Abby Elliott

Abigail Elliott (born June 16, 1987) is an American actress and comedian. She was a cast member on the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live from 2008 to 2012, and has starred on the Bravo comedy Odd Mom Out, the NBC sitcom Indebted, and the FX/Hulu comedy drama The Bear. She is the daughter of actor and comedian Chris Elliott and sister of Bridey Elliott.

Early life Elliott was born on June 16, 1987, in New York City, the elder of two children. She is the daughter of Paula Niedert, a talent coordinator, and actor/comedian Chris Elliott. Her grandfather was radio comedian Bob Elliott. Her younger sister is actress Bridey Elliott; they were both raised in Wilton, Connecticut.

In 2006, Elliott appeared with supporting roles for the pilots You've Reached the Elliotts and Chrissy: Plain & Simple, both sitcoms that star her father, Chris Elliott. She has also been featured in a number of Late Night with Jimmy Fallon sketches such as "Jersey Floor" and "Studio 6-Bee". Elliott made her film debut with a small role in No Strings Attached, and has since had supporting roles in the films High Road and Fun Size.

Saturday Night Live Elliott joined the cast of SNL midway through the 2008–2009 season (season 34), in November 2008, following the departure of Amy Poehler. From 2015 to 2017, she co-starred on the Bravo series Odd Mom Out. In 2020, she starred in the Fran Drescher sitcom Indebted on NBC.

The Bear From 2022 to 2026, Elliott played Natalie Berzatto on the FX on Hulu comedy-drama The Bear. Her performance in the second season garnered her a nomination at the 81st Golden Globe Awards for Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film.

Personal life From 2010 to 2011, Elliott dated fellow Saturday Night Live cast member Fred Armisen.

Elliott married television writer Bill Kennedy on September 3, 2016. They have two children.

Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 2011 No Strings Attached Joy My Anime Girlfriend Yuruki Short film High Road Monica 2012 Fun Size Lara 2014 Life Partners Vanessa Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Taylor Sex Ed Trish 2016 Better Off Single Angela 2018 Clara's Ghost Julie 2022 Cheaper by the Dozen Tricia 2026 Purgatory Marianne Gravel TBA The Adventures of Drunky Voice The Kellys Filming

Television Year Title Role Notes 2006 Minoriteam Computer Voice; episode: "The Internet 2.0" 2008 King of the Hill Various Voice; 4 episodes 2008–2012 Saturday Night Live Herself / Various 81 episodes 2009 Saturday Night Live Weekend Update Thursday Kristin Cavallari Episode: "2.2" 2012 Ugly Americans Emily Voice; episode: "Journey to the Center of Twayne" 2 Broke Girls Ruth Episode: "And the New Boss" 2013 Happy Endings Katie Episode: "The Straight Dope" 2013–2014 How I Met Your Mother Jeanette Peterson 5 episodes Inside Amy Schumer Bree / Joselyn 2 episodes 2014 Garfunkel & Oates Chevrolet Episode: "Rule 34" 2015–2017 Odd Mom Out Brooke Von-Weber Main cast 2015–2019 Star vs. the Forces of Evil Janna Voice; recurring role 2016 Difficult People Kayla Episode: "Patches" 2016–2018 Home: Adventures with Tip & Oh Chelsea Voice; recurring role 2018 Alone Together Megan Episode: "Big Bear" 2020 Indebted Rebecca Klein Main cast 2022 Search Party Dr. Amanda Baby Episode: "Lamentations" 2022–2026 The Bear Natalie "Sugar" Berzatto Main cast 2025 Krapopolis Lachesis Voice; episode: "John Fate Comes a-Knockin" All Her Fault Lia Irvine Main cast

Awards and nominations Year Association Category Project Result Ref. 2023 Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series The Bear 2024 Golden Globe Awards Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series Astra TV Awards Astra TV Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Streaming Comedy Series 2025 Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series 2026Actor Awards