Kate McKinnon is a famous comedian, mostly known for doing hilarious impersonations on NBC's legendary comedy show, Saturday Night Live. Whether she's impersonating 26-year-old pop star, Justin Bieber, or U.S. Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos, Kate's range seems to be limitless.
Although Kate unarguably has a brilliant career as a well-established SNL comedian, she has also acted in movies and television. Kate's talent isn't even limited to comedy. She is a woman of many talents. She's a smart person who works hard to entertain us, and there is so much to learn about her life and times.
In this article, we will reveal 15 lesser-known facts about this New York-based comedy genius. Fans will enjoy getting to know Kate a little better!
15 Her Real Name Is Kathryn
She is best known as Kate McKinnon, but her real name is Kathryn McKinnon Berthold. Her stage name is far from being the most-altered celebrity name, but it has still been changed. Kate does suit the New Yorker vibe very well. It's short, it's easy to say and spell and it's just simpler to remember.
14 She Has A Sister Who's Also A Comedian
The 36-year-old Long Island native has a younger sister. The best part about this is the fact that the siblings share the same passion. That's right, Emily Lynne Berthold is also a comedian! Emily does stand-up comedy and has also acted in movies.
13 Kate Is A Musician
The SNL star has many hidden talents. One of them is her musical abilities. Indeed, Kate can play the piano, along with the cello, and she is a self-taught guitarist. She has been filmed playing most of these instruments before, but a lot of people haven't seen those pics and videos. What can't Kate do?
12 She Is A Columbia Graduate
Capricorns are known to be hard workers. So, it comes as no surprise, that this January-born lady ended up studying at an Ivy League University. Kate graduated from Columbia University in 2006. She has a degree in theatre, which (as we know) has come in quite handy.
11 She's A Vegetarian
It is unclear whether Kate is a vegan or a vegetarian, but one thing is for sure: the comedian does not eat meat. The Ghostbusters actress is an avid animal lover and even considers her cat to be her own child. Kate is amazing, isn't she?
10 Kate Was The First Openly Gay Woman On SNL
This New Yorker has always been out and proud. But did you know she was Saturday Night Live's very own first openly lesbian woman comedian? What a big step for American TV! Kate continuously speaks out in support of the LGBTQ+ community. She also raises awareness about minority issues.
9 She Owned An Iguana As A Child
Kate has always had a preference for all things different. One of the most unique things she liked as a child was her pet iguana. She grew up with her reptile companion, who was named Willy. Why are we not surprised that this quirky comedian has quirky interests?
8 The SNL Character She Identifies With The Most Is Ms. Rafferty
In an interview with Paper Magazine, Kate answered questions from different actors. During this interview, she revealed that the character she identifies with the most is Ms. Rafferty.
Ms. Rafferty is an awkward woman who claims to have been abducted by aliens. When Charlize Theron asked who the comedian identified with the most, she was probably not expecting this!
7 Ellen Degeneres Inspired Her To Be Openly Lesbian
Whenever Kate imitates Ellen, it's always based on her deep admiration for the television host. At the 2020 Golden Globe Awards, the SNL comedian gave a very emotional speech about Ellen Degeneres and thanked her for coming out on national TV.
6 The First Time She Met Hillary Clinton Was During An SNL Sketch
The 36-year-old SNL star supported Hillary Clinton when the former First Lady was running against current American President, Donald Trump. But it wasn't before impersonating her that Kate actually met Hillary in person. It didn't look awkward at all!
5 She Did Voice-overs In Cartoons
This funny New Yorker has done voices for many animated movies and cartoons. To name at least a few, she lent her voice to Angry Birds, Finding Dory, and The Simpsons. Kate is like a chameleon who can blend into every aspect of the entertainment industry.
4 She Tried To Start A Band With Her Ex
Kate and her long time partner, Marla Mindelle, made for a discreet yet very cute couple. They both share a love for music and performing. So back in 2015, the pair started a band called "Indigo Squirrels". Unfortunately, they only performed once. Of course, it's not Marla in the pic above - it's Kristen Stewart!
3 Kate Loves Travelling To Countries Which Aren't Westernized
In different interviews, the SNL comedian has revealed that she loves traveling to countries that show no signs of being influenced by American culture. As an example. she mentioned Hungary and most recently, Cambodia. Kate is an explorer and loves to escape her New York life from time to time.
2 Mila Kunis Revealed That Kate Was A Horrible Liar
While promoting their movie, The Spy Who Dumped Me, which was released in 2018, Mila had a lot of fun facts to share about her costar. Mila Kunis revealed in an interview that Kate was terrible at lying and that it was a cute characteristic. Kate has so many great qualities.
1 She Revealed Who Would Most Likely Make Her Break Character On SNL
In a video showing which costars make the SNL female comedian break their characters, Kate revealed that Aidy Bryant would always make her laugh. She stated that if you do not want to break your character, you should not be looking at Aidy.