Ilana Wexler is Broad City's gleeful force of chaos — a hedonistic, work-averse, sex-positive free spirit whose boundless confidence and devotion to her best friend Abbi power the show's anarchic energy. Allergic to responsibility and bursting with appetite for life, Ilana is the id to Abbi's anxious ego.
Her arc is less about traditional growth than about the show's celebration of friendship and self-acceptance. Ilana cycles through jobs she refuses to take seriously, joyful sexual adventures, and schemes that drag Abbi into mayhem, her unshakable love for Abbi the one constant. The series uses her uninhibited confidence to satirize and celebrate millennial life, and her bond with Abbi is treated as the great romance of both their lives.
Ilana Glazer — co-creator and star — made Ilana an uproarious, irresistible original.
Key Episodes
S1 E1
What a Wonderful World
Ilana's chaotic energy and devotion to Abbi are established.
S5 E10
Broad City
Ilana faces the bittersweet evolution of her friendship with Abbi.
Ilana Wexler is one of the central figures in Broad City, a comedy series that aired on Comedy Central from 2014–2019. Within the narrative of Broad City, Ilana Wexler serves as a pivotal character whose decisions and relationships drive key story arcs throughout Seasons 1–5. The character's journey has been central to many of the show's most memorable and discussed moments.
Portrayed by Ilana Glazer, Ilana Wexler has become one of the most recognizable characters in modern television. Ilana Glazer's performance brings nuance and depth to the role, creating a character that resonates with audiences on both intellectual and emotional levels. Ilana Glazer's work has been recognized with 1 major award, reflecting the critical acclaim their portrayal has received.
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Ilana Glazer plays Ilana Wexler, whom she also co-created.
Ilana is the hedonistic, confident free spirit whose devotion to best friend Abbi powers the show's anarchic energy.
