Comedian Kat Timpf Celebrates the Arrival of Her First Child Just 15 Hours After Receiving a Breast Cancer Diagnosis. Kat Timpf, a comedian and new mother, was diagnosed with breast cancer shortly before the birth of her first child last week. The Fox News contributor and panelist on ‘Gutfeld!’ shared both significant life events in a post she termed ‘An Unconventional Birth Announcement’ on her social media channels. In her announcement, Timpf, 36, expressed, ‘Last week, I welcomed my first child into the world. Approximately fifteen hours prior to my labor, I was diagnosed with breast cancer.’ She confirmed the birth of her son with her husband, Cameron Friscia, a former Army Ranger whom she wed in 2021. Timpf reassured her followers by stating that her cancer is classified as Stage 0, and her doctor is ‘confident that it almost certainly hasn’t spread.’ The commentator, comedian, and podcaster had recently disclosed her pregnancy, and her second book, titled ‘I Used to Like You Until… (How Binary Thinking Divides Us),’ was published on September 10. ‘As I’ve explained to the few people I’ve managed to tell about it so far: Don’t freak out. It’s just, like, a little bit of cancer,’ she remarked, adding that her best course of action is to undergo a double mastectomy. She did not specify the type of breast cancer she has. ‘Still, it was not a chill day,’ she commented. ‘I mean to say the least!’ Timpf, who announced her pregnancy in July, recounted waking up the day before her delivery, more than a week past her due date, feeling ‘consumed’ with the desire to ‘get the baby out.’ By that afternoon, however, she found herself ‘waddling around from appointment to appointment, discussing how to get the cancer out.’ She went into spontaneous labor later that night. ‘The good news? People who work at hospitals…’On April 5, 2021, it was reported that both mother and baby are in good health, although the mother is battling cancer. The author of ‘You Can’t Joke About That’ and ‘I Used to Like You Until…’ shared that her forthcoming three months of maternity leave will differ significantly from her expectations, as she is still acclimating to her new circumstances. ‘As I confront the trials of new motherhood alongside cancer, I am learning to cherish each moment. I feel fortunate that we identified the cancer at an early stage; I am thankful to be the mother of my son. I may be partial, but he is truly remarkable — not solely because he may have contributed to saving my life,’ she stated. The host of ‘Sincerely, Kat’ expressed her appreciation to her supporters as she embarks on this unexpectedly tumultuous journey. ‘Here’s to resilience, to miracles amidst chaos, and to finding humor and hope even in the most difficult times.’ In a separate announcement, Fox News appointed Will Cain to take over Neil Cavuto’s position as the daily afternoon host. Cain, who previously worked with ESPN, joined Fox News in 2020 and co-hosted ‘Fox & Friends Weekend.’ On January 13, 2025, a July article for Fox News revealed her pregnancy and clarified her political affiliation as neither Republican nor Democrat. The libertarian entertainer admitted that she had never contemplated motherhood until she met her husband. ‘Meeting him made me realize that having children could indeed be a fulfilling experience,’ she reflected. ‘Part of it stemmed from a feeling that something was lacking in my life. Part of it was mere curiosity. Part of it was the sense that I had already experienced everything else. And, as trivial as it may seem, I thought it would be entertaining.’ Timpf openly discussed her pregnancy in a September interview with The Times, where she acknowledged facing criticism for her previous decision not to have children.For many years, I endured derogatory remarks… then I became pregnant, and one might assume that this was what those individuals wished for, correct? I did not seek their validation, yet now they are expressing, ‘Could you please refrain from discussing your pregnancy?’ Some of these detractors are the very same individuals!” she stated.
“Certain people will perpetually seek reasons to criticize. I find the mindset of, ‘Oh, you’re not the first person to experience pregnancy,’ quite frustrating. I am fully aware of that! Nevertheless, this is my inaugural journey into pregnancy! Life can often seem monotonous, and there are so few instances that inspire genuine awe and excitement about living. I have felt so emotionally exhausted that at times I simply think, let me relish this! Are you truly upset that I am joyful and excited about welcoming a child?”
