Kristen Wiig Was In A Rut On SNL. How Having A 'Breakdown' Led To One Of Her Most Iconic Sketches

A creative breaking point sparked an unexpected breakthrough.
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Kristen Wiig returns to ‘Saturday Night Live’ to mock ‘The Sound of Music’

Did you miss Carrie Underwood’s turn as Maria in “The Sound of Music Live!”? Well don’t worry, because “SNL” has condensed the whole thing down into one 6-minute sketch. And it features the return of ...

Kristen Wiig recalls having a ‘breakdown’ on her third ‘SNL’ season: ‘I have nothing’

“Saturday Night Live” is not for the weak. Kristen Wiig appeared on the “Las Culturistas” podcast last week and recalled ...

SNL’s Kristen Wiig Reveals She Had a ‘Breakdown’ During Season 33

SNL alum Kristen Wiig recently opened up about her struggles on the show during the 33rd season. Working on SNL is famously stressful for most, but Wiig had a full-fledged breakdown when she felt that ...

Kristen Wiig says 'SNL' pressure left her feeling creatively drained

Kristen Wiig opened up about hitting a creative wall during her seven-season run on "Saturday Night Live." ...