Joe List's Wife Sarah Tollemache Is a Comedy Star in Her Own Right
Since joining the entertainment industry as a comedian, Joe List has donned more hats and has been hailed as one of the greats of his time. Alongside him is his wife, Sarah Tollemache, a budding actress and comedienne, who often opens for her husband. The two have been married for nearly a decade.
Massachusetts native Joe List, 41 as of May 2023, began his career in Boston. He eventually relocated to New York, where he started opening for fellow comedians Nick Di Paolo and Boston native Louis C.K., who would later become his mentor.
List published his first comedy album, "So Far So Good," in 2013 and the sophomore, "Are You Mad At Me," in 2016. He also dabbled in film and TV, landing brief roles in several TV shows, including "Quiet Desperation" and "You Didn’t Want to Know."
Joe List is pictured during his visit at the SiriusXM Studios on March 26, 2018, in New York City | Source: Getty Images
In addition, he transmuted his material to film and TV, having written, directed, and starred in several short films. The multi-podcaster is chiefly recognized for his 2022 special, "This Year’s Material," and "Fourth of July," a comedy-drama he co-wrote with Louis C.K.
However, List's burgeoning career is not the only part of his life worth celebrating. The budding star is a married man whose been living in marital bliss for nearly a decade. His wife might be a familiar face to fans, as the two have collaborated on a few productions and once took part in a roast battle.
Joe List's Wife Is a Comedian Just like Him - Meet Sarah Tollemache
Little about Sarah Tollemache's background is known, but like her husband, she is a comedian who has dabbled in various entertainment aspects. Although she is primarily recognized as a comedian, Tollemache is also an actress and writer, mainly known for starring as Beth in "Fourth of July."
She also appeared in List's film short, "Summer Bummer Party," in 2021 and starred as Sarah in 2015's "Pop Meets the Void." In addition to having her own specials, Tollemache regularly opens for her husband and promotes his shows on Instagram. She also hosts the Lady Journey Podcast alongside Katie Hannigan on Apple Podcasts.
Sarah Tollemache and Joe List Have Been Married since 2017 and Still Seem to Be Very Much in Love
The couple got engaged in September 2015, after which List tweeted, "Just got engaged! First 50 people to retweet get an invite to the wedding!!!" Tollemache and List married in August 2017. Little is known about their romance before tying the knot, as the two rarely speak of each other during interviews.
Still, they appear quite frequently on each other's social media timelines. Last year, they marked five years of marriage and took to Instagram to celebrate the milestone. While Tollemache kept her tribute short and sweet, List penned a reflective caption alongside a long thread of Tollemache's photos, writing:
"Five years ago today I married this lady. I think she’s very attractive and she makes me laugh a lot. I find marriage to be a lot more fun than people make it sound."
On their fourth anniversary, Tollemache said List was "the funniest" and "the best dancer." Earlier this year, she called him her "partner in crime" as she wished her beau a happy Valentine's Day. The pair seems to enjoy staying active (whether hiking or running) and being outdoors. In November 2021, they participated in the Two-Mile Turkey Trot.
Sarah Tollemache and Joe List Once Took Part in a Roast Battle
Throwing jabs at each other in good nature is a regular occurrence in Tollemache and List's relationship, and in January 2020, they took it to television. The pair appeared on Comedy Central's "Roast Battle," pitted against each other, and joked that they were only on the show "for the money."
While Tollemache and List have generated a sizeable fanbase, they aren't the only couple with a mutual love for bringing laughs to the world. Other well-known comedy couples include Ben Falcone and Melissa McCarthy, Jordan Peele and Chelsea Peretti, Judd Apatow and Leslie Mann.