Judd Apatow is using his comedic influence to help those affected by Hurricane Helene. He will host a benefit comedy show in Atlanta for the American Red Cross and storm victims, as reported by FOX 5 Atlanta. The event is scheduled for November 3 at the Variety Playhouse and will feature comedians Jeff Foxworthy and Ricky Velez.
Tickets for the benefit show start at $25 and are available at axs.com. Apatow will also host a second event in New York City's Beacon Theatre on November 9 to support storm victims. This isn't his first fundraising effort; he recently organized a show in Los Angeles for Hurricane Milton victims in Florida. With hits like 'The 40-Year-Old Virgin' and 'The King of Staten Island' and three Primetime Emmy wins, Apatow brings strong appeal to his philanthropic efforts, according to FOX 5 Atlanta.
As mentioned in the same report, Atlanta native Jeff Foxworthy will bring his Southern humor to the show. In addition to his well-known redneck-themed routines, he has hosted game shows like 'Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?' and 'The American Bible Challenge'. Ricky Velez, recognized for his role in 'The King of Staten Island,' will also perform. Apatow has a long connection to Atlanta, working on projects like 'Anchorman 2' and having family ties, as his wife, Leslie Mann, starred in the locally produced The Change-up.
Apatow's charitable efforts reflect his diverse body of work, which includes films like 'Trainwreck' and the influential series 'Freaks and Geeks'. “It’s a fun opportunity to get to work with a wide variety of different people I like or look up to,“ he said in an interview with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, as mentioned in the WSBTV report. For locals wanting to enjoy a night of laughter while supporting a good cause, ticket information is available online.
