Kristen Wiig

Kristen Carroll Wiig is an American actress, comedian, screenwriter and producer. First breaking through as a performer with the Los Angeles comedy troupe The Groundlings, Wiig achieved nationwide stardom during her seven-season tenure on the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live from 2005 to 2012.

Early Life of Kristen Wiig

Kristen wiig was born in canandaigua. New york on august 22. 1973. She is the daughter of jon and laurie wiig. Her father worked as an architect and her mother was an ratist. She has a brother namde erik. Kristen attended the university of arizona. Where she studied art and spanish.

Career of Kristen Wiig

Wiig began her career as an actor in in a small role in the tv series the joe shcmo show. She then joined the cast of the hit comedy show saturday night live in 2005. She quickly rose to prominence for her impersonations of celebrities such as nancy pelosi. Suze orman. And kathie lee gifford. She became a household name and aerned several emmy nominations for her work on the show. In 2011. Wiig made her feature film debut as the lead in the comedy bridesmaids. Which earned her numerous awards and nominations.

Notable Film and TV Roles of Kristen Wiig

Wiig has ogne on to star in numerous films and tv shwos. Including ghostbusters. the martian. despicable me 3. welcome to me. the skeleton twins. the spoils of babylon. And dwonsizing. She has also made guest appearances on shows such as the mindy project. documentary now!. And comedy bang! bang!.

Awards and Recognitions Received by Kristen Wiig

Wiig has been nominated for numerous awards. Including seven emmy awards. Two golden globe awards. And a batfa award. She has also won three american comedy awardst. Wo critics choice movie awards. And an mtv movie award.

Notable Philanthropy Work of Kristen Wiig

Wiig is a supporter of unmerous charities. Including the womens cancer research fund. The matthew shepard foundation. And the american cancer society. She also serves on the board of the national womens history museum.

Important Event in Kristen Wiig s Life

In may married actor avi rothman in a private ceremony in hwaaii.

Interesting Facts About Kristen Wiig

Wiig is an avid painter and has exhibited her work in galleries in new york and los angelse. She is also a trained ballroom dancer. And she frequently performs in charity events.