Heather Shaw and Lilly Jean Coiner

Stand-up comedian and popular TikTok personality, with nearly 3 million followers, Heather Shaw doesn’t mince words on her career path: “With this face, I kind of had no choice. I’ve always wanted to be a comedian and knew that’s what I was going to do with my life.” Her wife, Lilly Jean Coiner, on the other hand, credits her late father, Andrew T. Coiner, also an attorney in Kentucky. “I grew up seeing people thanking my father for helping them through some of their most difficult moments, and I wanted to emulate that positive impact,” she says. Coiner pays it forward with her expertise in professional license regulation, creating safe spaces at work for members of the LGBTQ+ community. The two tied the knot this past New Year’s Eve, and say they inspire and support each other, sharing a deep joie de vivre. Shaw has publicly said that Coiner is the funnier one in the relationship—and if anyone knows the power of comedy, it’s her. “If someone is going through a breakup or just has had a rough day, at least they can view my content and forget about it for a minute,” Shaw says. Looking ahead, Shaw is excited about her first stand-up special, Alright, See Ya!, which debuted May 14 on YouTube, a new tour, and acting. Coiner aspires to “continued happiness and inner peace.” Both look forward to doing life together. –MH