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Bill Maher through the years, from standup days to 'Real Time' on HBO

April 11, 2025Updated June 26, 2026, 7:58 p.m. ET
Comedian Bill Maher has racked up countless headlines and dozens of Emmy nominations in his three decades of offering political commentary on "Politically Incorrect" then later "Real Time with Bill Maher," which has aired on HBO since 2003. The Cornell grad boasts a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and a contentious relationship with President Donald Trump, whom he’s often criticized — but also praised as an "effective" politician with good "political instincts." See Maher's appearances and accomplishments through the years, starting with CAA's pre-Oscar party on Feb. 28, 2025.
Comedian Bill Maher has racked up countless headlines and dozens of Emmy nominations in his three decades of offering political commentary on "Politically Incorrect" then later "Real Time with Bill Maher," which has aired on HBO since 2003. The Cornell grad boasts a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and a contentious relationship with President Donald Trump, whom he’s often criticized — but also praised as an "effective" politician with good "political instincts." See Maher's appearances and accomplishments through the years, starting with CAA's pre-Oscar party on Feb. 28, 2025.
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Bill Maher attends the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Mark Guiducci at Los Angeles County Museum of Art on March 15, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.
Bill Maher attends the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Mark Guiducci at Los Angeles County Museum of Art on March 15, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif.
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Bill Maher attends a game between the New York Mets and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on June 3, 2025 in Los Angeles, Calif.
Bill Maher attends a game between the New York Mets and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on June 3, 2025 in Los Angeles, Calif.
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From left, Emilie Livingston, Jeff Goldblum and Bill Maher attend the CAA pre-Oscar party at Sunset Tower Hotel on March 8, 2024, in Los Angeles.
From left, Emilie Livingston, Jeff Goldblum and Bill Maher attend the CAA pre-Oscar party at Sunset Tower Hotel on March 8, 2024, in Los Angeles.
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The "Real Time with Bill Maher" host is seen in an episode from the series' Season 21, which aired in 2023.
The "Real Time with Bill Maher" host is seen in an episode from the series' Season 21, which aired in 2023.
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Michael B. Jordan and Bill Maher watch Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinal Playoffs between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors at Crypto.com Arena on May 12, 2023, in Los Angeles.
Michael B. Jordan and Bill Maher watch Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinal Playoffs between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors at Crypto.com Arena on May 12, 2023, in Los Angeles.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Bill Maher attend the Los Angeles premiere of "LBJ" at ArcLight Hollywood on Oct. 24, 2017, in Hollywood, California.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Bill Maher attend the Los Angeles premiere of "LBJ" at ArcLight Hollywood on Oct. 24, 2017, in Hollywood, California.
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Bill Maher attends a DuJour Magazine celebration in honor of 12 seasons of "Real Time with Bill Maher" at UP & DOWN presented on June 23, 2014, in New York City.
Bill Maher attends a DuJour Magazine celebration in honor of 12 seasons of "Real Time with Bill Maher" at UP&DOWN presented on June 23, 2014, in New York City.
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Bill Maher performs at the Orleans Hotel & Casino on July 2, 2011, in Las Vegas.
Bill Maher performs at the Orleans Hotel & Casino on July 2, 2011, in Las Vegas.
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From left, Bill Maher, director Joel Schumacher and actress Demi Moore pose at the 13th annual Costume Designers Guild Awards at the Beverly Hilton hotel on Feb. 22, 2011, in Beverly Hills, California.
From left, Bill Maher, director Joel Schumacher and actress Demi Moore pose at the 13th annual Costume Designers Guild Awards at the Beverly Hilton hotel on Feb. 22, 2011, in Beverly Hills, California.
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Bill Maher speaks at the 13th annual Costume Designers Guild Awards at the Beverly Hilton hotel on Feb. 22, 2011, in Beverly Hills, California.
Bill Maher speaks at the 13th annual Costume Designers Guild Awards at the Beverly Hilton hotel on Feb. 22, 2011, in Beverly Hills, California.
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Bill Maher and Mario Lopez are seen on the outdoor set of "Extra" at The Grove on Sept. 21, 2010, in Los Angeles.
Bill Maher and Mario Lopez are seen on the outdoor set of "Extra" at The Grove on Sept. 21, 2010, in Los Angeles.
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Bill Maher, center, is joined by Seth MacFarlane (left) and Larry King at Maher's Hollywood Walk of Fame star ceremony in Hollywood, California, on Sept. 14, 2010.
Bill Maher, center, is joined by Seth MacFarlane (left) and Larry King at Maher's Hollywood Walk of Fame star ceremony in Hollywood, California, on Sept. 14, 2010.
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Bill Maher poses with his star at the ceremony at his Hollywood Walk of Fame star ceremony in Hollywood, California, on Sept. 14, 2010.
Bill Maher poses with his star at the ceremony at his Hollywood Walk of Fame star ceremony in Hollywood, California, on Sept. 14, 2010.
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Bill Maher presents the Bill of Rights Award to the Chicks at the American Civil Liberties Union Bill of Rights dinner and silent auction held at the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel on Dec. 11, 2006, in Beverly Hills, California.
Bill Maher presents the Bill of Rights Award to the Chicks at the American Civil Liberties Union Bill of Rights dinner and silent auction held at the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel on Dec. 11, 2006, in Beverly Hills, California.
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Bill Maher speaks at the Amazon Fishbowl with Bill Maher at the Shop during the 2006 Sundance Film Festival on Jan. 23, 2006, in Park City, Utah.
Bill Maher speaks at the Amazon Fishbowl with Bill Maher at the Shop during the 2006 Sundance Film Festival on Jan. 23, 2006, in Park City, Utah.
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King Bert, Bill Maher and Bishop Don "Magic" Juan pose at HBO's annual pre-Golden Globe reception at Chateau Marmont on Jan. 14, 2006, in Los Angeles.
King Bert, Bill Maher and Bishop Don "Magic" Juan pose at HBO's annual pre-Golden Globe reception at Chateau Marmont on Jan. 14, 2006, in Los Angeles.
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Bill Maher, posing with Karrine Steffans (left) and Halle Berry, arrives at the HBO Emmy afterparty at The Plaza at the Pacific Design Center on Sept. 18, 2005, in West Hollywood, California.
Bill Maher, posing with Karrine Steffans (left) and Halle Berry, arrives at the HBO Emmy afterparty at The Plaza at the Pacific Design Center on Sept. 18, 2005, in West Hollywood, California.
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Bill Maher and Donald Trump attend the 56th annual Primetime Emmy Awards at the Shrine Auditorium on Sept. 19, 2004, in Los Angeles.
Bill Maher and Donald Trump attend the 56th annual Primetime Emmy Awards at the Shrine Auditorium on Sept. 19, 2004, in Los Angeles.
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Bill Maher appears on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" at the NBC Studios on April 21, 2004, in Burbank, California.
Bill Maher appears on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" at the NBC Studios on April 21, 2004, in Burbank, California.
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Bill Maher performs at the Comedy Store for a one-night-only standup show on April 23, 2003, in Hollywood, California.
Bill Maher performs at the Comedy Store for a one-night-only standup show on April 23, 2003, in Hollywood, California.
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Bill Maher and Arianna Huffington at the premiere of "Collateral Damage" at the Village Theater in Los Angeles, Ca. Monday, Feb. 4, 2002.
Bill Maher and Arianna Huffington at the premiere of "Collateral Damage" at the Village Theater in Los Angeles, Ca. Monday, Feb. 4, 2002.
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Bill Maher, Playboy founder Hugh Hefner and actor Kato Kaelin pose at Joya Club on Nov. 17, 2001, in Beverly Hills, California. At the time, Maher was hosting "Politically Incorrect," a Comedy Central show that later aired on ABC.
Bill Maher, Playboy founder Hugh Hefner and actor Kato Kaelin pose at Joya Club on Nov. 17, 2001, in Beverly Hills, California. At the time, Maher was hosting "Politically Incorrect," a Comedy Central show that later aired on ABC.
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Comedians Drew Carey, left, and Bill Maher pose together on July 23, 2001, at ABC's summer press tour all-star party at the Huntington Library in San Marino, California.
Comedians Drew Carey, left, and Bill Maher pose together on July 23, 2001, at ABC's summer press tour all-star party at the Huntington Library in San Marino, California.
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Pamela Anderson and Bill Maher host the PETA 21st anniversary party on Sept. 8, 2001, in New York City.
Pamela Anderson and Bill Maher host the PETA 21st anniversary party on Sept. 8, 2001, in New York City.
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Bill Maher attends the launch party for the DrDrew.com show "Drive Me Crazy" on April 25, 2000, at the House of Blues in Los Angeles.
Bill Maher attends the launch party for the DrDrew.com show "Drive Me Crazy" on April 25, 2000, at the House of Blues in Los Angeles.
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Comedian Bill Maher circa 1999.
Comedian Bill Maher circa 1999.
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