History of Victoria Jackson in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: August 17, 2024

"Victoria Jackson is an American actress and comedian widely recognized for her six-season stint (1986-1992) as a cast member on the iconic sketch comedy show 'Saturday Night Live'."

August 2, 1959: Birth of Victoria Jackson

Victoria Jackson was born on August 2, 1959.

1979: Transfer to Auburn University

Victoria Jackson transferred to Auburn University in 1979 for her senior year, changing her major to theater. She left mid-way through the year to pursue acting.

1981: Move to Los Angeles

Victoria Jackson moved to Los Angeles in 1981 to pursue a career in acting and comedy.

1984: Appearance in WAL*TER Pilot

Victoria Jackson appeared in the pilot episode for a M*A*S*H spin-off titled "W*A*L*T*E*R" in 1984. The show was not picked up by networks.

1984: First Marriage

Victoria Jackson married Nisan Mark Eventoff in 1984.

1985: Role in "Half Nelson"

Victoria Jackson had a role in the short-lived television series "Half Nelson" in 1985.

1986: Saturday Night Live Debut

Victoria Jackson joined the cast of Saturday Night Live in 1986.

1991: Divorce from Nisan Mark Eventoff

Victoria Jackson divorced Nisan Mark Eventoff in 1991.

1992: Departure from Saturday Night Live

Victoria Jackson's time as a regular cast member on Saturday Night Live ended in 1992.

1994: Guest Appearance in "In the Heat of the Night"

Victoria Jackson appeared as "Beverly" in the "In the Heat of the Night" episode "Good Cop, Bad Cop" in 1994.

1999: Guest Appearance in "The X-Files"

Victoria Jackson made a guest appearance in "The Rain King" episode of "The X-Files" in 1999.

2000: Role in "Strip Mall"

Victoria Jackson had a regular role as Patty in the Comedy Central sitcom "Strip Mall" from 2000 to 2001.

2001: End of Role in "Strip Mall"

Victoria Jackson's role as Patty in "Strip Mall" ended in 2001.

2003: Recurring Role in "Romeo!"

Victoria Jackson began a recurring role in the Nickelodeon show "Romeo!" in 2003.

2004: Roles in "Shut Up and Kiss Me!" and "Romeo!" Concludes

Victoria Jackson appeared in the romantic comedy "Shut Up and Kiss Me!" and her recurring role in "Romeo!" concluded in 2004.

2005: Role in "Her Minor Thing"

Victoria Jackson had a role in the romantic comedy "Her Minor Thing" in 2005.

2007: Appearance in "Thou Shalt Laugh 2: The Deuce"

Victoria Jackson appeared in the Christian comedy concert "Thou Shalt Laugh 2: The Deuce" in 2007.

October 2008: Appearance in National Republican Senatorial Committee Advertisement

Victoria Jackson appeared alongside other celebrities on "The O'Reilly Factor" in an advertisement for the National Republican Senatorial Committee in October 2008.

2008: Public Statements About Barack Obama

Beginning in 2008, Victoria Jackson began making public statements that she believed Barack Obama was a communist.

2011: Joins Staff of Patriot Update

Victoria Jackson joined the staff for Patriot Update in 2011 as a writer and video blogger, as well as the host for the talk show "Politichicks".

2011: Criticism of "Glee"

Victoria Jackson publicly criticized the television show "Glee" for depicting a kiss between two men in 2011.

2012: Comments on Todd Akin

Following remarks made by Todd Akin about pregnancies resulting from rape, Victoria Jackson stated that she would keep the baby if she was raped and put it up for adoption if she didn't want to keep it.

2012: Release of "Is My Bow Too Big?"

Victoria Jackson's autobiography, "Is My Bow Too Big? How I Went from Saturday Night Live to the Tea Party", was published by White Hall in 2012.

2013: Move to Nashville

Victoria Jackson and her husband, Paul Wessel, moved to Nashville, Tennessee in 2013.

2014: Role in "Campin' Buddies"

Victoria Jackson played multiple characters in the direct-to-video movie "Campin' Buddies" in 2014.

2014: Runs for Williamson County Seat

Victoria Jackson ran as an independent for one of two District 2 seats in Williamson County, Tennessee but did not receive enough votes to secure a seat.

2015: Claims about Barack Obama

In 2015, Victoria Jackson claimed that Barack Obama was an "Islamic jihadist", a member of the Muslim Brotherhood, and that his support for legal abortion and same-sex marriage meant he was not a Christian.

2015: Breast Cancer Diagnosis

Victoria Jackson was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015.

2023: Objects to Franklin Pride

Victoria Jackson objected to the city of Franklin, Tennessee holding a gay pride parade in 2023.

August 2024: Breast Cancer Metastasis

Victoria Jackson announces via Instagram that her breast cancer has metastasized and she has been diagnosed with an inoperable tumor in her windpipe in August 2024.