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Kimberly Williams-Paisley
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Williams-Paisley in June 2008
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| Born | September 14, 1971 Rye, New York, U.S.
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| Other names | Kimberly Williams |
| Alma mater | Northwestern University |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1988–present |
| Known for | According to Jim Father of the Bride |
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| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Ashley Williams (sister) Neal Dodson (brother-in-law) |
Kimberly Williams-Paisley is an American actress. She is well-known for her roles in movies like Father of the Bride (1991) and its sequel, Father of the Bride Part II (1995). She also starred in the TV show According to Jim and the fantasy miniseries The 10th Kingdom.
Kimberly has appeared in many TV movies, including The Christmas Shoes. She also wrote and directed a short film called Shade. Kimberly is married to country music star Brad Paisley, and they have two sons. Her sister, Ashley Williams, is also an actress.
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Early Life and Education
Kimberly Williams-Paisley was born on September 14, 1971, in Rye, New York. Her mother, Linda, was a fund-raiser, and her father, Gurney Williams III, was a writer. Kimberly has a sister, Ashley, who is also an actress, and a brother named Jay.
Kimberly started acting when she was 13 years old. In high school, she even directed a musical show. She went to Northwestern University to study drama. She took a break from college to act in Father of the Bride in 1991. After filming, she went back to Northwestern to finish her degree.
Acting Career Highlights
Kimberly Williams-Paisley's big break came when she played Annie Banks in the movie Father of the Bride (1991). She starred alongside famous actors Steve Martin and Diane Keaton. She returned for the sequel, Father of the Bride Part II, in 1995.
Early Roles and TV Series
After her success in the Father of the Bride movies, Kimberly appeared in other films like Indian Summer (1993) and Coldblooded (1995). In 1996, she got a main role in the TV drama Relativity. Critics praised her acting, but the show ended after 17 episodes.
In 2000, Kimberly starred as Virginia in the popular fantasy miniseries The 10th Kingdom. This role was very different from her previous work and showed her range as an actress.
According to Jim and Other Projects
From 2001 to 2008, Kimberly played Dana in the ABC sitcom According to Jim. She acted alongside Jim Belushi and Courtney Thorne-Smith. She left the show after its seventh season but came back for the very last episode in 2009.
During the 2000s, she also appeared in many TV movies. She guest-starred on shows like Less than Perfect, Boston Legal, and Royal Pains. In 2006, she starred in the drama film We Are Marshall with Matthew McConaughey.
Recent Work in Television and Film
In 2012, Kimberly Williams-Paisley joined the cast of the ABC drama series Nashville. She played the recurring role of Peggy Kenter. In 2015, she appeared in the family movie Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip as Samantha. She has continued to act in various films and TV shows, including The Christmas Chronicles (2018) and its sequel The Christmas Chronicles 2 (2020), where she played Claire Pierce. More recently, she appeared in the film Dog Gone (2023).
Personal Life and Writing
On March 15, 2003, Kimberly married country music singer Brad Paisley. They live in Nashville, Tennessee. Their first son, William Huckleberry (nicknamed "Huck"), was born on February 22, 2007. Their second son, Jasper Warren, was born on April 17, 2009.
Kimberly's mother, Linda, had a form of dementia called primary progressive aphasia. Kimberly wrote a book about her mother's journey with this illness, called Where the Light Gets In. The book was published on April 5, 2016. Her mother passed away in November 2016.
Awards and Recognition
Kimberly Williams-Paisley has received awards for her work. In 1992, she was nominated for a MTV Movie Award for Best Breakthrough Performance for Father of the Bride. In 2006, her short film Shade, which she produced, directed, and wrote, won the Crystal Heart Award at the Heartland Film Festival. It also won the Vision Award for Best Short Film at the same festival and an award for Outstanding Acting & Directing at the Sedona International Film Festival.
See also
In Spanish: Kimberly Williams-Paisley para niños
