Michaela Watkins

Michaela Watkins is an American actress and comedian born in 1971. She initially gained experience performing with the Los Angeles comedy troupe The Groundlings, which helped her develop her skills and eventually led to her breakthrough in the entertainment industry. Her career took a significant turn when she joined the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live as a featured player during its 34th season, from 2008 to 2009, bringing her widespread attention.

Following her stint on Saturday Night Live, Watkins went on to star in various television series, including the Hulu series Casual, as well as the sitcoms The Unicorn and Trophy Wife. She has also made recurring appearances on other notable shows, such as The New Adventures of Old Christine, Catastrophe, Enlightened, and Search Party. In addition to her work in television, Watkins has appeared in several films, including The Back-up Plan, Wanderlust, Enough Said, Sword of Trust, and Suze, demonstrating her versatility as an actress in both comedic and dramatic roles.