​Joy Carter is a British comedian, writer, actress and advocate for adoption & humour

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'I  know what you're thinking. I bet she was born in Nigeria raised by white missionaries and brought up in Scunthorpe? Yes you're right.'

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Joy's miracle 'against all the odd's' life story has shaped her character, career and sense of FUN! From her stage shows to advocacy work Joy is passionate about developing lasting change in the adoption, humour, and racial awareness working with communities, charities, organisations, churches, business and government. In 2008 Joy's humour was recognised when she was nominated for an Emma award in comedy and her career exploded. Joy now boasts many TV, film and broadcasting credits to her name and is constantly challenging herself engage, develop and develop her authentic voice and creative work.

 

Following a news interview for Channel 4 in 2006 about Madonna adopting black children suddenly Joy's life story went viral overnight reaching over 10 million people on channels such as BBC1, SKY, Channel 4 to name a few.  As the letters and emails poured in she realised there was so much more to humour and her life developed. Humour is Joy's name, mantra and now her work and advocacy. Joy is now committed to using her voice and platforms to champion better outcomes for adopted children and adults, teaching people to use laughter fully in the are areas of mental health and develop her comedic skills to push boundaries.

 

'The best change starts with a giggle'.

 

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