| Birth name | Leonarda Gjoni |
|---|---|
| Birth place | Montenegro |
| Citizenship | United States |
| Medium | Stand-up comedy, television, film, social media, podcasting |
| Genre | Satire, political satire, observational comedy |
| Subjects | American politics, human sexuality, leisure, current events |
| Website | leonardaisfunny.com |
| Youtube id | UCEQ3H4Gdxjc0J-jx6WzpxYQ |
|---|---|
| Youtube display name | Leonarda Jonie |
| Youtube years active | 2014–present |
| Youtube genre | Comedy |
| Youtube subscribers | 336 thousand |
| Youtube views | 72.3 million |
| Stats update | February 13, 2026 |
Leonarda Jonie (born Leonarda Gjoni) is a Montenegrin-American[1] comedian and political commentator based in Austin, Texas.[2][3][4]
Early life and career
Jonie was born in Montenegro to a Albanian father and a Montenegrin mother[1] and raised in New York City.[3] She moved from New York to Austin, Texas to further her stand-up comedy career.[5]
Style and reception
Jonie’s comedy has been characterized by supporters as deliberately confrontational and provocative, often addressing topics that many audiences find uncomfortable or taboo. In interviews, she has stated that her intent is to challenge prevailing social narratives rather than to appeal to consensus opinion.[5]
She has been featured in such films, television series and podcasts as Jersey Shore Massacre,[6] Normal World and Kill Tony.[7]
Views
Jonie has been critical on the issue of transgenderism, stating "body mutilation" is not an identity and is opposed to gender-affirming care.[5] Her views on transgenderism have been called in the media a "nice reminder that transphobia is an increasingly intersectional endeavor."[8] In an interview with Glenn Beck's Blaze Media, Jonie clarified her position on the transgender issue, saying, "I'm very radical in this position, apparently, even though it's a very normal position."[5]
She has also criticized the red pill conservative movement saying about certain right of center podcasts, "Some of the guys on there just have this unbelievable hatred of women. This misogyny. Then they're couching it in the right-wing 'red-pilled movement' to give it a sort of legitimacy that it doesn't have," adding, "Men and women shouldn't be at war with each other."[5]
In 2025, Jonie became the subject of further controversy after comments made on Stew Peters' podcast about Ohio born 2024 United States Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy. She later stated on social media that she would not rest until Ramaswamy was deported back to the country he came from and referred to India as a "shit hole."[9] The comments brought about widespread condemnation.[10] [11]
References
- ^ "She Is STILL The Most BANNED Woman In The WORLD! - Hodgetwins Podcast - Leonarda Jonie". YouTube. Retrieved 2026-02-13.
- ^ "Leonarda Jonie: Live in Phoenix". The Arizona Republic
- ^ "Leonarda Jonie: Live in San Diego". Coronado Eagle and Journal
- ^ L'Heureux, TJ (January 29, 2025). "Mesa's 12 West Brewing sorry racist comedy show attracted neo-Nazis". Phoenix New Times
- ^ Chapados, Andrew (April 29, 2024). "Blaze News original: 'Stop going to war': Leonarda Jonie explains why 'red pill' content won't make liberal women change their minds". Blaze Media. Archived April 29, 2024 at the Wayback Machine.
- ^ Jesus, Brendan (August 11, 2025). "'Jersey Shore Massacre' Review: An Overlooked Gem?". Horror Press
- ^ "Leonardo Jonie". IMDb
- ^ Rouner, Jef (May 5, 2022). "Opinion: Rudz to Host Another Transphobic Comedy Trashfire". Houston Press
- ^ "'Vivek was born in Ohio, you in Albania...' Comedian roasted". The Times of India. September 24, 2025.
- ^ "H-1B hate speech against Indians sparks outrage: Far-right hustler Stew Peters' racist tirade goes viral". The Times of India. December 30, 2024.
- ^ "Leonarda Jonie discusses provocative comedy and cultural taboos". Blaze Media. April 29, 2024.