Kristen wiig net worth and biography
Kristen Wiig Net Worth:
Kristen Wiig's net worth is estimated to be around $25 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. Her net worth comes from her successful career in television, film, and comedy.
Biography:
Kristen Carroll Wiig was born on August 22, 1973, in Canandaigua, New York. She grew up in a family of five children and was raised in a Catholic household. Wiig's parents were both educators, and she has said that her parents encouraged her to pursue her passion for comedy and acting.
Wiig attended the University of Arizona, where she studied fine arts and began performing in improv comedy groups. After college, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in comedy. She joined the improv group The Groundlings, where she met her future collaborator and friend, Will Ferrell.
Career:
Wiig's breakthrough came when she joined the cast of Saturday Night Live (SNL) in 2005. She became known for her impressions of celebrities like Kathie Lee Gifford, Suze Orman, and Gilly, as well as her original characters like Gilly and Penelope. Wiig was a cast member on SNL for seven seasons, earning multiple Emmy nominations and winning a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics in 2009.
After leaving SNL, Wiig went on to appear in several films, including:
- Bridesmaids (2011) - a comedy film that grossed over $288 million worldwide and earned Wiig an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay.
- Girl Most Likely (2012) - a comedy film that premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival.
- The Martian (2015) - a science fiction film that grossed over $630 million worldwide.
- Ghostbusters (2016) - a supernatural comedy film that grossed over $229 million worldwide.
- Downsizing (2017) - a science fiction comedy film that premiered at the Venice Film Festival.
Wiig has also appeared in several television shows, including:
- The Simpsons (2011) - a guest appearance as a character named Lisa's friend.
- Portlandia (2012) - a recurring role as a character named Candace.
- The Last Man on Earth (2015) - a guest appearance as a character named Gail.
Awards and Nominations:
Wiig has been nominated for several awards throughout her career, including:
- Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay for Bridesmaids (2011)
- Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics for SNL (2009)
- Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical for Bridesmaids (2011)
- Screen Actors Guild Award nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role for Bridesmaids (2011)
Personal Life:
Wiig is known for her private personal life, but she has been linked to several celebrities, including:
- Will Ferrell - a fellow Groundlings member and friend.
- Jason Sudeikis - a former SNL cast member and co-star in the film Ghostbusters (2016).
- Avi Rothman - a writer and producer who Wiig began dating in 2016.
Wiig is a self-proclaimed "dog lady" and has two rescue dogs, named Fred and Shirley. She is also a vocal advocate for women's rights and has supported several charitable organizations, including the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the Rape Treatment Center at Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center.