History of Jenny Slate in Timeline
Jenny Slate is an American actress, comedian, and writer. She initially gained recognition for her live variety shows and co-creation of the Marcel the Shell with Shoes On series with Dean Fleischer Camp. Slate achieved wider recognition as a cast member on Saturday Night Live and for her roles in sitcoms such as Bob's Burgers, Parks and Recreation, House of Lies, and Kroll Show. She was married to Dean Fleischer Camp from 2012 to 2016.
1982: Jenny Slate Born
In 1982, Jenny Slate was born as an American actress, stand-up comedian, and writer.
1982: Birth in Milton, Massachusetts
In 1982, Jenny Slate was born in Milton, Massachusetts.
2000: Meeting Gabe Liedman
In 2000, Jenny Slate first met Gabe Liedman while attending Columbia University, beginning their long-term comedic partnership.
2004: Graduation from Columbia University
In 2004, Jenny Slate graduated from Columbia University as a literature major.
2008: Big Terrific Named Best New Variety Show
In 2008, Jenny Slate, Gabe Liedman, and Max Silvestri's stand-up show, 'Big Terrific', was named best new variety show by Time Out New York.
2009: Cast Member on Saturday Night Live
In 2009, Jenny Slate became a cast member on the 35th season of Saturday Night Live.
2009: Joining Saturday Night Live
In 2009, Jenny Slate joined the cast of Saturday Night Live and accidentally said a curse word during her first episode.
2009: Appearances on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
In early 2009, Jenny Slate made several appearances on the Late Night with Jimmy Fallon recurring sketch "7th Floor West", playing an NBC page.
2009: Regular performances of Jenny Slate: Dead Millionaire
Throughout 2009, Jenny Slate regularly performed her one-woman show, Jenny Slate: Dead Millionaire, at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre (UCBT) in New York City.
August 2010: Co-writing and voicing Marcel the Shell with Shoes On
In August 2010, Jenny Slate co-wrote and voiced the animated short film Marcel the Shell with Shoes On.
2010: Co-creating Marcel the Shell with Shoes On
In 2010, Jenny Slate co-created the children's short film and book series Marcel the Shell with Shoes On with Dean Fleischer Camp.
November 1, 2011: Release of Marcel-themed children's book
On November 1, 2011, Jenny Slate released a "Marcel"-themed children's book.
September 2012: Marriage to Dean Fleischer Camp
In September 2012, Jenny Slate married filmmaker Dean Fleischer Camp.
2012: Film roles in Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked and The Lorax
In 2012, Jenny Slate had her first live film role as Zoe in Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked and voiced Ted's mother in The Lorax.
2012: Voice performance in The Lorax
In 2012, Jenny Slate lent her voice to the animated film The Lorax.
2012: Marriage to Dean Fleischer Camp and roles in sitcoms
In 2012, Jenny Slate married Dean Fleischer Camp and started roles in Bob's Burgers.
2013: First appearance in Parks and Recreation and release of Catherine mini-series
In 2013, Jenny Slate first appeared in Parks and Recreation and released her own mini-series called Catherine on YouTube.
2013: Roles in Parks and Recreation, House of Lies, and Kroll Show
In 2013, Jenny Slate had roles in Parks and Recreation, House of Lies, and Kroll Show.
2014: Leading role in Obvious Child and Critics' Choice Movie Award
In 2014, Jenny Slate had her breakout role in 'Obvious Child' and won the Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Actress in a Comedy.
2014: Starring in Obvious Child and Critics Choice Award
In 2014, Jenny Slate starred in Obvious Child and won the Critics Choice Award for Best Actress in a Comedy.
2014: Marcel the Shell with Shoes On Series ends
In 2014, Jenny Slate's Marcel the Shell with Shoes On series concluded with Dean Fleischer Camp.
2015: Roles in Parks and Recreation, House of Lies, and Kroll Show ends
In 2015, Jenny Slate's roles in Parks and Recreation, House of Lies, and Kroll Show ended.
2015: End of Big Terrific Show
In 2015, Jenny Slate, Gabe Liedman, and Max Silvestri ended their show 'Big Terrific' due to busy schedules.
May 2016: Separation from Dean Fleischer Camp
In May 2016, Jenny Slate and Dean Fleischer Camp announced their separation following Slate's extramarital affair.
December 2016: Publication of About the House
In December 2016, Jenny Slate and her father published their book titled About the House.
2016: Divorce from Dean Fleischer Camp
In 2016, Jenny Slate divorced Dean Fleischer Camp, whom she married in 2012.
2016: Voice performances in Zootopia and The Secret Life of Pets
In 2016, Jenny Slate gave voice performances in Zootopia and The Secret Life of Pets.
2017: Voice performance in The Lego Batman Movie, Despicable Me 3, and role in Gifted
In 2017, Jenny Slate lent her voice to The Lego Batman Movie and Despicable Me 3, and played a role in Gifted.
2017: Starring in Gifted
In 2017, Jenny Slate starred in the film Gifted as Bonnie Stevenson.
September 2019: Engagement to Ben Shattuck
In September 2019, Jenny Slate announced her engagement to art curator and author Ben Shattuck.
October 2019: Release of Stage Fright comedy special
In October 2019, Jenny Slate released her stand-up comedy special Stage Fright on Netflix.
2019: Publication of Little Weirds
In 2019, Jenny Slate published her book Little Weirds, about her thoughts on life and relationships.
June 24, 2020: Exiting role on Big Mouth
On June 24, 2020, Jenny Slate exited her role voicing Missy Foreman-Greenwald on the animated Netflix series Big Mouth.
2020: Birth of daughter
In late 2020, Jenny Slate gave birth to a daughter.
February 3, 2021: Announcement of daughter's birth
On February 3, 2021, Jenny Slate announced that she had given birth to a daughter in late 2020.
2021: Marcel the Shell with Shoes On feature film
In 2021 Jenny Slate collaborated with Dean Fleischer Camp on Marcel the Shell with Shoes On franchise including the feature film.
2022: Role in Everything Everywhere All at Once and Screen Actors Guild Award
In 2022, Jenny Slate appeared in Everything Everywhere All at Once, winning the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture.
2022: Appearing in Everything Everywhere All at Once
In 2022, Jenny Slate appeared in the science fiction film Everything Everywhere All at Once and won the Screen Actors Guild Award.
2025: Planned move back to Brooklyn
Jenny Slate and Ben Shattuck plan to move back to Brooklyn in the fall of 2025.
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