History of Kat Dennings in Timeline

Kat Dennings, born Katherine Victoria Litwack, is an American actress recognized for her prominent roles in television and film. She gained widespread recognition for portraying Max Black in the CBS sitcom "2 Broke Girls," which aired from 2011 to 2017. Dennings is also known for her recurring role as Darcy Lewis in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, beginning with her appearance in the film "Thor" (2011) and continuing in subsequent MCU projects.

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June 13, 1986: Kat Dennings' Birth

On June 13, 1986, Katherine Victoria Litwack, known professionally as Kat Dennings, was born. She is an American actress known for her roles in "2 Broke Girls" and the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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2000: Debut on Sex and the City

In 2000, Kat Dennings made her professional debut with an appearance on HBO's "Sex and the City", in the episode "Hot Child in the City".

February 2004: Cast in CBS pilot Sudbury

In February 2004, Kat Dennings was cast in a pilot for CBS titled "Sudbury", about a family of modern-day witches, based on the 1998 film "Practical Magic", but the series was not picked up.

2004: Feature Film Debut in Raise Your Voice

In 2004, Kat Dennings made her feature film debut in Hilary Duff's "Raise Your Voice" as Sloane, a somber piano student.

September 2008: Involvement in End Zone adaptation

In September 2008, Kat Dennings was involved in a project to adapt Don DeLillo's novel "End Zone" as a film. Although actors Sam Rockwell and Josh Hartnett were also involved, the project was not greenlit.

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August 2009: Featured in Vanity Fair

In August 2009, Kat Dennings and other rising stars were featured in Vanity Fair, photographed re-enacting scenes from famous Depression-era films. She was shown in a setting from Sydney Pollack's "They Shoot Horses, Don't They?"

January 2010: Thor Production

In January 2010, the Marvel Studios film "Thor", in which Kat Dennings played Darcy Lewis, began production in New Mexico.

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May 2010: Appeared in Music Video

In May 2010, Kat Dennings appeared in a music video for "40 Dogs (Like Romeo and Juliet)", a single by Bob Schneider. Robert Rodriguez directed the video.

February 2011: Cast in 2 Broke Girls

In February 2011, Kat Dennings was cast in "2 Broke Girls", a CBS sitcom.

February 2011: To Write Love on Her Arms Production Begins

In February 2011, production began in Orlando, Florida, on the drama film "To Write Love on Her Arms", starring Kat Dennings.

May 2011: Thor release

In May 2011, the film "Thor", in which Kat Dennings played Darcy Lewis, was released in theaters.

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September 19, 2011: 2 Broke Girls Series Debut

On September 19, 2011, the CBS sitcom "2 Broke Girls", starring Kat Dennings, debuted.

February 10, 2013: Introduced The Black Keys at the Grammy Awards

On February 10, 2013, Kat Dennings introduced The Black Keys at the 55th Grammy Awards.

April 4, 2013: Get the Girl Back video premiere

On April 4, 2013, the music video for the Hanson single "Get the Girl Back", featuring Kat Dennings, premiered.

May 12, 2017: 2 Broke Girls Canceled

On May 12, 2017, CBS canceled "2 Broke Girls" after six seasons.

May 6, 2021: Relationship with Andrew W.K. Confirmed

On May 6, 2021, it was confirmed that Kat Dennings was in a relationship with musician Andrew W.K., whom she had met in Los Angeles earlier that year.