While the specific chain of events that led up to Kristen Wiig’s mysterious midseason ascension into the cast of “SNL” back in November 2005 remain a mystery, nary an episode since has gone by that didn’t feature at least one or two jaw-droppingly best Wiig moments. Whether it’s her original characters like the Target Lady (”Approved!”) or Aunt Linda (”I give ‘Flushed Away’ an ‘Oh, Boy’ and a ‘Ghaa’”) or her spot-on impressions of Judy Garland and Megan Mullaly, Wiig has proven herself to be Lorne’s veritable ace-in-the-hole for her ability to seemlessly blend into any skit or segment. And don’t even get me started on her run of triumphant moments as the fairer half of the Two A-Holes (”You look like a rabbit”)! I know that her character is supposed to be repulsive, but there’s DEFINITELY something in her portrayal of upper-class bitchiness that gets your Uncle Grambo’s heart a flutterin’.

The evidence is undeniable, folks. Wiig is an certified Grade-A comedienne who’s also really easy on the eyes. While she doesn’t have the type of classic features that will land her the cover of lady-rags like Elle or In Style, there’s no doubt in my mind that she’s one of the most attractive women on television. The combination of her intelligence, confidence and winning good looks (hubba!) makes for a very compelling case to stay in on Saturday nights. Wiig … so, so best.

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