If you think you’ve heard it all, Ms. Pat is here to prove you wrong. Known for her fierce honesty and sharp-edged humor, the Emmy-nominated star of “The Ms. Pat Show,” brings her “Hot and Flashy” tour to Richmond’s Carpenter Theatre at Dominion Energy Center on Nov. 16. With a no-filter approach that slices through the everyday and the outrageous, Ms. Pat turns her life’s rawest moments into comedy gold, from a hard-knock start in Atlanta to standing ovations in Hollywood.

It’s been a long road to success for Patricia Williams, known to fans as Ms. Pat, and it’s been paved with grit, hustle and a willingness to laugh at her own pain. From a teenage mom in the rough streets of Atlanta to a celebrated figure in the entertainment world, Ms. Pat’s rise is nothing short of extraordinary. Along the way, she’s turned tragedy into comedy, weaving dark humor into her story of survival. Her authenticity has made her a beloved figure on stage and screen, with her unfiltered style leaving audiences in stitches and critics praising her unapologetic voice.

Her groundbreaking show, “The Ms. Pat Show” that dives into her wild journey from drug dealer to suburban mom, has been a critical success, with a fourth season premiering earlier this year on BET+. The show has earned praise for its raw portrayal of real-life struggles, combined with Ms. Pat’s signature humor.

But that’s not her only show. Season two of her court show, “Ms. Pat Settles It,” also airs on BET, where she dishes out her no-nonsense judgments on everything from financial responsibility for dog poop to the etiquette of wig-wearing.

Beyond the TV and courtroom, Ms. Pat is also set to star alongside Nicole Richie in a remake of the ’90s cult classic “Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead,” and her stand-up special, “Y’All Wanna Hear Something Crazy?,” directed by Robert Townsend and produced by Wanda Sykes, is streaming on Netflix.

But it’s not just her projects that make Ms. Pat stand out — it’s her journey. She didn’t get to the top by playing by the rules. As a convicted felon, she faced constant barriers to employment, but she refused to let them hold her back. Her big break came when a caseworker in a back-to-work program suggested she try stand-up.

“She thought I was funny, and I thought, why not?” she recalls. “Open mic became a healing method. It was almost like going to counseling.”

From there, things snowballed. Her sharp observations and raw delivery began attracting attention from podcasts with huge audiences, like Marc Maron and Joe Rogan, and soon, Hollywood came calling.

But even with the doors beginning to open, rejections came often as well.

“You don’t hurt my feelings by telling me no,” she says. “You make me want to try harder. Eventually, the doors will open.”

And open they did. Executive producer John Ratler reached out with the idea of creating a sitcom and “The Ms. Pat Show” was born.

Today, Ms. Pat’s resilience and relentless pursuit of her dreams have earned her praise from late-night comedians like Seth Meyers and Jimmy Kimmel. Despite the fame, she hasn’t lost touch with her roots.

“I don’t dwell on anything I don’t have control of,” she said. “I forgive. I laugh and keep it moving.”

From the hardships of her past to the bright lights of the stage, Ms. Pat has built an empire on the foundation of her own story. And she’s just getting started. Ms. Pat comes to the Carpenter Theatre on Nov. 16. Tickets are $35 to $115.