History of Cecily Strong in Timeline

Cecily Strong is an American actress and comedian best known for her decade-long tenure on NBC's Saturday Night Live (SNL) from 2012 to 2022. She holds the distinction of being the longest-tenured female cast member in the history of the show. Her work on SNL involved creating memorable characters and performing in sketches that often satirized contemporary culture and politics.

February 8, 1984: Cecily Strong Born

On February 8, 1984, Cecily Legler Strong was born. She is an American actress and comedian.

1985: Lily Tomlin's Performance

In 1985, Lily Tomlin starred in the play The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe, which Cecily Strong would later perform in.

2002: Graduated Chicago Academy for the Arts

In 2002, Cecily Strong graduated from the Chicago Academy for the Arts.

2006: Graduated from CalArts

In 2006, Cecily Strong graduated from California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) with a BFA in theatre.

September 15, 2012: SNL Debut

On September 15, 2012, Cecily Strong debuted as a featured player on Saturday Night Live.

2012: Joined Saturday Night Live

In 2012, Cecily Strong became a cast member on Saturday Night Live.

2013: Father's Public Relations Firm

As of 2013, Cecily Strong's father ran his own public-relations firm.

2013: Voice Work on The Awesomes

Cecily Strong's voice work on The Awesomes was from 2013-2015.

September 2014: Left Weekend Update

In September 2014, Cecily Strong was replaced on Weekend Update to focus on doing sketches.

2015: Hosted White House Correspondents' Dinner

In 2015, Cecily Strong hosted the White House Correspondents' Dinner.

2016: Commercial Appearances

In 2016, Cecily Strong appeared in an Old Navy commercial and joined Years of Living Dangerously as a correspondent. She also guest starred on Angie Tribeca and Scream Queens in 2016.

2017: Triscuit Commercials

Since 2017, Cecily Strong has appeared in a series of commercials for Triscuit.

2020: Primetime Emmy Nomination

In 2020, Cecily Strong was nominated for her first Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.

2020: Essay on Vulture.com

In 2020, Cecily Strong wrote an essay about grieving the loss of her cousin which was published on Vulture.com; this essay was then developed into her memoir.

2020: Prego Commercials

Starting in 2020, Cecily Strong starred in a series of Prego Spaghetti sauce commercials.

August 10, 2021: Memoir Publication

On August 10, 2021, Cecily Strong's memoir, "This Will All Be Over Soon", was published.

November 6, 2021: "Goober the Clown" Skit

On November 6, 2021, Cecily Strong appeared in a comedy skit, "Goober the Clown Who Had An Abortion When She Was 23," on Weekend Update, which received both praise and backlash.

2021: That Damn Michael Che and Schmigadoon!

In 2021, Cecily Strong appeared in HBO Max's That Damn Michael Che and starred in/produced Schmigadoon!.

2021: Schmigadoon! and Memoir Publication

In 2021, Cecily Strong had a starring role on "Schmigadoon!" and co-produced it. Her memoir "This Will All Be Over Soon" was also published in 2021.

2021: Second Emmy Nomination

In 2021, Cecily Strong was nominated again for a Primetime Emmy Award.

2021: Broadway Influence

In a 2021 interview, Cecily Strong mentioned that due to her uncle's career as a Broadway producer, she attended shows and met casts backstage as a child.

January 11, 2022: Off Broadway Debut

On January 11, 2022, Cecily Strong made her New York stage debut in an Off Broadway revival of Jane Wagner's one-woman play The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe.

October 29, 2022: SNL Return for Season 48

On October 29, 2022, Cecily Strong returned to SNL for season 48 after missing the first three shows.

November 5, 2022: "Tammy the Trucker" Skit

On November 5, 2022, Cecily Strong appeared as "Tammy the Trucker on Gas Prices and Definitely Not Abortion" on Weekend Update before the 2022 midterm elections.