Award-Winning Actress, Writer & Producer
Kristen Wiig: Biography at a Glance
- Kristen Wiig is known for her standout run on Saturday Night Live, where she created some of the show’s most iconic characters and earned four Emmy nominations for her work.
- She also co-wrote and starred in Bridesmaids, a groundbreaking film that earned her an Oscar nomination and helped redefine what female-led comedy could look like on screen.
- She stars in the hit Apple TV+ series, Palm Royale, alongside the likes of Ricky Martin, Leslie Bibb, and Laura Dern, among others.
- From The Martian to Wonder Woman 1984, Wiig has balanced roles in major studio films with celebrated performances in indie hits like The Skeleton Twins.
- Wiig's other notable films include Knocked Up, Adventureland, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Ghostbusters, and Where'd You Go, Bernadette.
- Her voice work spans global franchises like Despicable Me and How to Train Your Dragon, as well as acclaimed animated series like Bless the Harts and Big Mouth.
- As a writer, producer, and performer, Wiig shares an inside look at building stories that connect. She blends humor, honesty, and originality across platforms and genres.
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Biography
From her iconic performances on Saturday Night Live to the breakout film Bridesmaids, Kristen Wiig has become a formidable voice in the industry not only as an actor but as a writer and producer. Wiig has been nominated for twelve Emmy Awards, two SAG Awards, a Golden Globe Award, A BAFTA award, and received an Oscar nomination for co-writing Bridesmaids.
Wiig stars as “Barbara Ann Minerva,” aka “Cheetah,” one of Wonder Woman’s oldest recurring villains, alongside Gal Gadot in the film Wonder Woman 1984, directed by Patty Jenkins. WW 1984 is Warner Bros.' follow-up to the record-breaking Wonder Woman, which made over $822 million at the worldwide box office. Wonder Woman 1984 marks Wiig’s debut into the DC comics/action franchise universe.
Wiig co-wrote, produced, and stars in the comedy Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar, which she co-wrote alongside Annie Mumolo. The duo also co-wrote Bridesmaids and star as “Barb” (Mumolo) and “Star” (Wiig), two middle-aged best friends who leave their small midwestern town to go on vacation to Vista Del Mar, Florida, where they find themselves entangled in adventure, love, and a villainous plot. The film is produced by Wiig, Mumolo, and Gloria Sanchez Productions (Jessica Elbaum, Will Ferrell, Adam McKay) and directed by Josh Greenbaum.
Wiig lent her voice as the lead character, “Jenny Hart,” in FOX’s animated series, Bless the Harts, which she also executive produced. Wiig also has a supporting role in the Netflix film A Boy Called Christmas.
Previous film credits include Alexander Payne’s Downsizing, alongside Matt Damon; Darren Aronofsky’s Mother!; Ridley Scott’s Golden Globe-winning and Oscar-nominated The Martian, Ben Stiller's The Secret Life of Walter Mitty; and Richard Linklater’s Where’d You Go, Bernadette, alongside Cate Blanchett.
Wiig's extensive voice work has been a part of some of the most successful animated films, including the Despicable Me franchise (“Lucy”); the How to Train Your Dragon franchise (“Ruffnut”), and Sony Pictures’ Sausage Party (“Brenda”). Other voice credits include the Netflix show, Big Mouth, in which she voices “Jessi’s Vagina”; Cartoon Network's The Looney Toons Show, for which Wiig received an Emmy nomination; The Simpsons; and the Oscar-nominated film, Her, to which she lent her voice as “SexyKitten”.
Wiig's varied performances in independent films has included some of her most lauded work including; Craig Johnson’s critically-acclaimed The Skeleton Twins, in which she starred opposite Bill Hader; Sebastian Silva's Nasty Baby, written and directed by Silva (“Crystal Fairy”); the critically-acclaimed drama The Diary of a Teenage Girl, directed by Marielle Heller and Welcome to Me, directed by Shira Piven and produced by Wiig and Gary Sanchez Productions.
Select television performances include her portrayal of Pamela Brinton in two seasons of Will Forte’s Emmy-nominated comedy series Last Man on Earth; her portrayal of “Courtney” in Netflix’s remake Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp and Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later; and her role in the Will Ferrell-produced IFC series, The Spoils of Babylon, for which she received Emmy and SAG nominations. Wiig has also guest-starred in NBC’s 30 Rock, HBO’s Bored to Death, Arrested Development, Comedy Central’s Drunk History, and IFC’s Flight of the Conchords and Portlandia.
Additional film credits include Paul Feig’s Ghostbusters; Ben Stiller's Zoolander 2, Liza Johnson’s Hateship Loveship; Adam McKay’s Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues, in which she stars as “Chani Lastnamé”, opposite Steve Carell; Judd Apatow’s Knocked Up; Girl Most Likely; Friends with Kids; Greg Mottola’s Paul and Adventureland; All Good Things alongside Ryan Gosling; Macgruber alongside Will Forte; Drew Barrymore’s Whip It; Ghost Town and Walk Hard.
Wiig spent seven seasons as a cast member on Saturday Night Live. During her time on SNL, Wiig received four Emmy nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, playing such memorable characters as the “Target Lady,” Lawrence Welk singer “Doonese,” the constant one-upper “Penelope,” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and Suze Orman. Wiig was also nominated for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for her return as a host on the show.
Wiig co-wrote, produced, and starred in the critically acclaimed breakout film Bridesmaids, co-written with Annie Mumolo, for which they were nominated for an Academy Award, Writers Guild of America Award, and BAFTA Award for Best Original Screenplay. Wiig was also nominated for a Golden Globe for Lead Actress in a Comedy or Musical. The film was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical. Bridesmaids also received a SAG nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture.
A native of Rochester, New York, Wiig began her career as a main company member of the Los Angeles-based improvisational and sketch comedy group, The Groundlings.
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The Art of Creating Work That Lasts
Kristen Wiig reflects on her path from improv stages to iconic screen roles, sharing lessons from a career that’s spanned sketch comedy, blockbuster films, animation, and indie darlings. With her signature humor and sharp creative voice, she dives into what it means to take risks, build characters that resonate, and collaborate meaningfully both on and off screen. Drawing from projects like Bridesmaids and Saturday Night Live, Wiig offers a behind-the-scenes look at how lasting work is made and how staying funny and curious is the best place to start.
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