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Wiig costars with Will Ferrell in what critics have called a "disposable" story about a successful couple who care for a pregnant woman in the hopes of adopting her child. It seems audiences would rather the two comedians not play it straight.
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Wiig played one of the major villains, Barbara Minerva/Cheetah, in this high-budget sequel starring Gal Gadot.
Co-written and starring both Annie Mumolo and Kristen Wiig, this bizarre but amusing comedy also sees a delightful performance from Jamie Dornan.
Though her role as one of the people on Earth trying to get Mark home isn't enormous, the film was one of her highest-rated, lauded for its intelligence and unexpected humor.
This sharp, funny film follows adult friends as they navigate the uneven territory of parenthood. Wiig displays phenomenal chemistry with Jon Hamm on screen.
Wiig stars as Brenda in this wildly inappropriate but impressively hilarious and thought-provoking animated story.
The film about summer jobs at an amusement park in the 1980s is filled with romance, nostalgia, and drama, but also hilarity from the park managers, Wiig and Bill Hader.
With a cast that includes Jason Bateman, Mila Kunis, Ben Affleck, and J.K. Simmons, Mike Judge's comedy still stirred criticism in its crudeness and failure to exceed or reach his past work.
Wiig took on the wild world of roller derby in Drew Barrymore's directorial debut, which was praised for its energy, charm, and humor.
This entertaining road-trip film has an intergalactic twist, and Wiig plays a sheltered girl whose world is turned upside down. Simon Pegg praised Wiig for her ability to make any line hilarious.
Kristen Wiig, the hilarious former ‘SNL’ star, transitioned to the silver screen with ease, making whatever role, however small, tickle audiences with glee. Although she's a comedy queen, Wiig has also shown her talent as a serious actor more than once, appearing in films like 'Wonder Woman 1984' (2020) and 'The Martian' (2015).
Not only is she a hilarious performer, she's also an accomplished writer. She co-wrote the movie 'Bridesmaids' which immediately became a comedy classic.
Click through this gallery to discover the wide range of films she's been in—you’ll be surprised at how many you haven't seen!
Of course one of Wiig's best roles was Annie, an out-of-work, middle-aged maid of honor in a hilarious film that Wiig not only executed flawlessly, but also co-wrote. The movie was a massive hit and a testament to her talent.
Not all skits and giggles: Kristen Wiig’s film career
The talented actress and writer turns 49 on August 22
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Kristen Wiig, the hilarious former ‘SNL’ star, transitioned to the silver screen with ease, making whatever role, however small, tickle audiences with glee. Although she's a comedy queen, Wiig has also shown her talent as a serious actor more than once, appearing in films like 'Wonder Woman 1984' (2020) and 'The Martian' (2015).
Not only is she a hilarious performer, she's also an accomplished writer. She co-wrote the movie 'Bridesmaids' which immediately became a comedy classic.
Click through this gallery to discover the wide range of films she's been in—you’ll be surprised at how many you haven't seen!