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Megan Stalter is solidifying her status as one of the most dynamic comedic voices of her generation, culminating this past week with her selection as one of Time magazine’s TIME100 Next rising stars for 2025, a coveted honor recognizing influential emerging talent across fields. According to Time, Stalter’s inventive humor and boundary-pushing performances are actively shaping the comedy landscape and defining the next era of popular culture. The buzz around this accolade has histrionically upstaged even some established stars, as talk around the TIME100 Next list sent her name trending on X and Instagram, with fellow nominees and industry voices celebrating her ascent.
It’s been a whirlwind of public appearances for Stalter. Last week, she stepped out at the 2025 Emmys in an outfit that became an overnight social media sensation—not sequins but a crisp white t-shirt, blue jeans, and flat shoes, a statement in contrast to the red carpet glam, described by AOL as “choosing peace.” The look was widely shared and discussed for its understated cool and message of authenticity.
Stalter’s comedic chops were also on display at the MTV Video Music Awards on September 7, where she introduced the breakout musical guest Sombr. The Poly Spotlight notes her segment was one of the most charming bridges of the night, with Stalter’s signature wit setting the tone for the act’s playful, flirtatious performance. Yet, the VMAs brought an extra jolt of viral fame when, as reported by Just Jared, several fan accounts hilariously misidentified her as Kesha or Ava Max while she posed with Ariana Grande. Ariana herself got in on the fun, commenting “i love you sm” on Megan’s post about the mix-up, turning a case of mistaken identity into another round of internet affection for the Hacks star.
Behind the scenes, Stalter has been seen filming the fifth and final season of the Emmy-winning series Hacks alongside Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder in New York, as documented by Tom & Lorenzo. Rumors swirl about possible storyline directions, but as of now, filming is confirmed and fans can expect more of her scene-stealing Kayla in the coming year.
Her signature “Hi Gay!” videos continue to rack up millions of views on TikTok and X, gently ribbing corporate attempts to cash in on Pride. According to Upworthy, these videos—and Stalter’s openness about queer joy—have earned her an unofficial title as "the Mariah Carey of Pride Month." While no major new stand-up tour or business launch has been reported in the past week, multiple outlets and industry insiders are openly speculating about potential solo projects in development. For now, Stalter’s professional momentum and cultural cachet are clearly at an all-time high.
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