Childhood and Education Journey of Tina Fey in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 25, 2025

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Tina Fey. A timeline of key moments.

Tina Fey is an accomplished American actress, comedian, writer, and producer. Her career took off as a cast member and head writer for Saturday Night Live (1997-2006). She's the creator and star of the sitcom 30 Rock and also created Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. Beyond television, Fey has written and starred in numerous films, including Mean Girls (2004 and 2024), Baby Mama, Date Night, and Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, showcasing her versatility in comedy and acting.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1994: Began Dating Jeff Richmond

In 1994, Tina Fey began dating Jeff Richmond, a pianist who later became Second City's musical director and then a composer on 30 Rock.

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1995: Started Wearing Glasses

In 1995, Tina Fey started wearing glasses and joked that "Glasses make anyone look smarter."

June 3, 2001: Married Jeff Richmond

On June 3, 2001, Tina Fey married Jeff Richmond in a Greek Orthodox ceremony.

2002: Ranked in Maxim's Hot 100 List

In 2002, Tina Fey was ranked at number 80 on Maxim magazine's Hot 100 List.

2003: One of People Magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People

In 2003, Tina Fey was named one of People magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People.

2007: One of People Magazine's 100 Most Beautiful People

In 2007, Tina Fey was named one of People magazine's 100 Most Beautiful People and placed seventh on the Hot 100 List on AfterEllen.com.

2008: One of People Magazine's 100 Most Beautiful People

In 2008, Tina Fey continued as one of People magazine's 100 Most Beautiful People and was voted as number one on the Hot 100 List on AfterEllen.com.

April 2009: Purchased Apartment in New York City

In April 2009, Tina Fey and Jeff Richmond purchased a US$3.4 million apartment on the Upper West Side in New York City.

2009: Named Among Mothers Who Make a Difference

In 2009, Love Our Children USA organization named Tina Fey among their Mothers Who Make a Difference. She was also the 2009 national spokesperson for the Light the Night Walk, which benefits the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.