Kristen Wiig was the brilliantly strange heart of SNL in the late 2000s. She possessed an unparalleled gift for creating deeply weird, hilariously flawed, and oddly sympathetic characters. From the one-upping Penelope and the excitable Target Lady to the singer Dooneese, Wiig’s creations were comedic masterpieces of nervous energy and bizarre tics. Her farewell episode was one of the most emotional in the show’s history, a testament to her impact. She seamlessly transitioned to film, co-writing and starring in the blockbuster Bridesmaids, which revolutionized the female-led comedy. She rates among the greatest cast members ever.