Kristen Wiig's full birth name is Kristen Carroll Wiig.
Before pursuing comedy and acting, Wiig studied art at the University of Arizona.
In her early career, Wiig worked as a hair and makeup artist on various productions.
Wiig has voiced characters in animated films, including Ruffnut Thorston in "How to Train Your Dragon" and Miss Hattie in "Despicable Me."
Wiig briefly attended a dramatic arts school in Arizona but dropped out.
Despite being a comedian, Wiig has admitted to having stage fright and a fear of public speaking.
Before her big break, Wiig worked at a plastic surgery clinic making appointment reminder calls.
Wiig considers Gilda Radner and Madeline Kahn as major comedy inspirations.
Kristen Wiig has puppetry skills and showcased them on "Saturday Night Live."
Wiig initially auditioned for "Saturday Night Live" in 2004 but was not selected, later auditioning again and joining the cast the following year.