Kristen Wiig is an American actress, comedian, screenwriter, and producer. First breaking through as a performer with the Los Angeles comedy troupe The Groundlings, Wiig achieved stardom in the late 2000s for her seven-season tenure on the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live (SNL) from 2005 to 2012. After leaving Saturday Night Live, Wiig appeared in the films The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013), The Skeleton Twins (2014), The Diary of a Teenage Girl (2015), The Martian (2015), Ghostbusters (2016), Downsizing (2017), Mother! (2017), and Wonder Woman 1984 (2020).
Birthday / Date of Birth
She was born on 22nd of August 1973, in Canandaigua, New York, United States of America.
| Birth Name | Kristen Carroll Wiig |
| Nickname | Kristen Wiig, The Brown Cow |
| Date of Birth | 22nd of August 1973 |
| Place of Birth | Canandaigua, New York, United States of America |
| Age | 52 years old |
| Sun Sign | Leo |
| Profession | Actress, Comedian, Writer, Producer |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Religion | Christianity |
Education
She attended Allendale Columbia School for ninth and tenth grades and graduated from Brighton High School. She briefly studied at Roanoke College and the University of Arizona, majoring in art, and discovered her passion for acting after taking a class that encouraged her to pursue a career in performance.
Family Details
- Father – Jon Wiig (Operated a lake marina in Western New York)
- Mother – Laurie Wiig (Artist)
- Siblings – Erik Wiig (Brother)
Marital Status
Divorced
Boyfriend / Spouse
Kristen Wiig has dated –
Wiig was married to actor Hayes Hargrove from 2005 to 2009, and dated The Strokes drummer Fabrizio Moretti from 2011 to 2013. In 2019, after three years of dating, she became engaged to actor Avi Rothman. In January 2020, they became the parents of twins, a son and daughter, via surrogacy. In February 2021, Wiig confirmed that she and Rothman had married.
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| Body Build | Slim |
| Eye Color | Grayish Blue |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Shoe Size | 7.5 (US) |
| Dress Size | 5 (US) |
| Sexuality | Straight |
Professional Statistics
Famous For
Her first breaking through as a performer with the Los Angeles comedy troupe The Groundlings, she achieved stardom in the late 2000s for her seven-season tenure on the NBC sketch comedy series, Saturday Night Live (SNL) (2005-2012). Time named Wiig as one of the 100 most influential people in the world in both 2012 and 2025.
Television Debut
In 2003, she appeared in Spike TV’s The Joe Schmo Show, a spoof of reality television, in which she portrayed Dr. Pat, a quack marriage counselor.
Film Debut
In 2003, Wiig landed with a small role in the drama movie, Melvin Goes to Dinner. She made her film debut in the Christmas film, Unaccompanied Minors (2006).
Kristen Wiig Net worth
Kristen Wiig has an estimated net worth of $25 million dollars as of 2025. In 2017, Wiig purchased Case Study House No. 10 in Pasadena, California.
Social Media Portfolio
She doesn’t have any social media account.
Some Lesser Known Facts About Kristen Wiig
- Wiig is of Norwegian (from her paternal grandfather), Irish, English, and Scottish descent.
- She made her big-screen debut to universal high praise as Katherine Heigl’s passive-aggressive boss in Judd Apatow’s smash-hit comedy Knocked Up (2007).
- In 2011, Wiig co-wrote and starred in Bridesmaids, along with Melissa McCarthy, Maya Rudolph, and Rose Byrne. The film was a box office hit and won several awards, plus earned two Oscar nominations (Best Supporting Actress and Best Original Screenplay), and two Golden Globes nominations (Best Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical and Best Actress).
- She starred alongside her former Saturday Night Live castmate Bill Hader in the film The Skeleton Twins.
- In 2015, she played the director of media relations for NASA in the successful sci-fi drama The Martian, opposite Matt Damon.
- In 2017, Wiig provided her voice for Despicable Me 3 and appeared in the film Downsizing, reuniting with Damon.
- In 2021, she played Aunt Carlotta in the Netflix film A Boy Called Christmas.
- In 2024, she produced and starred in Palm Royale.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Kristen Wiig?
She is an American actress, comedian, screenwriter, and producer. First breaking through as a performer with the Los Angeles comedy troupe The Groundlings.
What is the age of Kristen Wiig?
She is 52 years old (22nd of August 1973).
What is the real name of Kristen Wiig?
Her real name is Kristen Carroll Wiig.
What is Kristen Wiig Height?
The Height of Kristen is 1.65 m (5′5”).
What is Kristen Wiig Weight?
The Weight of Wiig is 56 kg (123 lbs).
What is the Net worth of Kristen Wiig?
She has an estimated net worth of $25 million dollars as of 2025.
Why is Kristen Wiig Famous?
Her first breaking through as a performer with the Los Angeles comedy troupe The Groundlings, she achieved stardom in the late 2000s for her seven-season tenure on the NBC sketch comedy series, Saturday Night Live (SNL) (2005-2012).