Kathryn Hahn

Kathryn Marie Hahn (born July 23, 1973) is an American actress. She gained prominence appearing as a supporting actress in a number of comedy films, including How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004), Step Brothers (2008), Our Idiot Brother (2011), We're the Millers, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (both 2013), and Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022).

As a lead actress in film, Hahn has starred in Joey Soloway's comedy-drama Afternoon Delight (2013), the comedy film Bad Moms (2016) and its sequel A Bad Moms Christmas (2017), and Tamara Jenkins's drama Private Life (2018). Hahn voiced Ericka Van Helsing in two films of the Hotel Transylvania franchise (2018–2022) and Olivia Octavius / Doctor Octopus in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018). She joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe portraying Agatha Harkness in the Disney+ limited series WandaVision (2021), and the spin-off Agatha All Along (2024). The role earned her a Primetime Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award nominations.

Hahn also earned Emmy award nominations for portraying a rabbi in the Amazon series Transparent (2014–2019), a writer turned popular columnist in the Hulu series Tiny Beautiful Things (2023), and a film studio's head of marketing in Apple TV+ comedy series The Studio (2025–). She also acted in the NBC sitcom Parks and Recreation (2012–2015), the Amazon Video series I Love Dick (2016–2017), the HBO miniseries Mrs. Fletcher (2019) and I Know This Much Is True (2020), and the Apple TV+ dark comedy series The Shrink Next Door (2021).

Early life and education Kathryn Marie Hahn was born in Westchester, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. She is the daughter of Karen Bunker and Bill Hahn. Hahn is of German, Irish, and English descent. She grew up in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, and was raised in the Catholic faith. She attended St. Ann School and Beaumont School, both located in Cleveland Heights. Hahn then attended Northwestern University, where she obtained a BA in theater. Afterward, she earned her MFA in drama from Yale University, where she starred as Sally Bowles in Cabaret and as Célimène in Molière's play, The Misanthrope. Prior to pursuing a career in film and television, Hahn had extensive stage experience. She appeared with the Huntington Theater Company's productions of Jon Robin Baitz's Ten Unknowns and Sidney Kingsley's Dead End, and had parts in the Williamstown Theatre Festival's productions of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream and Hamlet, John Guare's Chaucer in Rome, and Henrik Ibsen's Hedda Gabler.

In 2024, Kathryn Hahn delivered the commencement address to Northwestern University's graduating class and received an honorary Doctor of Arts degree.

Career 1999–2012: Early work Hahn's first appearance on television was in Hickory Hideout, a local puppet show for children for then-NBC owned-and-operated station WKYC in Cleveland. While attending a festival, she was introduced to creator-producer Tim Kring. Hahn impressed Kring so favorably that he created the character of Lily Lebowski in Crossing Jordan specifically for her.

In 2003, Hahn appeared in a supporting role in the romantic comedy film How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. The following year she appeared in Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!, Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, Around the Bend, and Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie. She later had more supporting roles in films, including the 2005 romantic comedy-drama A Lot like Love; The Holiday (2006); the science fiction adventure drama The Last Mimzy (2007); Step Brothers (2008); Revolutionary Road (2008); The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard (2009), How Do You Know (2010), Our Idiot Brother (2011), and Wanderlust (2012). In 2008, she made her Broadway theatre debut in the revival of the comedy Boeing-Boeing. She starred as Gloria, an American fiancée and airline stewardess. In 2009, she was cast as Eddy in a proposed American remake of the British TV series Absolutely Fabulous. A pilot was filmed but it was not picked up to series. She had recurring roles on HBO shows Hung and Girls. From 2012 to 2015, she received praise for her recurring role on the NBC comedy series Parks and Recreation as Jennifer Barkley, the campaign manager of Leslie Knope's (Amy Poehler) opponent Bobby Newport (Paul Rudd). She received a 2012 Critics' Choice Television Award nomination for Best Guest Performer in a Comedy Series for her performance in Parks and Recreation.

2013–2017: Film and television breakthrough

In 2013, Hahn played her first leading role, in the comedy-drama film Afternoon Delight, which was written and directed by Joey Soloway. The film premiered at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival. For her role, she was nominated for the Gotham Independent Film Award for Breakthrough Actor. Later that year, Hahn appeared in the box-office hit We're the Millers, and co-starred in The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. In 2014 she starred in the comedy film Bad Words, and the ensemble comedy-drama film This Is Where I Leave You.

In 2014, Hahn was cast as Rabbi Raquel Fein in the Amazon Studios critically acclaimed dark comedy-drama Transparent, whose creator, Joey Soloway, had directed her in Afternoon Delight. She received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series (2017) as well as a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination along with the cast. In 2015, Hahn starred in the Showtime comedy-drama Happyish, but the show was canceled after a single season. That year Hahn co-starred in the science-fiction adventure film Tomorrowland, and starred in the box-office horror hit The Visit. She also starred in Peter Bogdanovich's She's Funny That Way.

In 2016, Hahn appeared in the drama film Captain Fantastic, for which the ensemble cast received a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination, and in the comedy film Bad Moms. IndieWire's Kate Erbland gave the film a B−, noting that it "boasts some good jokes but Hahn's revelatory performance is the big draw." The film earned more than $183.9 million with a budget of $20 million. She next appeared in the Amazon comedy series I Love Dick, based on the novel by the same name by Chris Kraus and directed by Joey Soloway. It premiered on August 19, 2016. Following the financial success from Bad Moms, STX Entertainment greenlit a sequel titled A Bad Moms Christmas. It was released in November 2017 and earned more than $130 million with a budget of $28 million. The same year, Hahn authored her first children's book My Wish for You. She began appearing in television commercials for Chrysler. The same year, Hahn had voice roles in two animated films from Sony Pictures Animation. First, Hahn provided the voice of character Ericka Van Helsing in the comedy Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation. Second, Hahn had a voice role in the film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, as Dr. Olivia "Liv" Octavius / Doctor Octopus. In 2019, Hahn starred in and produced the HBO comedy miniseries Mrs. Fletcher. Hahn's performance as protagonist Eve Fletcher received critical praise. In 2020, Hahn starred in the HBO drama miniseries I Know This Much Is True, based on the novel of the same name by Wally Lamb. That same year, Hahn began voicing Paige Hunter in the Apple TV+ animated musical comedy series Central Park. Apple Inc. had given a two-season order to Central Park, with each season set to consist of thirteen episodes.

In 2021, Hahn joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe by starring in the Disney+ limited series WandaVision as Agnes, a mysterious "nosy neighbor", later revealed to be Agatha Harkness. The role earned her nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress and a Critics' Choice Award for Best Supporting Actress. Her next miniseries The Shrink Next Door premiered on Apple TV+ on November 12, 2021. She played Jo Polniaczek in The Facts of Life segment of the third edition of Live in Front of a Studio Audience on December 7, 2021.

In 2022, Hahn starred in Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, the sequel to the 2019 mystery film Knives Out. The role earned her and the rest of the cast a Critics' Choice Award Best Acting Ensemble. In June, she was announced to voice Honey in a film titled Fixed. The same month, it was announced that she would star in the upcoming Hulu limited series Tiny Beautiful Things based on the bestselling book by Cheryl Strayed. On April 7, 2023, Hulu released all eight episodes of Tiny Beautiful Things, in which Hahn starred in the lead role of Clare. She was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress and a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Female Actor for her performance. When the series was first reported, it was also stated Hahn signed an overall deal with Marvel Studios. The project, originally titled Agatha: House of Harkness, was retitled Agatha: Coven of Chaos in July 2022, and later to Agatha: Darkhold Diaries in September 2023, and finally to Agatha All Along in May 2024, with episodes released from September through October 2024. For her performance in the series, Hahn was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress and an Independent Spirit Award for Best Lead Performance. Hahn was the guest narrator at the Disneyland Candlelight Processional in December 2024. She also appeared in the third season of the Roku Channel comedy series Die Hart.

Since 2025, Hahn has been starring in the critically acclaimed Apple TV+ comedy series The Studio as Maya Mason, a role which earned her a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress. In January 2026, Hahn entered talks to play Mother Gothel in a live-action film adaptation of Tangled. Hahn confirmed her casting in March of that year.

Personal life Since 2002, Hahn has been married to actor Ethan Sandler, whom she met at Northwestern University. They reside in Los Feliz, Los Angeles and have two children.

Hahn has been a long-term supporter of Planned Parenthood, and participated in their Get Out The Vote campaign in 2018. For her continued advocacy and support of LGBTQ+ rights, Hahn is a two-time holder of the Human Rights Campaign's Ally for Equality Award. Hahn has also been active in animal advocacy. As of 2021, her family has two rescue dogs and fostered three kittens during the COVID-19 pandemic. In September 2024, Hahn partnered with The Dodo for a special segment where she spent time with animals in need of homes.

Acting credits +Key Denotes productions that have not yet been released

Film Year Title Role Notes 1999 Flushed Woman 2003 How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days Michelle Rueben 2004 Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! Angelica Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy Helen Around the Bend Sarah Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie Helen 2005 A Lot like Love Michelle 2006 The Holiday Bristol 2007 The Last Mimzy Naomi Schwartz 2008 Step Brothers Alice Huff Revolutionary Road Milly Campbell 2009 The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard Babs Merrick 2010 How Do You Know Annie 2011 Our Idiot Brother Janet 2012 Wanderlust Karen The Dictator Pregnant Woman 2013 Afternoon Delight Rachel We're the Millers Edie Fitzgerald Dark Around the Stars Judith The Secret Life of Walter Mitty Odessa Mitty 2014 Bad Words Jenny Widgeon This Is Where I Leave You Annie Altman 2015 She's Funny That Way Delta SimmonsThe D Train Stacey Tomorrowland Ursula Gernsback Len and Company Isabelle The Visit Loretta Jamison The Family Fang Camille Fang 2016 Captain Fantastic Harper Cash The Do-Over Becca Bad Moms Carla Dunkler 2017 Flower Laurie Vandross A Bad Moms Christmas Carla Dunkler 2018 Private Life Rachel Biegler Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation Ericka Van Helsing Voice Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Dr. Olivia "Liv" Octavius / Doctor Octopus 2022 Hotel Transylvania: Transformania Ericka Van Helsing Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery Claire Debella 2023 Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Dr. Olivia "Liv" Octavius / Doctor Octopus Voice; archival audio 2010 Hung Claire 3 episodes 2011 Funny or Die Presents Huntress 2 episodes Traffic Light Kate Mad Love Linda Clay Episode: "Friends" Free Agents Helen Main role; 8 episodes 2012–2015 Parks and Recreation Jennifer Barkley 11 episodes 2012 Girls Katherine Lavoyt 4 episodes Carrie Episode: "I'll Try to Fix You" Childrens Hospital Lamaze Teacher Episode: "Childrens Lawspital" Robot Chicken Mrs. Marquez / T-shirt Girl #1 Voice, episode: "Hemlock, Gin and Juice" 2013–2015 Kroll Show Mikey's Mom 5 episodes 2013 NTSF:SD:SUV:: Marge Episode: "TGI Murder" The Greatest Event in Television History Greta Strauss / Sara Rush 2 episodes 2014, 2020, 2022 Bob's Burgers Jessica Voice, 3 episodes Die Hart Jillian Jones Main cast; 7 episodes What If...? Agatha Harkness Voice, episode: "What If... Agatha Went to Hollywood?" 2026 Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness Mary Todd Lincoln Episode: "Lincoln" 2027 Oswald Post-production

Theater Year Title Role Playwright Venue Ref. 2005 Dead End Drina Sidney Kingsley Ahmanson Theatre, Los Angeles 2008 Boeing-Boeing Gloria Marc Camoletti Longacre Theatre, Broadway

Other Credits +YearTitleRoleMedia TypeProduced ByRef2024E. Jean Carroll v. Donald Trump E. Jean CarrollDocumentary ShortBrave New Films

Awards and nominations Organizations Year Category Work Result Ref. Actor Awards 2016 Outstanding Ensemble in a Comedy Series Transparent 2016 Outstanding Cast in a Motion Picture Captain Fantastic 2023 Outstanding Actress in a Miniseries or Television Movie Tiny Beautiful Things 2026 Outstanding Ensemble in a Comedy Series The Studio African-American Film Critics Association 2022 Best Ensemble Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery Astra TV Awards 2023 Best Actress in a Limited Series or Streaming Movie Tiny Beautiful Things 2025 Best Actress in a Comedy Series Agatha All Along Best Cast Ensemble in a Streaming Comedy Series The Studio Austin Film Critics Association 2022 Best EnsembleGlass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery Capri Hollywood International Film Festival 2022 Best Ensemble Cast CinemaCon 2016 Female Stars of the Year Bad Moms Critics' Choice Movie Awards 2022 Best Acting Ensemble Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery Critics' Choice Super Awards 2022 Best Actress in a Superhero Series WandaVision Best Villain in a Series 2025 Best Actress in a Superhero Series, Limited Series or TV Movie Agatha All Along Best Actress in a Sci-Fi / Fantasy Series, Limited Series or TV Movie Critics' Choice Television Awards 2012 Best Guest Performer in a Comedy Series Parks and Recreation 2021 Best Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or TV Movie WandaVision Detroit Film Critics Society 2008 Best Ensemble Revolutionary Road Dorian Awards 2021 Best Supporting TV PerformanceWandaVision Best TV Musical Performance Wilde Wit of the Year 2025 Best TV Performance — ComedyAgatha All Along Best TV Musical Performance Georgia Film Critics Association 2022 Best Ensemble Glass Onion: A Knives Out Story Gold Derby Awards 2012 Comedy Guest Actress Parks and Recreation 2019 Comedy Guest Actress of the Decade Parks and Recreation 2021 Movie/Limited Series Supporting Actress WandaVision 2022 Ensemble Cast Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery 2025 Comedy Actress Agatha All Along Comedy Supporting Actress The Studio Performer of the Year Agatha All Along / The Studio Golden Globe Awards 2024 Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy Agatha All Along Gotham Awards 2013 Breakthrough Actor Afternoon Delight 2018 Best ActressPrivate Life HCA Awards 2022 Best Cast Ensemble Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery HCA TV Awards 2021 Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series, or Television Movie WandaVision Houston Film Critics Society 2022 Best Ensemble Cast Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery Human Rights Campaign 2016 Ally for Equality Award Independent Spirit Awards 2024 Best Lead Performance in a New Scripted Series Agatha All Along International Online Cinema Awards 2015 Best Ensemble in a Comedy SeriesTransparent 2018 Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Best Ensemble in a Comedy Series 2021 Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series WandaVision Miami International Film Festival 2022 Ensemble Award Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery MTV Movie & TV Awards 2021 Best VillainWandaVision Best Fight Music Supervisors Guild Awards 2025 Best Song Written and/or Recorded for Television Agatha All Along New York Film Critics Online Awards 2022 Best Ensemble Cast Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery Online Film & Television Awards 2018 Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie Transparent 2023 Best Actress in a Motion Picture / Limited SeriesTiny Beautiful Things Best Casting & Ensemble in a Motion Picture / Limited Series Best Casting & Ensemble in a Comedy Series The Studio Palm Springs International Film Festival 2009 Ensemble Cast Revolutionary Road People's Choice Awards 2021 Female TV Star of 2021 WandaVision Primetime Emmy Awards 2017 Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Transparent 2021 Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie WandaVision 2025 Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series The Studio San Diego Film Critics Society 2022 Best Ensemble Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery Satellite Awards 2017 Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy I Love Dick 2022 Best Ensemble – Motion Picture Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery 2023 Best Actress in a Miniseries or Television Film Tiny Beautiful Things Saturn Awards 2021 Best Supporting Actress in a Streaming Television Series WandaVision 2023 Best Actress in a Television SeriesAgatha All Along Savannah Film Festival 2024 Spotlight in Television Award Seattle Film Critics Society 2017 Best Ensemble Cast Captain Fantastic St. Louis Gateway Film Critics Association 2022 Best Ensemble Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery Tell-Tale TV Awards 2025 Favorite Performer in a Limited Series Agatha All Along Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association 2022 Best Acting Ensemble Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery Women Film Critics Circle 2018 Best Comedic Actress Private Life

Discography +Music recordings by Kathryn Hahn Year Title Album2019"Sit In It" Transparent Musicale Finale (Original Soundtrack)"Crazy People" WandaVision: Episode 7 (Original Soundtrack)2022"From a New Angle"Central Park Season Two, The Soundtrack - Songs In The Key Of Park (Original Soundtrack)"Rockin' On the Rag""Why Me Waikiki""It Stings""Flyin' High""A Few Minutes for Magic""Where the Bottom Falls Out""Maybe Potentially Great""Restoration""Onto Something""Gotta Grab It""Time to Close""A Walk in the Park""Room to Grow"Central Park Season Three, The Soundtrack - The Central Track Sound Park (Original Soundtrack)"All Lining Up""One Foot in the Door""Working Song""A Positive Light""A Real Whodunnit""Me and the Girls""One Step at a Time""Tick Tock""I Got the Goods""I Got the Goods (End Credits)""Money Candy Peed in Our Bathroom""I Will Find You (End Credits)"Perfect Fit""Higher and Higher""Love Comes Back Around" 2024 "The Ballad of the Witches' Road (Sacred Chant Version)" Agatha All Along: Vol. 1 (Episodes 1–5) (Original Soundtrack) "The Ballad of the Witches' Road (Cover Version)" "The Ballad of the Witches' Road (Agatha Through Time Version)" Agatha All Along: Vol. 2 (Episodes 6–9) (Original Soundtrack)