Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, Comedian, Writer |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 27/07/1983 |
| Age | 42 years |
| Birthplace | Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. |
Latest News about Heidi Gardner
11/05/2025
Heidi Gardner departed Saturday Night Live after eight seasons, ending her run that began in 2017 as a featured player and later continued in repertory status. Her exit marked the close of her tenure through the show's 50th season, during which she became known for recurring characters and widely recognized impressions.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Heidi Lynn Gardner |
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| Nickname | Hidey |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 8" (173 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Green |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Notre Dame de Sion High School, Kansas City (2001) |
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| College/University | University of Kansas, Kansas City (attended University of Missouri for a semester) |
| Educational Background | College Dropout |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Divorced |
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| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Tattoo(s) | On the front and back side of her both wrists |
Relationships & More
| Affairs/Boyfriends | Zeb Wells (book writer, film director) |
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| Marriage Date | 28/08/2010 |
Family
| Father | Rick Gardner |
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| Mother | Erny Huelke |
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| Spouse | Zeb Wells (divorced in 2023) |
Career
| Debut Film | Dibs! (2014) as Erica |
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| Debut TV | Mike Tyson Mysteries (2017) as Old Woman, Jennifer |
| Notable Achievement | 2024 The Ambies Award- Best Performance in Audio Fiction for Yes We Cannabis |
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| TV Series | Has acted in various TV shows including The Other Two (2019), Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (2020), Girls5eva (2022), and Shrinking (2023). |
| Films | Acted in films like Life of the Party (2018), Making Babies (2018), Otherhood (2019), and Hustle (2022). |
Favourites
| Football Team | Kansas City Chiefs |
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| Baseball Team | Kansas City Royals |
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| Basketball Player | LeBron James |
| Fees (approx.) | $8000 per episode for Saturday Night Live |
| Assets/Properties | Modern Home in Overland Park, Kansas (bought for $800,000 in 2021) |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/heidilgardner/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Heidi grew up in Kansas and worked part-time at Tivoli Theater selling tickets and making popcorn. | |
| 2. During school, she was a flutist and participated in talent shows but was not initially inclined towards acting. | |
| 3. She was voted 'Most likely to be a cast member of Saturday Night Live' in high school. | |
| 4. At 21, she dropped out of college to pursue a career in hairdressing before transitioning to acting. | |
| 5. Her interest in acting sparked after watching a performance at The Groundlings Theater, leading her to join acting workshops. | |
| 6. She has been featured on magazine covers and enjoys traveling and watching sports. |