Kristen Wiig, a multifaceted talent in the entertainment industry, was born on August 22, 1973, in Canandaigua, New York. She is the daughter of Laurie J. and Jon J. Wiig. Of Norwegian and Irish descent on her father's side and English and Scottish descent on her mother's, Wiig was raised with a diverse heritage. She graduated from Brighton High School and later attended the University of Arizona as an art major. During her time there, she took an acting class as an elective, which, upon her professor’s encouragement, inspired her to pursue acting professionally.
Wiig began her career in television with an early appearance on Spike TV’s reality satire, The Joe Schmo Show, where she portrayed the character “Dr. Pat,” a parody of a marriage counselor. Her breakthrough came when she joined the cast of Saturday Night Live (SNL) on November 12, 2005, during its 31st season. She remained a regular cast member until the end of season 37 in 2012. Her comedic timing and array of characters made her one of the show's standout performers and earned her significant recognition.
Transitioning from TV to film, Wiig appeared in Judd Apatow’s 2007 comedy Knocked Up as a passive-aggressive assistant. She followed that with roles in Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story, Forgetting Sarah Marshall (as a yoga instructor), and Paul, in which she played one of the lead roles as Ruth Buggs. Her versatility extended further with appearances in films like MacGruber and the animated hits Despicable Me and Despicable Me 2. She also featured in Andrew Jarecki’s All Good Things.
In 2011, Wiig co-wrote and starred in the critically acclaimed comedy film Bridesmaids, released on May 13. The film was a commercial success, grossing nearly $288 million worldwide, and received nominations for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy at the Golden Globe Awards. Wiig herself earned nominations for a Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy, an Academy Award, and a BAFTA for Best Original Screenplay, underscoring both her writing and acting talents.
| Birth Date: | 22 Aug, 1973 |
| Age: | 46 yrs |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Canandaigua |
| Education: | University of Arizona Brighton High School |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | American actress and comedian |
| Spouse: | Hayes Hargrove[2005-2009] |
| Net Worth 2021: | 25 million |
