Leah Remini is an American actress, producer, author, and comedian. She is best known for her role as Carrie Heffernan on the CBS sitcom The King of Queens (1998–2007). She also starred in the television series Family Tools (2013), Kevin Can Wait (2016–2018), and Second Act (2018). Remini has also appeared in films such as Old School (2003), Shall We Dance? (2004), and The Exes (2011). She is currently a co-host on the talk show The Talk.