about that? We shot the pilot before Heroes and I didn't even know he was a real actor! When we went to use him again they said he was doing some show called Heroes. I was like 'Tell him to blow it off! He'd rather do that than play a clerk?'"
Sarah: Comedically, this show is just what I dreamed, but I don't think we'll ever have a "very special episode" of The Sarah Silverman Program. I like real stuff, real relationship stuff, and having, like, feelings - but never in exchange for it being funny.
Sarah: I just think of myself as a comedian, really. I mean, I talk about being Jewish a lot. It's funny because I do think of myself as Jewish ethnically, but I'm not religious at all. I have no religion.
Sarah: I don't set out to offend or shock, but I also don't do anything to avoid it.
Sarah: People say I'm a nice girl saying terrible things. I tend to say the opposite of what I think. You hope that the absolute power of that transcends, and reaches the audience.
Sarah: People are always introducing me as "Sarah Silverman, Jewish comedienne." I HATE that! I wish people would see me for who I really am- I'm white!
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