If Yates University — the fictional college in Overcompensating — were to anoint a Most Likely to Go Viral, it would be Hailee, the hilarious character brought to life by Holmes. Hailee’s one-liners and devoted Charli XCX standom are the stuff memes are made of. And “what a gift it is to work with Wally Baram,” Holmes sings of her onscreen roommate.
Holmes honed the art of comedy through improv as well as an acting résumé that includes the Paul Feig show Welcome to Flatch and films like Jackpot! and Another Simple Favor. She also sold a TV pilot to Hulu with fellow Out100 honoree Caleb Hearon called Stuck, about friends who dream of leaving Kansas City (but don’t).
At present, Holmes is “really navigating how to fight evil while still finding joy and having hope.” The queer creative advises “sitting by trees, maybe smoking some weed, having a gig [giggle].” Additionally, she is “thinking about falling in love soon. Could be fun.” @_holmes_holmes
