Ana Gasteyer

Ana Gasteyer is an actress, comedian, and singer known for her extensive work in film, television, and Broadway, including six seasons on *Saturday Night Live* and originating roles in musical theater. After honing her comedic skills with the acclaimed Los Angeles improv group The Groundlings, Ana Gasteyer joined the iconic cast of Saturday Night Live in 1996. During her six-year tenure until 2002, Gasteyer became a breakout star, creating memorable characters such as middle school music teacher ‘Bobbie Moughan-Culp’ and NPR radio host ‘Margaret Jo,’ alongside highly praised impressions of figures including Martha Stewart, Celine Dion, and Hillary Rodham Clinton. Throughout this period and shortly after, she also made her mark in film, appearing in projects like the hit romantic comedy What Women Want (2000) and the cult classic Mean Girls (2004), where she starred as Cady Heron’s mother, reuniting with former SNL colleagues.

(2017), and captivated audiences as the beloved character ‘The Tree’ during her appearance on the popular competition series The Masked Singer. Most recently, Gasteyer returned to the Broadway stage in 2024, starring as Queen Aggravain in the highly anticipated revival of Once Upon a Mattress. Her diverse television appearances also include guest roles on HBO’s Curb Your Enthusiasm and Netflix’s Lady Dynamite, underscoring her versatility and ongoing demand across various high-profile platforms in film, television, and Broadway.