Topic: Kristen Wiig

The Smart Set

Lindsay Lohan Hates Her Richard Burtons

Reuters

Lindsay Lohan doesn't like the Richard Burton pickings, Brangelina has yet to set a date, and Jason Sudeikis is apparently unsure of his late night future. 

By Connor Simpson

May 20, 2012

SNL Says Goodbye?

The season finale of SNL was bittersweet as the show said what's likely its final goodbyes to Kristen Wiig, Andy Samberg and Jason Sudeikis. 

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By Ray Gustini

Apr 10, 2012

The Smart Set

Kristen Wiig's Farewell Tour; Republicans Need a Pitcher

Kristen Wiig sure sounds like somebody who is ready to leave Saturday Night Live, Republicans need a new pitcher for this year's Congressional Baseball Game, and John Kerry is a grandfather.

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By Ray Gustini

Apr 5, 2012

The Smart Set

Adrian Grenier Skipped His Coop Shift; The 'SNL' Departures Pushback

Three big names are reportedly departing SNL, Adrian Grenier has been banned from the Park Slope Food Coop, and Oprah just gives away her sweaty shoes, like that

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By Richard Lawson

Apr 4, 2012

Kristen Wiig, Andy Samberg, and Jason Sudeikis Might Leave 'SNL'

If Us Weekly's sources are correct (and, really, when are they ever wrong?), three of Saturday Night Live's biggest stars might be leaving the show at the end of this season.

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By Eric Randall

Jan 25, 2012

Target on Kristen Wiig's 'Target Lady': 'Approved!'

Jim Romenesko had the smart, if random, idea to ask the folks at Target headquarters what they think of Kristen Wiig's "Target Lady" character, the friendly but incompetent employee who has abandoned customers at her register for years on live television.

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By Richard Lawson

Jan 19, 2012

The Call Sheet

The Return of 'Sex and the City'

Carrie Bradshaw is young again, American Idol hits a low note, and Katherine Heigl misses Grey's.

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By Ray Gustini

Jan 9, 2012

The Smart Set

New York Times Office Griping; Kristin Wiig Steps Out Solo

If you're in New Hampshire, Chuck Todd and David Gregory want to watch tonight's BCS game with you, Stephen Hawking missed his birthday party, and Scarlett Johannson's mom is having cashflow problems.

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By Richard Lawson

Jan 4, 2012

The Call Sheet

The Miserable 'Les Misérables' Movie

A movie musical heads down the wrong path, Hugh Jackman heads down the right one, and Christian Bale is huge in China.

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By Richard Lawson

Jan 4, 2012

Kristen Wiig Will Not Do a 'Bridesmaids' Sequel

Bridesmaids' star and co-writer Kristen Wiig says she wants nothing to do with a sequel.

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By Richard Lawson

Dec 27, 2011

The Smart Set

Sinead O'Connor's 18-Day Marriage Is Over

Sinead O'Connor's brief marriage is over because of weed, Kristen Wiig's new romance heats up, and Queen E's main squeeze is going to be okay.

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By Ray Gustini

Dec 9, 2011

The Smart Set

Eddie Murphy's Marion Barry Biopic Can't Come Soon Enough

Salman Rushdie makes a hasty offer of marriage to the one that got away, Eddie Murphy is rumored to be starting in a Marion Berry biopic for HBO, and Fabrizio Moretti resurfaces to kiss more ladies.

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By Ray Gustini

Oct 18, 2011

Movie Stars for Clinton; Britney's Robot Voice Returns

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By Ray Gustini

Sep 29, 2011

Interns Demand 'Black Swan' Profits; Wiig Rules Out 'Bridesmaids' Sequel

Plus: Steve Spielberg's new movie will combine the best of robots and the apocalypse

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By Ray Gustini

Jul 5, 2011

'Bridesmaids' Hauls in the Cash, But Hand-Wringing Continues

$153 million or no, is Hollywood really ready to make more comedies with women?

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By Ray Gustini

Jun 29, 2011

The Smart Set

Leoni and Duchovny Split; Petty Scolds Bachmann

Plus: Margaret Thatcher's handbag goes on the auction block

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By Ray Gustini

May 26, 2011

'Bridesmaids' Now Conquering the World of Blooper Reels

The outtakes of Jon Hamm-Kristen Wiig sex scene are very funny, very NSFW

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By Ray Gustini

May 12, 2011

What the Tweet?

Sequins, Kristen Wiig, and 'Headless Fatties'

The tweets that tied us up in knots today

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By Erik Hayden

May 3, 2011

A Farewell to Kristen Wiig's Least Funny Character: Gilly

No one seems to mind that the Saturday Night Live comedian is retiring the character

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By Caitlin Dickson

Mar 14, 2011

SXSW Is Raving About 'Bridesmaids'

A look at reviews after an "in progress" screening at the Austin film festival

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