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Kathryn Hahn
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Hahn in 2024
Born
Kathryn Marie Hahn

(1973-07-23) July 23, 1973 (age 52)
Education Northwestern University (BA)
Yale University (MFA)
Occupation Actress
Years active 1990s–present
Spouse(s)
Ethan Sandler
(m. 2002)
Children 2

Kathryn Marie Hahn (born July 23, 1973) is an American actress. She is known for her roles in many comedy films and TV shows. Kathryn often plays funny and memorable characters.

Some of her popular movies include How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003), Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004), and Step Brothers (2008). She also starred in Bad Moms (2016) and its sequel A Bad Moms Christmas (2017). Kids might recognize her voice as Ericka Van Helsing in the Hotel Transylvania movies (2018–2022) and as Doctor Octopus in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018).

On TV, Kathryn has been in several popular series. She was nominated for an Emmy Award for her role in Transparent (2014–2019). She also played the magical character Agatha Harkness in the Disney+ series WandaVision (2021), which earned her more award nominations. She continued this role in the spin-off series Agatha All Along in 2024. In 2023, she starred in the Hulu series Tiny Beautiful Things. Since 2025, she has been starring in the Apple TV+ comedy series The Studio.

Early Life and Education

Kathryn Marie Hahn was born in Westchester, Illinois. Her parents are Karen Bunker and Bill Hahn. She grew up in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. Kathryn went to St. Ann School and Beaumont School in Cleveland Heights.

She later attended Northwestern University, where she studied theater. After that, she earned a master's degree in drama from Yale University. While at Yale, she acted in plays like Cabaret and The Misanthrope. Before becoming a famous actress, Kathryn worked as a receptionist and a waitress. She also had a lot of experience acting in plays on stage. In 2024, Northwestern University gave Kathryn Hahn an honorary Doctor of Arts degree. She also gave a speech to the graduating class.

Career Highlights

Starting Out in TV and Film (1999–2012)

Kathryn Hahn's first TV appearance was in a children's puppet show called Hickory Hideout in Cleveland. She later met a producer named Tim Kring, who was so impressed by her that he created a special character, Lily Lebowski, just for her in the TV series Crossing Jordan. This show aired from 2001 to 2007.

In 2003, Kathryn had a supporting role in the romantic comedy film How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. She then appeared in other films like Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004) and Step Brothers (2008). She also made her Broadway debut in 2008 in the play Boeing-Boeing. On TV, she had recurring roles in shows like Hung and Girls. From 2012 to 2015, she was praised for her role as Jennifer Barkley in the comedy series Parks and Recreation.

Becoming a Lead Actress (2013–2017)

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Hahn at the premiere of This Is Where I Leave You in 2014

In 2013, Kathryn Hahn took on her first main role in the comedy-drama film Afternoon Delight. This movie was shown at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival. That same year, she was in the popular movie We're the Millers and co-starred in The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.

In 2014, Kathryn joined the cast of the TV series Transparent. She played Rabbi Raquel Fein in this show, which was very popular with critics. She received an Emmy nomination for her work on the series. In 2015, she appeared in the science-fiction adventure film Tomorrowland and the horror film The Visit.

A big role for her came in 2016 with the comedy film Bad Moms. Her performance was highly praised, and the movie was a big success. She returned for the sequel, A Bad Moms Christmas, which was released in November 2017. In 2017, Kathryn also wrote her first children's book called My Wish for You.

Recent TV and Voice Roles (2018–Present)

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Hahn at the premiere of Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery in 2022

In 2018, Kathryn starred in the drama film Private Life, where her acting received great reviews. She also lent her voice to two animated movies that year. She voiced Ericka Van Helsing in Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation and Dr. Olivia "Liv" Octavius (Doctor Octopus) in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.

In 2019, Kathryn starred in and produced the HBO miniseries Mrs. Fletcher, where her performance was highly praised. In 2020, she was in another HBO drama miniseries, I Know This Much Is True. She also began voicing Paige Hunter in the Apple TV+ animated musical comedy series Central Park.

A very popular role for Kathryn came in 2021 when she joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe. She played Agnes, a mysterious neighbor who was later revealed to be the powerful witch Agatha Harkness, in the Disney+ series WandaVision. This role earned her many nominations, including an Emmy. Her character's theme song, "Agatha All Along", became very popular online. In 2021, she also starred in The Shrink Next Door on Apple TV+.

In 2022, Kathryn starred in Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, a popular mystery film. She also voiced Honey in the animated film Fixed, which was released in 2025. In 2023, she starred as Clare Pierce in the Hulu limited series Tiny Beautiful Things, earning more award nominations.

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Hahn at the premiere screening of Agatha All Along in 2024

In 2024, Kathryn reprised her role as Agatha Harkness in the WandaVision spin-off series, Agatha All Along. The episodes were released from September through October 2024. She also voiced Agatha Harkness in the third season of the Disney+ animated series What If...?. In December 2024, she was the guest narrator at the Disneyland Candlelight Processional.

Since 2025, Kathryn Hahn has been starring as Maya Mason in the Apple TV+ comedy series The Studio. She is also set to star in an upcoming sports drama film called Madden.

Personal Life

Kathryn Hahn has been married to actor Ethan Sandler since 2002. They met when they were both studying at Northwestern University. They live in Los Feliz, Los Angeles and have two children.

Kathryn is a strong supporter of equal rights for everyone. She has received the Ally for Equality Award from the Human Rights Campaign twice for her work. She also cares deeply about animals. As of 2021, her family has two rescue dogs. In September 2024, Kathryn worked with The Dodo to help animals find homes.

Filmography

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Film Roles

Year Title Role Notes
1999 Flushed Woman
2003 How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days Michelle Rueben
2004 Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! Angelica
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy Helen
Around the Bend Sarah
Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie Helen
2005 A Lot like Love Michelle
2006 The Holiday Bristol
2007 The Last Mimzy Naomi Schwartz
2008 Step Brothers Alice Huff
Revolutionary Road Milly Campbell
2009 The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard Babs Merrick
2010 How Do You Know Annie
2011 Our Idiot Brother Janet
2012 Wanderlust Karen
The Dictator Pregnant Woman
2013 Afternoon Delight Rachel
We're the Millers Edie Fitzgerald
Dark Around the Stars Judith
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty Odessa Mitty
2014 Bad Words Jenny Widgeon
This Is Where I Leave You Annie Altman
2015 She's Funny That Way Delta Simmons
The D Train Stacey
Tomorrowland Ursula Gernsback
Len and Company Isabelle
The Visit Loretta Jamison
The Family Fang Camille Fang
2016 Captain Fantastic Harper Cash
The Do-Over Becca
Bad Moms Carla Dunkler
2017 Flower Laurie Vandross
A Bad Moms Christmas Carla Dunkler
2018 Private Life Rachel Biegler
Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation Ericka Van Helsing Voice
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Dr. Olivia "Liv" Octavius / Doctor Octopus
2022 Hotel Transylvania: Transformania Ericka Van Helsing
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery Claire Debella
2023 Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Dr. Olivia "Liv" Octavius / Doctor Octopus Voice; archival audio
2025 Fixed Honey Voice
TBA Madden Not yet released Virginia Madden Filming

Television Roles

Year Title Role Notes
1981–1991 Hickory Hideout Jenny
2001–2007 Crossing Jordan Lily Lebowski Main cast; 104 episodes
2006 Four Kings Sharon 2 episodes
2009 Ab Fab Eddy Pilot episode only. Series not picked up.
2010 Hung Claire 3 episodes
2011 Funny or Die Presents Huntress 2 episodes
Traffic Light Kate
Mad Love Linda Clay Episode: "Friends"
Free Agents Helen Main role; 8 episodes
2012–2015 Parks and Recreation Jennifer Barkley 11 episodes
2012 Girls Katherine Lavoyt 4 episodes
Newsroom, TheThe Newsroom Carrie Episode: "I'll Try to Fix You"
Childrens Hospital Lamaze Teacher Episode: "Childrens Lawspital"
Robot Chicken Mrs. Marquez / T-shirt Girl #1 Voice, episode: "Hemlock, Gin and Juice"
2013–2015 Kroll Show Mikey's Mom 5 episodes
2013 NTSF:SD:SUV:: Marge Episode: "TGI Murder"
The Greatest Event in Television History Greta Strauss / Sara Rush 2 episodes
2014, 2020, 2022 Bob's Burgers Jessica Voice, 3 episodes
2014 Chozen Tracy Voice, 8 episodes
American Dad! Luli Voice, episode: "Honey, I'm Homeland"
2014–2019 Transparent Raquel Fein Main cast; 22 episodes
2015 Happyish Lee Payne Main role; 10 episodes
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Wife Episode: "Daily Fantasy Sports"
Comedy Bang! Bang! Herself Episode: "Kathryn Hahn Wears Ripped Jeans and Black Heels"
2016 Brooklyn Nine-Nine Eleanor Horstweil Episode: "Hostage Situation"
2016–2017 I Love Dick Chris Kraus Main role; also executive producer; 8 episodes
2018 The Romanoffs Anka Episode: "End of the Line"
Angie Tribeca Susan Episode: "Air Force Two"
2019 Mrs. Fletcher Eve Fletcher Lead role; also producer; 7 episodes
2020 I Know This Much Is True Dessa Constantine Main cast; 6 episodes
2020–2022 Central Park Paige Hunter Voice, 39 episodes
2020 Make It Work! Herself Television special
2021 WandaVision Agatha Harkness / "Agnes" Main cast; 9 episodes
The Shrink Next Door Phyllis Markowitz Main cast; 8 episodes
Live in Front of a Studio Audience Jo Polniaczek Episode: "Diff'rent Strokes and The Facts of Life"
2021–2024 Marvel Studios: Assembled Herself 2 episodes
2023 Tiny Beautiful Things Clare Pierce Main role; also executive producer; 8 episodes
2024 Agatha All Along Agatha Harkness / "Agnes O'Connor" Lead role; 9 episodes
Die Hart Jillian Jones Main cast; 7 episodes
What If...? Agatha Harkness Voice, episode: "What If... Agatha Went to Hollywood?"
2025–present The Studio Maya Mason Main cast

Theater Roles

Year Title Role Venue Notes
2008 Boeing-Boeing Gloria Longacre Theatre April 19 – October 5, 2008

Music Recordings

Music recordings by Kathryn Hahn
Year Title Album
2021 "Agatha All Along" WandaVision: Episode 7 (Original Soundtrack)
2024 "The Ballad of the Witches' Road (Sacred Chant Version)" Agatha All Along: Vol. 1 (Episodes 1–5) (Original Soundtrack)
"The Ballad of the Witches' Road (Cover Version)"
"The Ballad of the Witches' Road (Agatha Through Time Version)" Agatha All Along: Vol. 2 (Episodes 6–9) (Original Soundtrack)

Awards and Nominations

Award nominations for Kathryn Hahn
Year Award Group Category Work Result Ref.
2008 Detroit Film Critics Society Awards Best Ensemble Revolutionary Road Nominated
2009 Palm Springs International Film Festival Ensemble Cast Won
2012 Critics' Choice Television Awards Best Guest Performer in a Comedy Series Parks and Recreation Nominated
Gold Derby Awards Comedy Guest Actress Nominated
2013 Gotham Awards Breakthrough Actor Afternoon Delight Nominated
2015 International Online Cinema Awards Best Ensemble in a Comedy Series Transparent Nominated
2016 CinemaCon Female Stars of the Year Bad Moms Won
Human Rights Campaign Ally for Equality Award N/A Won
Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Ensemble in a Comedy Series Transparent Nominated
2017 International Online Cinema Awards Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Nominated
Best Ensemble in a Comedy Series Nominated
Online Film & Television Association Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Nominated
Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Nominated
Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Cast in a Motion Picture Captain Fantastic Nominated
Seattle Film Critics Society Awards Best Ensemble Cast Nominated
2018 Satellite Awards Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy I Love Dick Nominated
Gotham Awards Best Actress Private Life Nominated
Women Film Critics Circle Best Comedic Actress Nominated
San Diego International Film Festival Fairbanks Award N/A Won
2019 Gold Derby Awards Comedy Guest Actress of the Decade Parks and Recreation Nominated
2021 Gold Derby Awards Movie/Limited Series Supporting Actress WandaVision Won
International Online Cinema Awards Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie Nominated
MTV Movie & TV Awards Best Villain Won
Best Fight (shared with Elizabeth Olsen) Won
Dorian Awards Best Supporting TV Performance Won
Best TV Musical Performance Won
Wilde Wit of the Year N/A Nominated
Hollywood Critics Association TV Awards Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series, or Television Movie WandaVision Won
Online Film & Television Association Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture or Limited Series Won
Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Nominated
People's Choice Awards Female TV Star of 2021 Nominated
2022 Critics' Choice Super Awards Best Actress in a Superhero Series Nominated
Best Villain in a Series Won
Critics' Choice Television Awards Best Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or TV Movie Nominated
Saturn Awards Best Supporting Actress in a Streaming Television Series Nominated
Miami International Film Festival Ensemble Award Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery Won
New York Film Critics Online Awards Best Ensemble Cast Won
Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association Best Acting Ensemble Won
St. Louis Gateway Film Critics Association Best Ensemble Runner-up
2023 Gold Derby Awards Ensemble Cast Won
Capri Hollywood International Film Festival Best Ensemble Cast Won
San Diego Film Critics Society Awards Best Ensemble Nominated
Austin Film Critics Association Awards Best Ensemble Nominated
Georgia Film Critics Association Best Ensemble Won
Critics' Choice Movie Awards Best Acting Ensemble Won
Satellite Awards Best Ensemble – Motion Picture Won
Houston Film Critics Society Awards Best Ensemble Cast Nominated
Hollywood Critics Association Awards Best Cast Ensemble Nominated
African-American Film Critics Association Awards Best Ensemble Won
Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Tiny Beautiful Things Nominated
Online Film & Television Association Best Actress in a Motion Picture / Limited Series Nominated
Best Casting & Ensemble in a Motion Picture / Limited Series Nominated
Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Actress in a Miniseries or Television Movie Nominated
2024 Astra Television Awards Best Actress in a Limited Series or Streaming Movie Nominated
Human Rights Campaign Ally for Equality Award N/A Won
Satellite Awards Best Actress in a Miniseries or Television Film Tiny Beautiful Things Nominated
Savannah Film Festival Spotlight in Television Award N/A Won
2025 Astra TV Awards Best Actress in a Comedy Series Agatha All Along Nominated
Best Cast Ensemble in a Streaming Comedy Series Nominated
The Studio Nominated
Critics' Choice Super Awards Best Actress in a Superhero Series, Limited Series or TV Movie Agatha All Along Pending
Best Actress in a Sci-Fi / Fantasy Series, Limited Series or TV Movie Pending
Dorian TV Awards Best TV Performance — Comedy Nominated
Best TV Musical Performance Nominated
Gold Derby Awards Comedy Actress Pending
Comedy Supporting Actress The Studio Pending
Performer of the Year Agatha All Along, The Studio Pending
Golden Globe Awards Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy Agatha All Along Nominated
IMDb STARmeter Awards Fan Favorite Ensemble The Studio Won
Independent Spirit Awards Best Lead Performance in a New Scripted Series Agatha All Along Nominated
Music Supervisors Guild Awards Best Song Written and/or Recorded for Television Won
Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series The Studio Pending
Saturn Awards Best Actress in a Television Series Agatha All Along Nominated
Tell-Tale TV Awards Favorite Performer in a Limited Series Won

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