Aidy Bryant
A master of joyful, relatable comedy who used her decade on SNL to champion body positivity and heartfelt absurdity.
Born 1987 (age 39)·American actress and comedian·Birthday: May 7·Millennials
Biography
Aidy Bryant emerged from the Chicago improv scene, a training ground that honed her sharp, character-driven humor. When she joined the cast of Saturday Night Live in 2012, she brought an everywoman authenticity that was both refreshing and revolutionary. Bryant didn't just do sketches; she created miniature worlds, from the aggressively supportive girlfriend in a sports parody to the deliriously upbeat host of a children's show. Her work often carried a subtle, powerful message of self-acceptance, never more so than in her co-creation and starring role in the Hulu series 'Shrill'. That show, based on Lindy West's memoir, broke ground by centering a plus-size woman's life without making her body the sole subject of trauma or comedy. Bryant's talent lies in her ability to be wildly funny and deeply genuine in the same breath, making her one of her generation's most influential comic voices.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Aidy was born in 1987, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Aidy Was Born
The biggest hits of 1987
#1 Movie
Three Men and a Baby
Best Picture
The Last Emperor
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Aidy's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1987Born
Black Monday stock market crash
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $72,400Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Walk Like an Egyptian" — The BanglesBest Picture: The Last Emperor
1992Started school
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
2000Became a teenager
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2003Could drive
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2005Could vote
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2008Turned 21
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2017Turned 30
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2026Age 39 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Was a featured player and later repertory player on 'Saturday Night Live' for ten consecutive seasons, from 2012 to 2022.
- Co-created, executive produced, and starred as Annie Easton in the critically acclaimed Hulu series 'Shrill'.
- Received two Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her work on 'Saturday Night Live'.
Did You Know?
She performed with the famed improv groups The Second City and Annoyance Theatre in Chicago before SNL.
She is a trained seamstress and has made many of her own clothes, including some worn on 'Shrill'.
She voiced the character of Val Little in the animated film 'The Mitchells vs. The Machines'.
“I think the goal is just to be a human on TV.”
