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Kristen Wiig Biography

Birth Name:Kristen Carroll Wiig

Birth Place:Canandaigua, New York, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack, Producer, Writer

Fast Facts

Was named one of the Sexiest Vegetarian Celebrities of 2012 by PETA
Included in Time magazine's 2012 list of the 100 Most Influential People in the World
Born to artist Laurie and marina-runner Jon Wiig
At one time, worked as a waiter in the executive dining room of Universal Studios
Attended the University of Arizona to study art
Quote: "If you're creating anything at all, it's really dangerous to care about what people think․"
Known for her time as a cast member on "Saturday Night Live․"
Frequently collaborates with director Judd Apatow
Met actresses Maya Rudolph and Wendi McLendon-Covey while attending a wedding shower at the home of actrees Melissa McCarthy
Was inspired to write the screenplay for "Bridesmaids" after director Judd Apatow encouraged her to write something

Awards

2008Gold Derby TV Award-Variety Performer: winner
2009Gold Derby TV Award-Variety Performer: winner
2009Gotham Independent Film Award-Best Ensemble Performance: nominated
2009Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2010Dorian Award-TV Musical or Comedy Performance of the Year: nominated
2010Gold Derby TV Award-Variety Performance of the Decade: nominated
2010Gold Derby TV Award-Variety Performer: nominated
2010OFTA Television Award-Best Female Performance in a Fiction Program: nominated
2010Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2011ACCA-Best Original Screenplay: nominated
2011Golden Schmoes-Best Actress of the Year: nominated
2011IGN Award-Best Movie Actress: winner
2011OFTA Television Award-Best Female Performance in a Fiction Program: winner
2011PFCS Award-Best Ensemble Acting: nominated
2011Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2011Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actress: Comedy: nominated
2011Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Hissy Fit: nominated
2011WAFCA Award-Best Original Screenplay: nominated
2011WFCC Award-Best Comedic Actress: nominated
2012Oscar-Best Writing, Original Screenplay: nominated
2012Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
2012EDA Award-Best Writing, Original Screenplay: nominated
2012EDA Female Focus Award-Best Woman Screenwriter: winner
2012EDA Female Focus Award-Outstanding Achievement by a Woman in the Film Industry: nominated
2012BAFTA Film Award-Best Original Screenplay: nominated
2012BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Female Vocal Performance in a Television Series in a Supporting Role: nominated
2012BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series: nominated
2012BTVA People's Choice Voice Acting Award-Best Female Vocal Performance in a Television Series in a Supporting Role: winner
2012COFCA Award-Best Ensemble: nominated
2012DFCS Award-Best Screenplay: nominated
2012Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
2012Gold Derby TV Award-Variety Performer: winner
2012Gold Derby Film Award-Original Screenplay: nominated
2012Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical: nominated
2012INOCA-Best Actress: nominated
2012IFTA Award-Best International Actress: nominated
2012MTV Movie Award-Best Gut-Wrenching Performance: winner
2012MTV Movie Award-Best Female Performance: nominated
2012MTV Movie Award-Best Comedic Performance: nominated
2012OFTA Television Award-Best Female Performance in a Fiction Program: winner
2012OFTA Film Award-Best First Screenplay: winner
2012OFTA Television Award-Best Voice-Over Performance: nominated
2012OFTA Film Award-Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen: nominated
2012Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2012Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Voice-Over Performance: nominated
2012Rembrandt Award-Best International Actress (Beste Buitenlandse Actrice): nominated
2012WGA Award (Screen)-Best Original Screenplay: nominated
2013BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series - Comedy/Musical: nominated
2013BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Female Lead Vocal Performance in a Television Series - Comedy/Musical: nominated
2013Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Guest Actress: nominated
2013OFTA Television Award-Best Female Performance in a Fiction Program: nominated
2013Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2014American Comedy Award-Best Comedy Supporting Actress - Film: nominated
2014American Comedy Award-Best Comedy Actress - Film: nominated
2014Annie-Outstanding Achievement in Voice Acting in an Animated Feature Production: nominated
2014BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Female Lead Vocal Performance in a Television Series - Comedy/Musical: nominated
2014BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film: nominated
2014BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series - Comedy/Musical: nominated
2014BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award-Best Female Lead Vocal Performance in a Feature Film: nominated
2014DFCC-Best Actress: nominated
2014OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a Motion Picture or Miniseries: nominated
2014Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie: nominated
2014WFCC Award-Best Screen Couple: winner
2014WFCC Award-Best Comedic Actress: nominated
2015BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film: nominated
2015BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award-Best Female Vocal Performance in a Feature Film in a Supporting Role: nominated
2015Critics Choice Award-Best Actress in a Comedy Movie: nominated
2015Gotham Independent Film Award-Best Actress: nominated
2015MTV Movie Award-Best Musical Moment: nominated
2015Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2015Mommie Dearest Worst Screen Mom of the Year Award-: nominated
2016Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries: nominated
2016IFJA Award-Best Vocal/Motion Capture Performance: nominated
2016Teen Choice Award-Choice Summer Movie Star: Female: nominated
2016WFCC Award-Best Female Action Hero: winner
2017INOCA TV-Best Guest Actress in a Drama or Comedy Series: nominated
2017Blimp Award-#SQUAD: nominated
2017Blimp Award-Favorite Movie Actress: nominated
2017OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2017Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2017Razzie Award-Worst Supporting Actress: winner
2018BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film: nominated
2019Gold Derby TV Award-Variety Performer of the Decade: nominated
2019Voice Arts Award-Outstanding Animation Cast - Motion Picture - Best Voiceover: winner
2021FFCC Award-Best Original Screenplay: nominated
2021Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Guest Actress: nominated
2021IFJA Award-Best Original Screenplay: nominated
2021Just Laughs Award-Comedy Writer of the Year: winner
2021MTV Movie + TV Award-Best Duo: nominated
2021OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2021Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2021Razzie Award-Worst Supporting Actress: nominated
2024Astra Award-Best Original Song: nominated
2024Astra TV Award-Best Saturday Night Live Host: nominated
2024Astra TV Award-Best Actress in a Steaming Comedy Series: nominated
2024Dorian Award-Best TV Performance - Comedy: nominated
2024Gotham TV Award-Outstanding Performance in a Comedy Series: nominated
2024HMMA Award-Best Original Song - Documentary Film: nominated
2024OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2024Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2024Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2024Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Comedy Series: nominated
2025Critics Choice Award-Best Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2025Critics Choice Award-Best Song: nominated
2025DFCS Award-Best Original Song: nominated
2025DFCA Award-Best Original Song: nominated
2025Gold Derby Film Award-Original Song: nominated
2025HFCS Award-Best Original Song: nominated
2025Blimp Award-Favorite Female Animated Voice from a Movie: nominated
2025NCFCA Award-Best Original Song: nominated
2025PFCA Award-Best Song: nominated
2025Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics: nominated
2026Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated