History of Heidi Gardner in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: September 28, 2025

Heidi Gardner is an American actress, comedian, and writer best known for her tenure as a cast member on Saturday Night Live (SNL) for eight seasons. Joining in 2017 for season 43, she was elevated to repertory status in 2019. She departed SNL after season 50 in 2025.

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July 27, 1983: Heidi Gardner's Birth

On July 27, 1983, Heidi Lynn Gardner was born. She is an American actress, comedian, and writer.

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2001: Graduation from Notre Dame de Sion

In 2001, Heidi Gardner graduated from Notre Dame de Sion, an all-girls Catholic high school in southern Kansas City. In her senior year, she was voted "most likely to be a cast member of Saturday Night Live".

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2010: Marriage to Zeb Wells

In 2010, Heidi Gardner married Marvel Comics creator Zeb Wells.

2014: Joined the Sunday Company

In 2014, Heidi Gardner joined the Sunday Company.

2017: Joined Saturday Night Live

In 2017, Heidi Gardner joined the cast of Saturday Night Live (SNL) along with Luke Null and Chris Redd for its forty-third season, as featured players.

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August 28, 2019: Guest Role on Superstore

On August 28, 2019, it was reported that Heidi Gardner would have a guest role on the NBC comedy series Superstore, playing Dina Fox's nemesis Colleen.

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