Kristen Wiig Quotes

A collection of quotes by Kristen Wiig.

Kristen Wiig is an American actress, comedian, writer, and producer. She was born on August 22, 1973, in Canandaigua, New York, USA. Wiig gained fame as a cast member on the popular sketch comedy show "Saturday Night Live" (SNL), where she showcased her versatile comedic skills from 2005 to 2012.

After leaving SNL, Wiig transitioned to the big screen and quickly established herself as a talented actress. She starred in several successful comedy films, including "Bridesmaids" (2011), which she also co-wrote, earning her an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay. She further demonstrated her range by taking on both comedic and dramatic roles in films such as "The Skeleton Twins" (2014) and "Welcome to Me" (2014).

Throughout her career, Wiig has received numerous accolades for her performances and writing. Her work has garnered her several Emmy Award nominations and she has been honored with a Golden Globe nomination. In addition to her film and television work, Wiig has lent her voice to several animated movies, such as "Despicable Me 2" (2013) and "How to Train Your Dragon" series.

Kristen Wiig continues to be celebrated for her exceptional comedic talent, versatility, and ability to bring memorable characters to life on both the big and small screens.

I feel like women are asked their age more than men.

I feel like women are asked their age more than men.

I don't rehearse a lot. I try to keep it organic. Even in mo

I don't rehearse a lot. I try to keep it organic. Even in movies, the less I rehearse, the better I am.

A big part of being in a wedding is the financial obligation

A big part of being in a wedding is the financial obligation, and that's something that people don't really talk about, but if you're asked to be in a wedding, you're gonna have to fork over some cash.

For movies to get greenlit solely based on the success of ot

For movies to get greenlit solely based on the success of other movies that have a lot of women in them? It's so ridiculous to me.

I know from my own experience and from other people in the b

I know from my own experience and from other people in the business that when you come from a place where nobody knew who you were and then there is this sudden shift to where everybody now knows who you are, there's an adjustment that you have to make.

I like to write and draw and paint, and my mom's an artist,

I like to write and draw and paint, and my mom's an artist, so I think I get caught up in thinking, 'I'm afraid it's gonna be bad,' and it's hard for me to start sometimes.

Even in this day and age, if you're not married, there are p

Even in this day and age, if you're not married, there are people who are like, 'Awww! Don't worry, it'll happen for you someday.'

I wish I had less fear about creating my own parts.

I wish I had less fear about creating my own parts.

When you're on your deathbed, you probably aren't counting t

When you're on your deathbed, you probably aren't counting the movies you've made.

I can relate to having those people in your life that you fe

I can relate to having those people in your life that you feel are moving on to this great, big, normal life and you're like, 'What's wrong with me?'

I don't know about the romantic comedy route, although never

I don't know about the romantic comedy route, although never say never.

If I could explain it to the average person, I wouldn't have

If I could explain it to the average person, I wouldn't have been worth the Nobel Prize.

Richard Feynman

I'd make a terrible surgeon. The fear of blood? Very high on

I'd make a terrible surgeon. The fear of blood? Very high on my list.

I do sort of gravitate towards smaller, indie-type movies.

I do sort of gravitate towards smaller, indie-type movies.

There's something about a Christmas sweater that will always

There's something about a Christmas sweater that will always make me laugh.

There are so many funny women in the world, and there has be

There are so many funny women in the world, and there has been for so many years, so I'll be happy when people can just move on from that, and things can just be 'comedies' and not 'female' or 'male,' and everyone gets an equal opportunity.

With improv, it's a combination of listening and not trying

With improv, it's a combination of listening and not trying to be funny.