Kristen Wiig shared Will Forte’s advice on Good Hang, which became the key to her classic comedy.
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Kristen Wiig recently shared her fondest SNL memories and creative process on Amy Poehler’s podcast, Good Hang.
A small point in the conversation turned out to be deeply impactful—she says she’s followed a piece of advice from Will Forte throughout her life.
How She Gained Confidence
Wiig explained that she often had doubts when pitching ideas to the writer’s room.
She’d wonder, “Will Lorne like this or not?”
It was then that Will Forte said, “Don’t do that”—meaning, don’t write with the expectation that someone will like it. Just write what makes you laugh.
This simple advice became a game-changer for her.
The True Meaning of Advice
Wiig explained that this advice helped her find her own perspective.
Whenever she picked things that she truly found funny, her voice grew stronger, and what worked and what didn’t became clear.
This led to the birth of many of her iconic characters—for example, memorable roles like Target Lady and Sue.
SNL Beginnings Corner
Wiig also explained that her entry into the SNL cast wasn’t straightforward—at first, she thought she might not have been chosen.
Then, suddenly, she got the call: “We have a spot for you, can you come in two weeks?”
That changed her path. Poehler was right—the whole point of being on SNL is to try out your “dumb idea.”
Her Specialty in Sketches
Wiig explains that she enjoys sketches where the entire room looks a little confused—she loves the cuts to others’ funny reactions.
She believes it’s important to show “people’s weirdness” to remind audiences—it makes her character even more quirky and endearing.
What’s Kristen Doing Now
Today, Kristen Wiig is taking on diverse roles in films and shows—she recently played the quirky villain Vera in Gabby’s Dollhouse:
The Film, which is also special to her twins.
She said creating something for children was an “easy yes” because she wanted her daughters to be happy watching it.
Book Trick: Trust your inner laughter, don’t lose your color by seeking someone else’s approval.
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