13 Things You (Probably) Didn't Know About Allison Williams
Girls." But how she was found and cast for her spot on the show might surprise you! Before you head out to see Williams' leading role in the horror flick, "Get Out," be sure to check out these 13 facts about her that you probably didn't know.
1. Connecticut Gal
Allison Williams was born on April 13, 1988 and grew up in New Canaan, Connecticut.
2. TV Mom and Dad
Williams is the daughter of Jane Gillan Stoddard, a TV producer and “NBC Nightly News” Anchor, Brian Williams.
3. On One Condition…
Williams had high hopes of becoming an actress early on in life, but her parents were only supportive of the idea if she did one thing first: get a college degree.
4. Sounds Like a Deal
And just that she did! Williams graduated from Yale in 2010 with a degree in English.
5. Better Late Than Never
When she was 8 years old, Williams wrote a letter to famous author, R.L. Stine. She unexpectedly received a response from him 18 years later, at age 26.
6. YouTube Hit
In 2010, Williams sang and starred in a viral YouTube video titled, "Mad Men Theme Song... With A Twist."
7. Spotted
Williams has since said that Girls,” saw her singing in the popular video and was convinced she should audition for a part in the hit show.
8. Thanks, Improv
Williams has credited her experience with her college improvisation group, “Just Add Water” for helping her land the role Marnie Michaels.
9. Dream Come True
Williams’ childhood dream was to play Peter Pan, and she got to do just that in 2014, with NBC's “Peter Pan Live!” (perhaps most famous for the hilarious moment when Christopher Walken forgets his lines).
10. No Ink
Williams is the only “Girls” cast member without any tattoos. But she plans on keeping it that way, especially when her co-star Jemima Kirke told her that tattoos “wouldn’t match her whole vibe.”
11. Wyoming Wedding
Williams married the co-founder of College Humor, Ricky Van Veen, in September 2015 at a star-studded ranch wedding in Saratoga, Wyoming.
12. Wedding Goals
The couple’s ceremony was officiated by none other than Tom Hanks. Hanks was suggested for the job by his wife Rita Wilson.