Kristen Wiig

Kristen Wiig was a cast member on Saturday Night Live from 2005 to 2012, spanning seven full seasons. She was known for characters like the Target Lady, Penelope, and Dooneese. Her departure in 2012 coincided with the release of Bridesmaids the previous year.

Yes, Kristen Wiig co-wrote Bridesmaids with Annie Mumolo, and both received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay. Wiig also starred in the film alongside Maya Rudolph and Melissa McCarthy. Released in 2011, it became one of the highest-grossing comedies of that year.

Some of her most iconic SNL characters include the Target Lady, the one-upping Penelope, Dooneese on the Lawrence Welk Show, and Gilly. She also delivered memorable celebrity impressions of people like Suze Orman and Drew Barrymore. These characters made her one of the most popular cast members of her era.

Beyond Bridesmaids, Wiig has appeared in films including The Skeleton Twins, Ghostbusters (2016), Wonder Woman 1984, and Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar, which she also co-wrote with Annie Mumolo. She has balanced mainstream comedies with indie roles. Her range extends to dramatic performances as well.