The world has lost another legend today as it was confirmed that Joan Rivers passed away at the age of 81. Melissa Rivers confirmed the news in a written statement explaining that her mother was surrounded by family and friends when she passed. Rivers was known for her over the top personality, comedic timing, and controversial one-liners.
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Rivers was known for her work in comedy but also was able to branch out into a highly successful television and hosting career. She was also featured in many feature film cameos and roles. Rivers has been featured in a variety of films, even in a popular Marvel movie.
In honor of the Rivers and all of the laughs she provided to fans over the years, TheCelebrityCafe.com is counting down the top ten TV/movie roles and cameos provided by Rivers. Did your favorite not make the list? Comment below and add your favorite role and any memories of Rivers throughout her career.
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10. Iron Man 3
When movie goers think about Marvel movies, they don’t often think of Joan Rivers, but she was featured in the widely popular Iron Man 3.
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9. Hot in Cleveland
Rivers was known for making people laugh and her guest starring role on Hot in Cleveland brought out her comedic skills and had audiences laughing. Her skills along with Valerie Bertinelli, Jane Leeves, Wendie Malick and Betty White seemed like a match made in female comedy history.
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8. The Smurfs
Rivers was often able to add her voice to animated features because she could infuse her comedy and endless energy into different characters. She was featured back in the first Smurfs film as a party guest.
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7. Spaceballs
Spaceballs has a cult fan following and even featured a role for Rivers. She voiced the character of Dot Martix in the film.
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6. Suddenly Susan
Suddenly Susan was a popular comedy back in the late 90’s. Rivers was featured in a few episodes playing the character of Edie.
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5. Shrek 2
Shrek 2 featured Rivers in a cameo role but her voice stood out amongst the other actors. Rivers always had a positive energy and comedic timing in every role she worked on.
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4. Curb Your Enthusiasm
Curb Your Enthusiasm featured Rivers as herself and proved once again that she doesn't have to be playing a role to impress fans and show off her personality.
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3. Louie
Rivers was featured on Louie and was able to bring her comedic timing and personality to life on this show. TheCelebrityCafe.com featured an op/ed about her guest role on the film.
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2. The Apprentice
At the height of The Apprentice reality show, Joan Rivers went on the celebrity edition of the show and won the whole thing. She was able to impress Donald Trump and was a trailblazer on the show.
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1. Fashion Police
Rivers had made the E! Network her home, often hosting red carpets and most recently, hosting her own show, Fashion Police. This medium was able to highlight what Rivers did best, because she was able to make the audience laugh and didn’t hold back with her one-liners.