Still in college when she made her movie debut as Steve Martin's impossibly gorgeous daughter in the 1991 hit
Father of the Bride, Williams seemed poised to become the next big ingenue. But while she didn’t lack for work, she never fulfilled her initial promise. Except for its successful sequel, most of her post-
Bride projects were failures, although she did win critical acclaim for her relatable performance on the short-lived drama
Relativity. In 2001, she landed a supporting role on the family sitcom
According to Jim as Jim Belushi's quirky sister-in-law, and while she had little to do, at least she was steadily employed. Two years later, Williams finally became a real-life bride when she wed country singer Brad Paisley.
Kimberly Williams-Paisley Fast Facts:
- Took time off from college to star in Father of the Bride (1991).
- Made her Broadway debut in The Last Night of Ballyhoo in 1998.
- Supports the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research and St. Jude's Hospital.
- Appeared in several of husband Brad Paisley's music videos, including "I'm Gonna Miss Her (The Fishin' Song)" and "Little Moments."
- Kimberly Williams-Paisley Relationships:
- Gurney Williams - Father
- Jay Williams - Brother
- Linda Williams - Mother
- William Huckleberry Paisley - Son
- Brad Paisley - Husband
- Ashley Williams - Sister
- College:
- Northwestern University, Evanston, IL (Bachelor's in Speech, 1993)
