Kristen Wiig Biography

Kristen Wiig is a popular American comedienne, actress, producer and writer. She is of is of English and Scottish lineage from her mother’s side and Norwegian and Irish ancestry from her father’s side. Though a naturally shy personality, she has mentioned that people had identified her as a comedian ever since childhood. Kristen Wiig began her career through performances with comedy troops and live television comedy shows, working her way up steadily, and consequently making a mark for herself in comedy genre. She found her way into feature films in 2007. Apart from acting, Kristen Wiig has also lent her voice to several characters in popular animation movies and gained recognition as a script writer as well. She has been nominated for the Academy Awards and Primetime Emmy Awards for her contribution to movies. In her personal life, she is fond of painting and drawing but exclaims that she has never pursued the interest due to the fear of not being good enough. She has also voiced her love for animals stating that she would never wear fur. She keeps away from social media and asserts that she prefers keeping her life private.