Actor

Kristen Wiig: Movies, Awards & Box Office

films: 50
on screen: 2004–2026
box office: $6.24B
nominations: 2
average score: 66

Born: August 22, 1973 (age 53)
Birthplace: Canandaigua, New York, U.S.
Full name: Kristen Carroll Wiig
Citizenship: American
Occupations: Actress, Comedian, Screenwriter, Producer
Years active: 2000-present
Spouses: Hayes Hargrove, Avi Rothman
Children: 2

Known for

The Best Kristen Wiig Movies

The highest-rated films Kristen Wiig is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar (2021) scores highest, at 78. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

Full ranking

Career at a glance

Kristen Wiig's Career in Numbers

Kristen Wiig's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Kristen Wiig works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from June (2004) to Masters of the Universe (2026), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Kristen Wiig Movies by Decade

2000s 4
2010s 30
2020s 6

The 2010s were Kristen Wiig's busiest decade, with 30 films.

Kristen Wiig Movies by Genre

Comedy 10
Drama 10
Action 8
Adventure 4
Animation 2
Sci-Fi 1
Documentary 1
Crime 1
Family 1
Fantasy 1

Comedy is the genre Kristen Wiig has worked in most, with 10 films, ahead of drama (10).

Kristen Wiig Career Milestones

First film: June 2004
Biggest box office hit: Despicable Me 3 $1.03B worldwide
Best-rated film: Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar Movie Echo Score 78
Newest film: Masters of the Universe 2026

50 credits

Kristen Wiig Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Kristen Wiig is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 66. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Kristen Wiig Movies as an Actor

Kristen Wiig in Documentaries & Specials

2 nominations

Kristen Wiig: Awards & Nominations

2 nominations across 2 award bodies, from 2012 to 2015. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.

All movie awards

Critics' Choice 1 nomination
Golden Globes 1 nomination

20th Critics' Choice Awards
- Kristen Wiig: Nominated Best Actress in a Comedy Movie The Skeleton Twins
69th Golden Globe Awards
- Kristen Wiig: Nominated Best Actress – Musical or Comedy Bridesmaids

Biography

Who Is Kristen Wiig?

Kristen Wiig was born in Canandaigua, New York, U.S. in 1973 and is 53 years old. Credited on films since 2004, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Kristen Carroll Wiig was born on August 22, 1973, in Canandaigua, New York, U.S. She is an American actress, comedian, screenwriter, and producer. Her career gained traction with her performance in the Los Angeles comedy troupe The Groundlings and became well-known during her seven-season tenure on NBC's sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live from 2005 to 2012. Wiig's exemplary work as an actress and comedian in various comedic roles earned her four Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.

Wiig's film career includes the commendable film Bridesmaids (2011), which she co-wrote and starred in, earning her nominations for Best Actress at the Golden Globe Awards and Best Original Screenplay at the Academy Awards. Additionally, she has lent her voice to animated franchises such as How to Train Your Dragon and Despicable Me. Furthermore, she has been nominated for Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in both the comedy miniseries The Spoils of Babylon and the comedy-drama series Palm Royale. Wiig's other prominent film credits include The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, The Skeleton Twins, The Diary of a Teenage Girl, The Martian, Ghostbusters, Downsizing, Mother!, and Wonder Woman 1984.

Works with

Who Kristen Wiig Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Kristen Wiig shares the most films with. Will Ferrell comes first, with 9 films together, followed by Maya Rudolph (7).

FAQ

Kristen Wiig: Questions & Answers

How many movies Kristen Wiig has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Kristen Wiig been in?

Kristen Wiig is credited on 50 films, from 2004 to 2026. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Kristen Wiig's highest-grossing movie?

Despicable Me 3 (2017) is Kristen Wiig's biggest box office hit, with $1.03B worldwide, ahead of Despicable Me 4 (2024) ($972M). Across every film with box office figures, Kristen Wiig's movies have made $6.24B.

Kristen Wiig's biggest hits

What is the best Kristen Wiig movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Kristen Wiig's best-rated film is Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar (2021) with a score of 78, followed by My Darling Vivian (2020) (78).

Best Kristen Wiig movies, ranked

Has Kristen Wiig won an Oscar?

Kristen Wiig has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Kristen Wiig has 0 wins from 2 nominations.

How old is Kristen Wiig?

Kristen Wiig is 53 years old, born on August 22, 1973 in Canandaigua, New York, U.S..

What is Kristen Wiig's newest movie?

The most recent film on Kristen Wiig's filmography is Masters of the Universe (2026), in the role of Roboto.

Who does Kristen Wiig work with most often?

Kristen Wiig shares the most films with Will Ferrell (9 films), Maya Rudolph (7 films) and Molly Shannon (6 films).

The Best Kristen Wiig Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 50 credits.

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