Kristen Wiig, the beloved actress and comedian, has been making us laugh for years with her iconic roles in movies like Bridesmaids and Saturday Night Live. But have you ever wondered about the man behind the scenes, Avi Rothman, Wiig’s husband?
Here, we’ll delve into the life of Avi Rothman, exploring his background, career, and relationship with Kristen Wiig.
All About Avi Rothman
Like Wiig, Rothman comes from a comedy background, having trained at the Groundlings theater in Los Angeles, where Wiig also studied. He has written and starred in his own projects, showcasing his talents as a triple threat: writer, actor, and producer. Rothman’s feature film debut was in the 2009 Broken Lizard comedy The Slammin’ Salmon.
Rothman has several acting, writing, and producing credits in films, shorts, and TV series. He wrote the short film Bunion, which premiered at the WILDsound Film Festival in 2015.
In an interview with the WILDsound Festival Review, Rothman expressed his desire to finish writing and shoot a feature film, which unfortunately was delayed.
Rothman has had small parts in two movies starring Wiig. In Wonder Woman 1984, he portrays an aide at the oil company Black Gold. In Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar, which was also co-written by Wiig, he has a slightly bigger role as Activities Guy Jeff.
Family Life with Wiig
In January 2020, Rothman and Wiig welcomed twins via surrogate, although they didn’t share the news until later that June. Wiig spoke to InStyle about the challenges of undergoing in vitro fertilization with Rothman, saying it was the most difficult time in her life.
After Wiig was unable to conceive via IVF, the couple decided to go with surrogacy. In a March 2024 interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Wiig talked about their journey to surrogacy, saying it’s part of her story and how she got her amazing family.
Viral Video Star
Besides “Inappropriate Yoga Guy,” Rothman has written and starred in several other web series, including “The Seth & Avi Show” and “Gay Roommates.” He got his start in web comedy when a friend challenged him to create a viral video.
Rothman’s video, a pseudo commercial for American Apparel, got over 150,000 hits in two days, helping him realize the power of online content.
A Film Junkie
With his extensive background in showbiz, it’s no surprise that Rothman is a total cinephile. Some of his favorite films include Annie Hall, Manhattan, The Big Lebowski, Raging Bull, A Clockwork Orange, Y Tu Mama Tambien, Little Miss Sunshine, Punch Drunk Love, and Casablanca.
FAQs
When did Kristen Wiig and Avi Rothman start dating?
The couple’s relationship became public in May 2016, but the exact start date is unknown.
What is Avi Rothman’s occupation?
Rothman is a writer, actor, and producer with a background in comedy.
Do Kristen Wiig and Avi Rothman have children?
Yes, the couple welcomed twins via surrogate in January 2020.
