Kristen Wiig Biography: Husband, Children, Films, Height, Ethnicity, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Awards

Kristen Wiig is an American actress, comedian, writer, and producer known for her versatile performances in comedy and drama.

She rose to fame as a cast member on Saturday Night Live (2005–2012), earning critical acclaim for her comedic skills.

She gained widespread recognition for co-writing and starring in Bridesmaids (2011), which earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay.

Profile

• Full Name: Kristen Carroll Wiig
• Stage Name: Kristen Wiig
• Born: August 22, 1973
• Age: 51 years old
• Birthplace: Canandaigua, New York, USA
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Actress, Comedian, Screenwriter, Producer
• Height: 5 feet 5 inches (165 cm)
• Parents: Laurie J. (Johnston) and Jon J. Wiig
• Siblings: Erik Wiig
• Spouse: Avi Rothman
• Children: Two
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $25 million

Early Life and Education

Kristen Wiig was born on August 22, 1973, in Canandaigua, New York, USA. She is 51 years old. Her parents are Laurie J. (Johnston), an artist, and Jon J. Wiig, a lake marina manager. She has one older brother named Erik Wiig.

Kristen Wiig is of Norwegian and English descent and follows Christianity.

During her childhood, her family moved to Lancaster, Pennsylvania, before settling in Rochester, New York. She attended Brighton High School in Rochester and later enrolled at the University of Arizona, initially studying art.

However, after taking an acting class as an elective, she decided to pursue a career in acting and moved to Los Angeles to join The Groundlings. This improv comedy troupe helped launch her career in entertainment.

Career

Kristen Wiig began her career in comedy and acting by joining The Groundlings, a renowned improv and sketch comedy troupe in Los Angeles.

Her breakthrough came in 2005 when she joined the Saturday Night Live (SNL) cast. Her sharp, comedic timing and memorable characters made her a standout performer. She remained on SNL until 2012, earning several Emmy nominations for her work.

Wiig gained widespread recognition in Hollywood with her role in Knocked Up (2007) and later achieved massive success with Bridesmaids (2011), which she co-wrote and starred in.

The film was a critical and commercial hit, earning an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay. She continued to showcase her range in movies like The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013), The Martian (2015), and Ghostbusters (2016).

Aside from live-action roles, Wiig has been a prominent voice actress in animated films such as Despicable Me (2010) and its sequels, How to Train Your Dragon (2010–2019) and Sausage Party (2016). She also played the antagonist Cheetah in Wonder Woman 1984 (2020), proving her versatility in comedy and action films.

Beyond acting, Wiig has worked as a writer and producer, continuing to shape the entertainment industry with her creativity. She remains a respected figure in Hollywood, known for her comedic genius and ability to take on diverse roles.

Awards and Nominations

• Four Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for “Saturday Night Live.”
• Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay for “Bridesmaids.”
• Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actress for “Bridesmaids.”
• Named one of Time magazine’s 100 most influential people in the world in 2012.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @kriztenwiig
• Facebook handle: Kristen Wiig

Personal Life

Kristen Wiig is married to actor and writer Avi Rothman. The couple got engaged in 2019 and secretly married in 2020. They have twins, born via surrogate in 2020.

Before her marriage to Rothman, Wiig was married to actor Hayes Hargrove from 2005 to 2009. She has also been linked to other relationships in the past but prefers to keep her personal life private. Kristen Wiig is approximately 5 feet 5 inches (165 cm) tall.

Filmography

• Knocked Up (2007)
• Bridesmaids (2011)
• The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” (2013)
• “The Skeleton Twins” (2014)
• “The Martian” (2015)
• “Ghostbusters” (2016)
• “Wonder Woman 1984” (2020)

Television:

• “Saturday Night Live” (2005–2012)
• “The Spoils of Babylon” (2014)

Net Worth

Kristen Wiig’s estimated net Worth is $25 million. Her wealth primarily comes from her successful career in the entertainment industry, which includes acting, writing, producing, and voice work.

In addition to live-action roles, she has voiced characters in popular animated franchises like Despicable Me and How to Train Your Dragon, which has contributed to her financial success.