44 year-old comedian Rachel Dratch is pregnant

Comic actresses Rachel Dratch (L) and Amy Poehler pose as they arrive at The Kids Are All Right film premiere in New York June 30, 2010. REUTERS/Lily Bowers (UNITED STATES - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT)
Saturday Night Live alum Rachel Dratch hasn’t received much attention in the four years since she left the show. She’s been overshadowed by more successful former colleagues Tina Fey and Amy Poehler and was passed up for the Vanity Fair women of comedy issue in April, 2008. (They mentioned her briefly, even covering the fact that she was replaced on 30 Rock by Jane Krasinski, but didn’t ask her to be included in the photoshoot.) Dratch wondered at the time why she wasn’t included, and said “it was a dark day” when she saw the cover. She also lamented her lack of work, saying “I know you’re supposed to come up with fake stuff you’re doing. But honestly, I’m not doing much… I’m starting to go crazy. I’m ready for a job.”

Things are looking up for Dratch since she gave that quote in 2008. She’s earned many guest TV spots and a few movie roles since. She was included on the Saturday Night Live Betty White episode this year and, like Amy Poehler, she’s pregnant! People confirmed the news and her due month but doesn’t have details about the father:

42124, NEW YORK, NEW YORK - Wednesday June 30 2010. Rachel Dracht (left) and Amy Poehler attend a special screening of The Kids Are Alright at New York's Landmark Sunshine Cinemas. Amy, wife of Will Arnett, is expecting the couple's second child in autumn. Photograph:  Darla Khazei, PacificCoastNews.com

Looks like Amy Poehler’s baby-on-the-way will have a friend from the start: her former Saturday Night Live costar and pal, Rachel Dratch, is expecting her first child, PEOPLE has confirmed.

The actress, 44, is due in September but no other details – including the baby’s father – are available.

The news was first noted by New York, who observed Dratch sporting her own baby bump alongside Poehler at a June 30 movie premiere.

Dratch recently appeared on SNL with Poehler and Tina Fey, and has guest-starred in shows like Ugly Betty, Wizards of Waverly Place and 30 Rock. She’s also starred in films like I Hate Valentine’s Day and Spring Breakdown.

[From People]

Good for her! I wonder if the pregnancy was planned and if she needed help conceiving. Even at 44, accidents happen! Maybe we’ll see more of Dratch now that she’s going to be a mom.

42124, NEW YORK, NEW YORK - Wednesday June 30 2010. Rachel Dracht (left) and Amy Poehler attend a special screening of The Kids Are Alright at New York's Landmark Sunshine Cinemas. Amy, wife of Will Arnett, is expecting the couple's second child in autumn. Photograph:  Darla Khazei, PacificCoastNews.com

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  1. Siren6 says:

    I thought the looked pregnant when I first saw those photos with Amy Poehler!

  2. Mary Ann says:

    Aww, look at the cute preggos! This is nice news.

  3. denise says:

    You see there is still hope for Jennifer Aniston 😉

    Congrats
    I think they are both hilarious.

  4. Passion Flower. says:

    How sweet. Both their babies can be play dates. Congrats to her. She was hilarious on SNL along with Poeler,and Tina Fey.

  5. lucy2 says:

    Congrats to her!
    I always liked her on SNL, and was bummed for her that she got replaced on 30 Rock (though I completely love Jane K in the role).
    Glad to hear she’s doing well, and congrats on the pregnancy!

  6. Maritza says:

    Well good for her, being a mother will be the best job she’ll ever have. I miss her on SNL they should hire her more often.

  7. jc126 says:

    Aw, she must be so happy! Good for her.

  8. Eileen Yover says:

    I love her! I am an SNL junkie and have to try out every show the cast members end up in so I even watched her in King of Queens.

  9. Belle Epoch says:

    I think that photo is adorable! Two good friends pregnant at the same time – how cool! I can’t even imagine how hilarious they must be together. I want to go on a playdate with them.

  10. denise says:

    Debbie Downer and Mighty Bee will be the coolest moms ever! Pure insanity.

  11. k says:

    I read about this 2 weeks ago

  12. Captaine says:

    lmao @ somebody deleting my comment AGAIN.

  13. Gail says:

    LOL I’m way happy for her but this actually kind of scares the crap out of me. I’m 41 and thankful that my son is finally 18. Not that I will ever stop being his mommy, but I cannot even begin to imagine having to start all over again. Especially now. It’s true what they say about your 40’s, I am loving life! I totally do not want to have to stop and think about sitters and diapers when I want to go have fun.

  14. mr. stinky fishface says:

    She will always be Spence Olchins girlfriend from King Of Queens to me 😉

    Congrats to the mommas!

  15. Tia C says:

    Good for them, that’s cool!

    On a mean note, they both look AWFUL in these pix. You go to a movie premiere, at least brush your hair, and maybe wear something moderately attractive. Being pregnant is not an excuse to look like a total slob when you’re making a public appearance. *cue the haters*

  16. bellaluna says:

    @ Gail –

    Yeah, I feel you. My husband was lamenting the “empty nest” feeling, since our son had just turned 18 and our daughter was 15. I got pregnant at 38 and had our baby at 39. I turned 40 this year in May, the same month our baby boy turned one. Never, EVER complain about an empty nest!

    Don’t get me wrong, we absolutely adore him, but starting all over isn’t easy.

  17. kaligula says:

    she’s really talented. her impressions of barbara walters and liz taylor in some 30 rock spots, plus the lesbian cat trainer and the russian prostitute…omg, comedy gold. no one else could have done that! hope she gets something she’s worthy of asap, long term….

  18. lovelylaura says:

    I’m super happy for her – she was always one of my faves on SNL! I just hope Lorne brings her back this fall to do Elena Kagan, our Supreme Court nominee, ala Tina Fey appearing as Sarah Palin. Rachel is a DEAD RINGER for Elena, and she would totally bring down the house! Even better, bring both Tina and Rachel back together for a Dems vs. Reps bitchfight! Who’s with me? 🙂

  19. kim says:

    Yeah – you go girl! Love Rachel and Amy!

  20. Jen says:

    Seriously, it hurts my eyes to look at her. She’s like a god-damn troll.

  21. Taylor says:

    #15, actually it’s you that sounds rather “hateful.” Do you know what a “hater” is? It’s not people with an opinion that differs from yours. If you can’t tolerate contrary opinions, you shouldn’t post. Btw, good for them not feeling like they have to be Barbie dolls and can be comfy just like so many of the dudes do, esp. the comedy dudes. If they dolled up, you’d probably be picking them apart for that too. Congrats to RD, how wonderful

  22. Anastasia says:

    I’m assuming that was a really casual event they were at.

    And yeah, I’ve seen both of them look better, but you know what? Hell if they don’t look like they’re having a blast, so I say good for them! I’d rather have a great time than worry about how I look.

  23. Kate says:

    I read a comment on another website that said the father is comedian Will Forte.

  24. Shannon says:

    I love Rachel Dratch. I love that she is hilarious and that she refuses to get plastic surgery to look like everyone else in the business.

  25. Morgs says:

    Ha! Taylor. Re-read your post and take your own advice.

  26. yoohoo says:

    I really like her!!!
    Congratulations, Rachel! :O)

  27. The Bobster says:

    To find the father, look for a guy with a white cane.

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