Weekend Update Summer Edition - 8/24/2017
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Post Date 08/25/17
Everything About Kristen Wiig
Kristen grew up in Pennsylvania and Rochester, New York.
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Kristen grew up in Pennsylvania and Rochester, New York.
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Kristen dropped out of college and moved to Los Angeles to join The Groundlings Theater.
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During her time with The Groundlings, Kristen worked a number of odd jobs to pay the bills, including a waitressing job at Universal Studios…
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In 2005, Kristen joined the cast of Saturday Night Live. She stayed with the show for seven years, until her departure in 2012.
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Kristen is a vegetarian and was named one of PETA's Sexiest Vegetarian Celebrities of 2011.
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Kristen was nominated for four Primetime Emmy Awards for her work on Saturday Night Live.
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Kristen has made guest appearances on a number of popular TV shows, such as "30 Rock," "Flight of the Conchords," "The Simpsons," "Portlandi…
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Aside from her TV work, Kristen has appeared in a number of films, with memorable roles in "Knocked Up," "Adventureland," "Forgetting Sarah …
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In 2011, Kristen co-wrote, produced and starred in the film "Bridesmaids" with fellow Groundings performer Annie Mumolo.
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Wiig received numerous award nominations for her "Bridesmaids" script, along with a Critics Choice Award for Best Comedy.
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"Bridesmaids" was also nominated for two Academy Awards (for Best Supporting Actress and Best Original Screenplay).
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In SNL's 2008-2009 season, Kristen appeared in more sketches than any other cast member.
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Kristen can be seen in a number of upcoming films, including "Anchorman: The Legend Continues," "Despicable Me 2" and "How to Train Your Dra…
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Although she was a cast member for seven years, this will be Kristen's first time hosting SNL!
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