History of Kate McKinnon in Timeline
"Kate McKinnon Berthold is an American actress and comedian best known for her decade-long stint on "Saturday Night Live" (SNL) from 2012 to 2022. Her memorable characters and celebrity impressions earned her critical acclaim and numerous awards, including two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series."
January 6, 1984: Birth of Kate McKinnon Berthold
Kate McKinnon Berthold was born on January 6, 1984.
1993: Last "SNL" Cast Member to Win Emmy Award Prior to McKinnon
Before Kate McKinnon's win in 2016, Dana Carvey was the last "Saturday Night Live" cast member to win a Primetime Emmy Award for their role on the show, with his win occurring in 1993.
2002: High School Graduation
Kate McKinnon graduated from North Shore High School in 2002.
2006: College Graduation
Kate McKinnon graduated from Columbia University in 2006 with a degree in theater.
2007: Start of "The Big Gay Sketch Show"
In 2007, "The Big Gay Sketch Show," featuring Kate McKinnon as part of the original cast, premiered on Logo TV.
2007: Kate McKinnon Joins "The Big Gay Sketch Show"
Kate McKinnon joined the cast of the Logo sketch comedy series "The Big Gay Sketch Show" in 2007.
2008: Regular Performances at Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre
Beginning in 2008, Kate McKinnon began regularly performing live sketch comedy at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York City.
2009: Logo NewNowNext Award Win
Kate McKinnon was recognized as Best Rising Comic at the Logo NewNowNext Awards in 2009.
2010: ECNY Emerging Comic Award Nomination
Kate McKinnon was nominated for an ECNY Emerging Comic Award in 2010.
2010: End of "The Big Gay Sketch Show"
The Logo sketch comedy series "The Big Gay Sketch Show", on which Kate McKinnon was a cast member, came to an end in 2010 after three seasons.
March 28, 2012: Report of Kate McKinnon's Hiring on "SNL"
On March 28, 2012, it was reported that Kate McKinnon had been hired to join the cast of "Saturday Night Live."
April 7, 2012: Kate McKinnon Joins "Saturday Night Live" as a Featured Player
Kate McKinnon officially joined the cast of "Saturday Night Live" as a featured player on April 7, 2012.
2012: Kate McKinnon Joins Saturday Night Live
In 2012, Kate McKinnon joined the cast of the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live.
2013: Promotion to Repertory Status on "SNL"
Kate McKinnon was promoted to repertory status on "Saturday Night Live" during the show's 39th season in 2013.
2013: Emmy Nomination for "SNL"
Kate McKinnon received her first Primetime Emmy Award nomination in 2013 for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her work on "Saturday Night Live."
2014: Appearance at Kennedy Center Honors
Kate McKinnon participated in the Kennedy Center Honors in 2014, contributing to a tribute for Lily Tomlin.
2014: American Comedy Award Win and Emmy Nominations
Kate McKinnon won the American Comedy Award for Best Supporting Actress, TV, for her work on "SNL" in 2014. That same year, she was also nominated for two Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series and Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics (along with colleagues) for the song "(Do It On My) Twin Bed."
2015: Ford Focus Commercials
Kate McKinnon appeared in multiple commercials for the Ford Focus in 2015.
2015: Kate McKinnon Stars in "Sisters"
Kate McKinnon appeared in the film "Sisters" in 2015.
2015: Kate McKinnon Begins Voicing "Nature Cat"
Kate McKinnon began voicing the lead role in the PBS Kids animated series "Nature Cat" in 2015.
2015: Emmy Nomination for "SNL"
Kate McKinnon was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her work on "Saturday Night Live" in 2015.
2015: Voice Role in "Nature Cat"
Starting in 2015, Kate McKinnon provided the voice for Squeeks in the PBS Kids series "Nature Cat," where she worked alongside fellow "Saturday Night Live" cast members Taran Killam and Bobby Moynihan.
November 12, 2016: Post-Election "Hallelujah" Performance
Following Hillary Clinton's loss in the 2016 presidential election, Kate McKinnon opened the November 12, 2016, episode of "Saturday Night Live" with a solo performance of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah." This performance took place two days after Cohen's death was announced.
2016: First Emmy Award Win for Kate McKinnon
Kate McKinnon won her first Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her work on Saturday Night Live in 2016.
2016: Release of "Ghostbusters"
The film "Ghostbusters," starring Kate McKinnon, Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, and Leslie Jones, was released in 2016.
2016: Emmy Award Win for "Saturday Night Live"
Kate McKinnon won a Primetime Emmy Award in 2016 for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her work on "Saturday Night Live."
2016: Co-hosting the Independent Spirit Awards
Kate McKinnon co-hosted the 31st Independent Spirit Awards with Kumail Nanjiani in 2016.
2016: Kate McKinnon in "Office Christmas Party"
Kate McKinnon appeared in the film "Office Christmas Party" in 2016.
2016: Relationship with Jackie Abbott Begins
In 2016, Kate McKinnon began dating photographer and actress Jackie Abbott.
February 11, 2017: Debut of Elizabeth Warren and Jeff Sessions Impressions
On February 11, 2017, Kate McKinnon debuted her impressions of Elizabeth Warren during "Weekend Update" and Jeff Sessions in the cold open of "Saturday Night Live."
2017: Kate McKinnon Stars in "Rough Night"
Kate McKinnon appeared in the film "Rough Night" in 2017.
2017: Kate McKinnon Starts Voicing "The Magic School Bus Rides Again"
Kate McKinnon began voicing a lead role in the Netflix animated series "The Magic School Bus Rides Again" in 2017.
2017: Voice Role in "The Magic School Bus Rides Again"
Kate McKinnon lent her voice to the character Fiona Frizzle in the continuation of "The Magic School Bus" children's series, titled "The Magic School Bus Rides Again," from 2017 onwards.
2017: Emmy Award Win for "Saturday Night Live"
Kate McKinnon received a Primetime Emmy Award in 2017 for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, marking her second win for her role on "Saturday Night Live."
2017: Second Emmy Award Win for Kate McKinnon
Kate McKinnon won her second consecutive Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in 2017.
2018: Release of "The Spy Who Dumped Me"
The film "The Spy Who Dumped Me," featuring Kate McKinnon, was released in 2018.
May 2019: Release of "Heads Will Roll"
The fantasy-comedy Audible audio series "Heads Will Roll," created by Kate McKinnon and Emily Lynne, premiered in May 2019. The show featured a star-studded cast, including Meryl Streep, Peter Dinklage, and several of McKinnon's "SNL" co-stars.
2019: Kate McKinnon in "Yesterday"
Kate McKinnon had a role in the film "Yesterday," which was released in 2019.
2019: Relationship with Jackie Abbott Ends
Kate McKinnon and Jackie Abbott's relationship ended in 2019.
2019: Supporting Role in "Yesterday"
Kate McKinnon had a supporting role in the film "Yesterday," released in 2019.
2020: Planned Departure from "SNL" Postponed
Kate McKinnon and Aidy Bryant had planned to depart from "Saturday Night Live" at the end of the 45th season in 2020, but the COVID-19 pandemic caused a change in their plans, and they ultimately left at the end of season 47 in 2022.
2020: Conclusion of Voice Role in "The Magic School Bus Rides Again"
Kate McKinnon concluded her voice role as Fiona Frizzle in "The Magic School Bus Rides Again" in 2020.
2020: Publicly Thanks Ellen DeGeneres
While presenting Ellen DeGeneres with the Carol Burnett Award at the 2020 Golden Globe Awards, McKinnon publicly thanked DeGeneres for making it easier for her to embrace her sexual orientation after watching DeGeneres's sitcom "Ellen."
2021: End of "The Magic School Bus Rides Again"
The Netflix animated series "The Magic School Bus Rides Again", in which Kate McKinnon voiced a lead role, concluded in 2021.
March 3, 2022: Premiere of "Joe vs. Carole"
The Peacock miniseries "Joe vs. Carole," starring Kate McKinnon as Carole Baskin, premiered on March 3, 2022.
December 17, 2022: Cecily Strong Surpasses Kate McKinnon's Tenure on "SNL"
With the December 17, 2022, episode of "Saturday Night Live" (season 48), Cecily Strong became the show's longest-tenured female cast member, surpassing Kate McKinnon's record.
2022: Kate McKinnon Stars in "Joe vs. Carole"
Kate McKinnon portrayed Carole Baskin in the Peacock miniseries "Joe vs. Carole", which premiered in 2022.
2022: Release of "The Bubble"
The film "The Bubble," starring Kate McKinnon, was released in 2022.
2022: Kate McKinnon Departs from Saturday Night Live
Kate McKinnon departed from Saturday Night Live in 2022 after a successful run on the show.
2023: Portrayal of Weird Barbie
In the 2023 film "Barbie," Kate McKinnon took on the role of Weird Barbie.
2023: Kate McKinnon in "Barbie"
Kate McKinnon played a role in the film "Barbie", which premiered in 2023.
February 2024: Announcement of Young Adult Novel
In February 2024, Kate McKinnon announced her upcoming young adult novel, "The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science," set to release in October 2024.
October 2024: Release of "The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science"
Kate McKinnon's young adult novel, "The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science," is scheduled for release in October 2024.
2024: Expected Conclusion of Kate McKinnon's Role in "Nature Cat"
Kate McKinnon's voice role in the PBS Kids animated series "Nature Cat" is expected to conclude in 2024.