History of Amy Poehler in Timeline

Amy Poehler is an acclaimed American actress and comedian, recognized for her work in sketch comedy, sitcoms, and films. She has received numerous awards, including a Primetime Emmy and a Golden Globe, with nominations for a Peabody and Grammy. Poehler's influence was acknowledged with inclusion on Time's '100 most influential people' list in 2011 and a Hollywood Walk of Fame star in 2015, highlighting her significant contributions to comedy.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

1996: First Meeting with Will Arnett

In 1996, Amy Poehler and Will Arnett met for the first time when he saw one of her performances.

2001: Establishment of Paper Kite Productions

In 2001, Amy Poehler set up her own production company, Paper Kite Productions, which is part of Universal Television.

August 29, 2003: Marriage to Will Arnett

On August 29, 2003, Amy Poehler married Canadian actor Will Arnett.

2006: Greg Poehler's Move to Sweden

In 2006, Greg Poehler, Amy Poehler's brother, moved with his girlfriend to her native country of Sweden, an experience that later inspired the sitcom 'Welcome to Sweden'.

September 2008: Founding of Smart Girls at the Party

In September 2008, Amy Poehler, Meredith Walker, and Amy Miles founded Smart Girls at the Party, an online community and digital web series aimed at empowering girls.

November 17, 2008: Smart Girls at the Party Season 1 Premiere

On November 17, 2008, the first season of Smart Girls at the Party premiered online.

2009: Daytime Emmy Nomination

In 2009, Amy Poehler earned a Daytime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program for her work on The Mighty B!.

2010: Daytime Emmy Nomination

In 2010, Amy Poehler earned a Daytime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program for her work on The Mighty B!.

2011: Appearance in Beastie Boys Music Video

In 2011, Amy Poehler appeared as a disgruntled cafe patron in the music video for the Beastie Boys' song 'Make Some Noise', which was nominated for the MTV Video of the Year.

2011: Voice Acting in Hoodwinked Too! and Alvin and the Chipmunks

In 2011, Amy Poehler provided voice acting for 'Hoodwinked Too!: Hood vs. Evil' and 'Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked'.

2011: Time's 100 Most Influential People

In 2011, Amy Poehler was included on Time's "100 most influential people in the world".

2011: Emmy Nomination and Peabody Award

In 2011, Amy Poehler was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy. Also in 2011, 'Parks and Recreation' won a Peabody Award for its positive portrayal of American democracy.

July 2, 2012: Smart Girls YouTube Channel Launch

On July 2, 2012, the new Smart Girls at the Party YouTube Channel went live as part of the YouTube Original Channel Initiative.

September 2012: Separation Announcement

In September 2012, Amy Poehler and Will Arnett announced their separation.

2012: Collaboration with National Domestic Workers Alliance

In 2012, Amy Poehler collaborated with the National Domestic Workers Alliance to film a public service announcement (PSA) to raise awareness for the proposed California Domestic Worker Bill of Rights.

2012: Voice Acting in The Secret World of Arrietty

In 2012, Amy Poehler provided voice acting for 'The Secret World of Arrietty'.

2012: Critics' Choice Award

In 2012, Amy Poehler won a Critics' Choice Award for Best Actress in a Comedy Series.

May 2013: Parks and Recreation Renewal

In May 2013, 'Parks and Recreation' was renewed for a sixth season.

2013: First Golden Globe Awards Hosting

In 2013, Amy Poehler and Tina Fey co-hosted the Golden Globe Awards ceremony for the first time, drawing 20 million viewers.

2013: Support for Worldwide Orphans Foundation

In 2013, Amy Poehler served as a celebrity ambassador for the Worldwide Orphans Foundation, traveling to Haiti.

2013: Starring in A.C.O.D. and Voice Acting in Free Birds

In 2013, Amy Poehler starred in the live-action comedy film 'A.C.O.D.' and provided voice acting for 'Free Birds'.

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2013: Golden Globe Award

In 2013, Amy Poehler won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Television Musical or Comedy Series.

March 2014: Premiere of Welcome to Sweden

In March 2014, 'Welcome to Sweden', a sitcom based on the experiences of Amy Poehler's brother, premiered in Sweden.

April 2014: Divorce Filing

In April 2014, Will Arnett filed for divorce from Amy Poehler.

October 28, 2014: Publication of "Yes Please"

On October 28, 2014, Amy Poehler's memoir, "Yes Please", was published, debuting at number one on The New York Times Best Seller list. Topics included body image, parenthood, and physical appearance.

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2014: Second Golden Globe Awards Hosting

In 2014, Amy Poehler and Tina Fey co-hosted the Golden Globe Awards for the second time, achieving the show's highest ratings in ten years.

2014: Starring in They Came Together

In 2014, Amy Poehler starred in the live-action comedy film 'They Came Together'.

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2014: Golden Globe Win and Co-Hosting

In 2014, Amy Poehler won the Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Television Series – Comedy at the 71st Golden Globe Awards, which she co-hosted with Tina Fey.

2014: Hulu Orders Difficult People

In 2014, Hulu ordered the comedy 'Difficult People', executive produced by Amy Poehler, as the streaming service's first ever scripted series.

February 24, 2015: Parks and Recreation Series Finale

On February 24, 2015, the final episode of 'Parks and Recreation', titled 'One Last Ride', which was co-written by Amy Poehler and Michael Schur, aired.

July 28, 2015: Cancellation of Welcome to Sweden

On July 28, 2015, 'Welcome to Sweden', on which Amy Poehler served as a co-executive producer, was canceled by NBC after two seasons.

2015: Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

In 2015, Amy Poehler received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her contributions to television.

2015: Starring in Sisters and Voice Acting in Inside Out

In 2015, Amy Poehler starred in the live-action comedy film 'Sisters' and voiced the main character Joy in Pixar's 'Inside Out'.

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2015: Final Golden Globes Hosting (at the time)

In 2015, before the Golden Globes, Amy Poehler confirmed it would likely be the last time she and Tina Fey hosted the awards show. The pair delivered a memorable opening monologue.

June 2016: BBC America Developing Zero Motivation

In June 2016, BBC America announced it was developing a scripted series called 'Zero Motivation', with Amy Poehler as an executive producer.

July 2016: Divorce Finalization

In July 2016, the divorce between Amy Poehler and Will Arnett was finalized.

2016: Primetime Emmy Award

In 2016, Amy Poehler and Tina Fey won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for co-hosting SNL.

2016: Excessive Water Usage

In 2016, Amy Poehler received a letter from the city of Beverly Hills for her excessive water usage during the state of California's drought. Her property usage between May 14 and July 14 exceeded 170,000 US gallons.

March 2017: NBC Orders The Handmade Project

In March 2017, NBC ordered to series 'The Handmade Project', a crafting series produced by Amy Poehler.

2017: Directing Moxie

In 2017, Amy Poehler directed the film adaptation of the novel 'Moxie' by Jennifer Mathieu.

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2017: Starring in The House

In 2017, Amy Poehler starred in the live-action comedy film 'The House'.

2017: Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences invitation

In 2017, Amy Poehler was invited to become a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

July 2018: Making It Debut

In July 2018, 'Making It' debuted on NBC with Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman as co-hosts.

February 1, 2019: Russian Doll Premiere

On February 1, 2019, the comedy-drama series 'Russian Doll', created and executive produced by Amy Poehler, Natasha Lyonne, and Leslye Headland, premiered on Netflix.

May 10, 2019: Wine Country Premiere

On May 10, 2019, Amy Poehler's film directorial debut, 'Wine Country', premiered on Netflix.

December 2019: Making It Returned for Second Season

In December 2019, 'Making It' returned for a second season.

2019: All-Female Staff at Paper Kite Productions

As of 2019, the staff at Amy Poehler's production company, Paper Kite Productions, is all female.

2019: Broad City Series Finale

In 2019, the series 'Broad City', on which Amy Poehler served as an executive producer, aired its series finale.

February 16, 2020: Duncanville Premiere

On February 16, 2020, 'Duncanville', a series on which Amy Poehler serves as an executive producer and provides voice acting, premiered on Fox.

December 28, 2020: Russian Doll Rating

As of December 28, 2020, 'Russian Doll' maintained a 97% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

2020: Golden Globes Hosting Announcement

At the 2020 Television Critics Association winter press tour, NBC announced Amy Poehler and Tina Fey would host the Golden Globes again in 2021.

March 3, 2021: Release of Moxie

On March 3, 2021, the film 'Moxie', directed by Amy Poehler, was released on Netflix.

2021: Golden Globes Hosting from Separate Locations

In 2021, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Amy Poehler and Tina Fey hosted the Golden Globes from separate locations; Poehler in Los Angeles and Fey in New York City.

January 21, 2022: Lucy and Desi Premiere at Sundance

On January 21, 2022, Amy Poehler's documentary film 'Lucy and Desi' premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.

March 4, 2022: Lucy and Desi Released on Amazon Prime Video

On March 4, 2022, Amy Poehler's documentary film 'Lucy and Desi' was released worldwide on Amazon Prime Video.

September 21, 2023: Release of Say More with Dr? Sheila

On September 21, 2023, Amy Poehler's weekly scripted podcast series, 'Say More with Dr? Sheila', was released.

June 14, 2024: Reprising Role in Inside Out 2

On June 14, 2024, Amy Poehler reprised her role as Joy in 'Inside Out 2'.

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2025: Announcement of Good Hang with Amy Poehler Podcast

In 2025, it was announced that Amy Poehler would be starting her own new podcast entitled 'Good Hang with Amy Poehler', featuring interviews with her comedy friends.