Sometimes laughter is the best medicine. 

Legendary comedian Marlon WayansSpecial HBO Max stand up You know what it is is nominated for The Comedy Act of 2021 at the 2021 People’s Choice Awards, and the White Chicks star exclusively shared his reaction with CelebHomes News on Oct. 29. 

Wayans explained, “I just wanted a quick note to say that I am very excited about being nominated as a People’s Choice Award.” “It’s amazing to be nominated for this prestigious award by the people.”

He continued, “When it was the tail end of the pandemic that I went out to do standing up, it wasn’t long before I realized I was depressed. While a lot had occurred to me, it was not all bad. My mom died and I experienced a lot. I felt a deep sense of depression, something I’d never felt before. I felt like I had to get on the stage and make people laugh. It was like a calling. People needed to laugh. I realized that it wasn’t people who needed to have a good time, but me.