Kristen Wiig Turns 49: Celebrate The Comedian’s Birthday With Her Best Photos

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Kristen Wiig is more than your average jokester. Celebrate her birthday with her best photos here.

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Kristen Wiig: Photos

Kristen Wiig: Photos — Kristen Wiig is a comedian, writer, actress and producer, born August 22, 1973 in Canandaigua, NY. She got her big break when she was cast on ‘Saturday Night Live’ in 2005, and was named a full-time cast member on the show from 2006 until 2012. A turning point in Kristen’s career was the 2011 movie, ‘Bridesmaids,’ which she wrote with Annie Mumolo. Kristen also starred in the movie, which became an extreme box office success.

In addition to ‘Bridesmaids,’ she’s also been in films like ‘Knocked Up,’ ‘Anchorman 2,’ ‘Ghostbusters’ and more. Kristen was nominated for an Academy Award and Golden Globe Award for Best Original Screenplay for writing ‘Bridesmaids.’ She’s also been nominated for eight Emmy Awards over the years, six being for ‘SNL,’ and the others for ‘The Looney Tunes Show’ and ‘The Spoils Of Babylon.’

Kristen married longtime partner Avi Rothman in 2020, the same year they welcomed twins via surrogate. She was previously married to Hayes Hargrove from 2005-2009.

Keep clicking through the gallery to check out more gorgeous photos of Kristen over the years.

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Kristen Wiig At The 2021 Museum of Modern Art Film Benefit

Kristen Wiig At The 2021 Museum of Modern Art Film Benefit — Kristen Wiig teases a bit of tummy on the red carpet of the Museum of Modern Art Film Benefit in New York on Dec. 14, 2021. Her cropped top revealed a gold belly chain wrapped around her abs. Slim trousers, heels, and drop earrings completed the look.

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Kristen Wiig At The Premiere Of ‘MacGruber’

Kristen Wiig At The Premiere Of ‘MacGruber’ — Kristen Wiig is ultra chic in a black halter dress during the LA premiere of ‘MacGruber’ on Dec . 8, 2021. Her hair was in a short blonde crop and she wore gold earrings with matching bangles on her wrist.

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Kristen Wiig At The 2022 Critics’ Choice Awards

Kristen Wiig At The 2022 Critics’ Choice Awards — Kristen Wiig shows some skin in a sheer lace look during the 27th Critics’ Choice Awards in LA on Mar. 13, 2022. Her black dress revealed all of her legs and had a ruffle across her bust.

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Kristen Wiig & Avi Rothman With Their Twins

Kristen Wiig & Avi Rothman With Their Twins — Kristen Wiig and Avi Rothman are spotted out with their twins, who they welcomed via surrogate in 2020. They each had one child strappped to their bodies as they went on a hike as a family.

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Kristen Wiig In 2017

Kristen Wiig In 2017 — Kristen Wiig looks dramatic while attending the Variety Actors on Actors Awards 2017 event in 2017. See? She’s not just a comedian. She brings the DRAMA.

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Kristen Wiig In 2016

Kristen Wiig In 2016 — Kristen Wiig speaks at the 30th annual American Cinematheque Award Honoring Ridley Scott at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in 2016. ‘We are all here to celebrate and honor your incredible body,’ she quipped during Ridley’s Walk Of Fame ceremony a year prior. ‘And of course we have to mention your museum of Believe It or Not, right down the street.’

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Kristen Wiig At The Premiere Of ‘Downsizing’

Kristen Wiig At The Premiere Of ‘Downsizing’ — Kristen Wiig looks amazing in a black and white number while attending the ‘Downsizing’ film premiere, in Los Angeles in 2017. She does comedy. She does drama. She does GLAMOUR.

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Kristen At A London Photocall For ‘Despicable Me’

Kristen At A London Photocall For ‘Despicable Me’ — Kristen Wiig is more than just a funny actress. She’s also a funny VOICE actress. She lent her voice to the ‘Despicable Me’ series. Here, she attends a press event for the third installment in London.

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Kristen Wiig At The Venice Premiere Of ‘Downsizing’

Kristen Wiig At The Venice Premiere Of ‘Downsizing’ — Kristen Wiig brings the glam to the Venice Film Festival. She posed for photographers at the premiere of the film ‘Downsizing.’

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Kristen Wiig At Venice International Film Festival 2017

Kristen Wiig At Venice International Film Festival 2017 — Kristen Wiig keeps it casual but still stays glam. She wore an elegant outfit while attending Day 2 of the 74th Venice International Film Festival in 2017.

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Kristen Wiig & Avi Rothman In Hawaii

Kristen Wiig & Avi Rothman In Hawaii — Kristen Wiig & Avi Rothman hit the beach in Hawaii on May 4, 2016. She rocked a strapless bikini for the romantic outing.

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Kristen Wiig & Avi Rothman At The Beach

Kristen Wiig & Avi Rothman At The Beach — Kristen Wiig & Avi Rothman pack on the PDA in their swimsuits while vacationing in Hawaii in 2016. The photos confirmed the pair’s relationship for the first time.

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