Trivia

Once waited tables in the executive dining room of Universal Studios.

Was studying for a degree in art at the University of Arizona before turning to acting.

In the 2008-2009 Saturday Night Live (1975) series, Wiig appeared in more sketches than any other member of the cast.

She is of Norwegian and Irish ancestry on her father's side, and of English and Scottish ancestry on her mother's side. Her surname, "Wiig", is Norwegian.

Is close friends with Paul (2011) co-stars, British comedy actors and directors Simon Pegg, and Nick Frost.

In January 2020, she and fiance Avi Rothman became parents of twins, via surrogate, Shiloh and Luna.

In April 2009, Wiig was featured in Entertainment Weekly's list of the 25 Funniest Women in Hollywood.

One of Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People in the World. (2012)

In December 2008, Wiig was featured in Entertainment Weekly's list of 15 Great Performances for her various impersonations on Saturday Night Live (1975).

Nicknamed "The Brown Cow" by friends for her love of chocolate.

Alumna of the Groundlings Theatre in Los Angeles.

One of Wiig's most famous Saturday Night Live (1975) characters is "Penelope", a serial one-upper and exaggerator.

Was sent to the hospital after being injured during the filming of The Joe Schmo Show (2003).

She is the first actress to perform as Wonder Woman's foe, Cheetah.

Her father ran a lake marina in western New York.

Announced her engagement to actor Avi Rothman after 3 years of dating on August 16, 2019.

Her best known animated role is Lola (Bug Bunny's significant other) on El show de los Looney Tunes (2011).

Born on the same date as Howie Dorough of the Backstreet Boys.