Kat Dennings, born Katherine Victoria Litwack, is an American actress recognized for her comedic and superhero roles. She gained fame for playing Max Black in the CBS sitcom "2 Broke Girls" and Darcy Lewis in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, appearing in films like "Thor" and "Thor: The Dark World" and the Disney+ miniseries "WandaVision."
1969: Release of "They Shoot Horses, Don't They?"
The film "They Shoot Horses, Don't They?," a scene from which Kat Dennings reenacted in a "Vanity Fair" photoshoot, was released in 1969.
June 13, 1986: Birth of Kat Dennings
On June 13, 1986, Katherine Victoria Litwack, known professionally as Kat Dennings, was born.
1998: Release of "Practical Magic"
The film "Practical Magic," upon which the show "Sudbury" was based, was released in 1998.
2000: Kat Dennings Begins Acting Career
Kat Dennings made her acting debut in 2000.
2000: Kat Dennings Makes Television Debut in "Sex and the City"
Kat Dennings made her professional acting debut in an episode of HBO's "Sex and the City" in 2000.
2001: Kat Dennings Stars in "Raising Dad"
Kat Dennings starred in the WB sitcom "Raising Dad" from 2001 to 2002.
2001: Dennings Starts Blog and YouTube Channel
Kat Dennings started her own blog in 2001 and also began experimenting with video blogging on YouTube.
2002: Kat Dennings Appears in "The Scream Team" and Other Projects
In 2002, Kat Dennings appeared in the Disney Channel film "The Scream Team" and was cast in a role on "Everwood," but the role was recast.
2003: Kat Dennings Makes Guest Appearances on Television
Kat Dennings guest-starred in "Without a Trace" and "Less than Perfect" in 2003.
February 2004: Kat Dennings Cast in CBS Pilot "Sudbury"
In February 2004, Kat Dennings was cast in the pilot for a CBS show titled "Sudbury," but the series was not picked up.
2004: Kat Dennings Makes Feature Film Debut in "Raise Your Voice"
Kat Dennings appeared in her first feature film, "Raise Your Voice," in 2004.
2005: Kat Dennings Appears in "The 40-Year-Old Virgin"
Kat Dennings landed a supporting role in the film "The 40-Year-Old Virgin" in 2005.
2005: Kat Dennings Appears in "Down in the Valley"
Kat Dennings had a supporting role in the film "Down in the Valley" in 2005.
2005: Kat Dennings Appears in "ER" and "CSI: NY"
From 2005 to 2006, Kat Dennings had a recurring role in "ER" and guest-starred in an episode of "CSI: NY" in 2005.
2006: Kat Dennings Has Role in "Big Momma's House 2"
In 2006, Kat Dennings appeared in the film "Big Momma's House 2".
2006: Kat Dennings Stars in "Big Momma's House 2"
Kat Dennings had a role in the crime comedy "Big Momma's House 2" in 2006.
2006: Kat Dennings's Recurring Role on "ER" Continues
Kat Dennings's recurring role on "ER" continued into 2006.
2007: Kat Dennings Stars in "Charlie Bartlett"
In 2007, Kat Dennings starred in the film "Charlie Bartlett".
September 2008: Adaptation of "End Zone" Canceled
A project to adapt Don DeLillo's "End Zone" into a film, in which Kat Dennings was involved, was canceled due to the subject matter being deemed too controversial in September 2008.
2008: Kat Dennings Discusses Name Change in Interview
In 2008, Kat Dennings explained in an interview with Philadelphia magazine that she chose the professional surname "Dennings" because she found her family name "a little hideous".
2008: Dennings on Her Jewish Identity
In 2008, Kat Dennings publicly stated that while she considers Judaism an important part of her history, religion is not a significant part of her life. She identifies more with her ethnic and cultural background.
2008: Kat Dennings Appears in "The House Bunny" and "Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist"
Kat Dennings appeared in the films "The House Bunny" and "Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist" in 2008.
2008: Kat Dennings Stars in "Charlie Bartlett" and "The House Bunny"
Kat Dennings starred in the films "Charlie Bartlett" and "The House Bunny" in 2008.
August 2009: Kat Dennings Featured in "Vanity Fair"
Kat Dennings and other rising stars were featured in the August 2009 issue of "Vanity Fair".
2009: Kat Dennings Stars in "The Answer Man" and "Shorts"
Kat Dennings appeared in the films "The Answer Man" and "Shorts" in 2009.
2009: Kat Dennings Stars in "Defendor"
Kat Dennings starred in the film "Defendor" in 2009.
2009: Kat Dennings's Film Project Canceled; Stars in "Defendor"
The film "Liars (A to E)", in which Kat Dennings was set to star, was canceled in 2009, the same year she appeared in the film "Defendor".
January 2010: Production Begins on "Thor"
The film "Thor" went into production in January 2010.
May 2010: Kat Dennings Appears in Music Video
In May 2010, Kat Dennings appeared in a music video for the Bob Schneider song "40 Dogs (Like Romeo and Juliet)".
2010: Dennings Stops Maintaining Her Blog
Kat Dennings stopped updating her blog in 2010.
February 2011: Production Begins on "To Write Love on Her Arms"
Filming began on the movie "To Write Love on Her Arms" in February 2011.
February 2011: Kat Dennings Cast in "2 Broke Girls"
Kat Dennings was cast in the CBS sitcom "2 Broke Girls" in February 2011.
May 2011: "Thor" Released
The Marvel film "Thor," in which Kat Dennings starred, was released in May 2011.
September 19, 2011: "2 Broke Girls" Premieres on CBS
The sitcom "2 Broke Girls" debuted on CBS on September 19, 2011.
2011: Kat Dennings Stars in "Thor" and "2 Broke Girls"
In 2011, Kat Dennings appeared in the Marvel film "Thor" as Darcy Lewis and landed a starring role in the CBS sitcom "2 Broke Girls".
2011: Dennings Begins Dating Nick Zano
Kat Dennings began dating her "2 Broke Girls" co-star, Nick Zano, in 2011.
2012: Kat Dennings Films "Suburban Gothic"
Kat Dennings filmed the movie "Suburban Gothic" in mid-2012.
2012: Kat Dennings Stars in "To Write Love on Her Arms"
Kat Dennings starred in the film "To Write Love on Her Arms," which was released in 2012.
February 10, 2013: Kat Dennings Appears at Grammy Awards
Kat Dennings introduced The Black Keys at the 55th Grammy Awards on February 10, 2013.
April 4, 2013: Music Video Featuring Kat Dennings Premieres
The music video for the Hanson single "Get the Girl Back," in which Kat Dennings appeared, premiered on April 4, 2013.
2013: Kat Dennings Reprises Role in "Thor" Sequel
Kat Dennings appeared in "Thor: The Dark World" in 2013.
2013: Kat Dennings Reprises Role in "Thor: The Dark World"
Kat Dennings reprised her role as Darcy Lewis in "Thor: The Dark World" in 2013.
2014: "Suburban Gothic," Starring Kat Dennings, Premieres
The film "Suburban Gothic," in which Dennings starred, premiered in 2014.
2014: "Suburban Gothic" Premieres
"Suburban Gothic" premiered in 2014.
2014: Dennings and Zano Break Up, Dennings Begins Dating Josh Groban
Kat Dennings and Nick Zano ended their relationship in 2014. That same year, Dennings began dating singer Josh Groban.
2016: Dennings and Groban Break Up
Kat Dennings and Josh Groban broke up in 2016.
May 12, 2017: "2 Broke Girls" Canceled
CBS canceled "2 Broke Girls" on May 12, 2017.
2017: "2 Broke Girls" Ends After Six Seasons
On May 12, 2017, CBS canceled "2 Broke Girls" after six seasons.
2018: Kat Dennings to Star in "Friendsgiving"
In 2018, it was announced that Kat Dennings would star in the film "Friendsgiving".
November 2019: Dennings Stars in "Dollface"
In November 2019, Kat Dennings began her starring role in the Hulu comedy series, "Dollface".
May 6, 2021: Dennings and Andrew W.K.'s Relationship Confirmed
On May 6, 2021, it was confirmed that Kat Dennings was in a relationship with musician Andrew W.K. after meeting earlier that year in Los Angeles.
May 13, 2021: Dennings and W.K. Announce Engagement
One week after going public, on May 13, 2021, Kat Dennings and Andrew W.K. announced their engagement on Instagram.
2021: Dennings Reprises Role as Darcy Lewis in "WandaVision"
Kat Dennings reprised her role as Darcy Lewis in the Disney+ miniseries "WandaVision" in 2021.
2021: Kat Dennings Appears in "WandaVision"
Kat Dennings reprised her role as Darcy Lewis in the Disney+ miniseries "WandaVision" in 2021.
2022: Dennings in "Thor: Love and Thunder"
Kat Dennings appeared in the Marvel film "Thor: Love and Thunder" in 2022.
2022: Kat Dennings Returns in "Thor: Love and Thunder"
Kat Dennings reprised her role as Darcy Lewis in "Thor: Love and Thunder" in 2022.
November 27, 2023: Dennings and W.K. Marry
Kat Dennings and Andrew W.K. were married on November 27, 2023 at their home in Los Angeles.