Aidy Bryant facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Aidy Bryant
Bryant in 2015
Born	(1987-05-07) May 7, 1987 (age 38) Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
Education	Columbia College Chicago (BA)
Occupation	Actress comedian producer writer
Years active	2011–present
Spouse(s)	Conner O'Malley ​ (m. 2018)​

Aidy Bryant (born May 7, 1987) is an American actress and comedian. She is best known for being a cast member on the TV show Saturday Night Live (SNL). She was on SNL for ten seasons, from 2012 to 2022.

For her work on SNL, she was nominated for three Primetime Emmy Awards. These awards celebrate excellence in television. She also had a main role in the TV show Shrill from 2019 to 2021. She helped write and produce Shrill and was nominated for another Emmy for it. Aidy also lent her voice to animated shows like Danger & Eggs and Human Resources.

About Aidy Bryant's Early Life

Aidy Bryant was born in Phoenix, Arizona. Her mom, Georganne, owns a shop there. Aidy has one brother. She went to Xavier College Preparatory and finished in 2005.

Her parents encouraged her to try improv comedy classes. Improv is a type of acting where you make things up on the spot. She later went to Columbia College Chicago and studied comedy. She graduated in 2009.

Aidy Bryant's Career in Comedy and TV

After college, Aidy performed with a musical improv group. She then joined famous comedy groups like The Second City and Annoyance Theatre. These places are known for training many famous comedians.

Joining Saturday Night Live

Aidy Bryant joined Saturday Night Live (SNL) in 2012. She started as a "featured player," which means a new cast member. In her second season, she became a "repertory player," a more permanent cast member. She stayed on SNL for ten years, until 2022.

Other TV Shows and Movies

In 2013, Aidy had a role in the TV show Comedy Bang! Bang!. She also appeared in the movie The Amazing Spider-Man 2. She made guest appearances on other popular shows like Broad City and Girls.

In 2014, Aidy and some of her SNL co-workers were nominated for an Emmy. This was for a funny song called "Home for the Holiday (Twin Bed)." In 2015, she won an EWwy award for her acting on SNL.

In 2017, Aidy voiced the main character, D.D. Danger, in the cartoon series Danger & Eggs. She also received an Emmy nomination in 2018 for her supporting role on SNL.

Starring in Shrill

In 2019, Aidy starred in the Hulu series Shrill. She also helped create, write, and produce the show. It was a big project, and she worked very long hours. She would work on Shrill during the day and then go to SNL at night.

Shrill ran for three seasons and ended in 2021. Aidy had planned to leave SNL earlier, but the COVID-19 pandemic made her stay for "one last normal year." She finally left SNL after the 2021-2022 season.

Recent Work

In 2021, Aidy signed a deal with Universal Television. She voiced a character named Emmy in the animated series Human Resources. This show is a spin-off of another cartoon called Big Mouth.

In 2022, Aidy directed a music video for a country music group called Plains. In 2024, she hosted the Independent Spirit Awards, which celebrate independent films. People really liked her hosting, and she will host again in 2025. Aidy is also set to star in a new TV show called Lonely Hearts Club.

Aidy Bryant's Famous Characters on SNL

Aidy played many memorable characters on Saturday Night Live, including:

• Morgan, from the "Girlfriends Talk Show." Her friend Kyra (played by Cecily Strong) often ignored her.
• Tonker Bell, who was Tinker Bell's rude half-sister.
• Li'l Baby Aidy, a funny version of herself in SNL's music videos.
• Melanie, a young teen who liked older gentlemen.
• Sarah Huckabee Sanders, who used to be the White House Press Secretary.
• Ted Cruz, a U.S. Senator.

Aidy Bryant's Personal Life

Aidy Bryant found that acting and improv helped her feel more confident. On April 28, 2018, Aidy married comedian Conner O'Malley. He used to be a writer for Late Night with Seth Meyers. They met in 2008 while performing comedy in Chicago.

Filmography

Film

Television

Awards and nominations

Aidy Bryant has been recognized for her talent with several award nominations:

See also

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