In fifth grade, landed the role of Dorothy in a local youth theater production of "The Wizard of Oz"

Briefly worked in TV research for Orion Television

Feature debut in small role in "The Phantom of the Opera", starring Robert Englund

Played Judy Swain in episode of the ABC series "Twin Peaks"

Worked as assistant talent coordinator for and also appeared in episodes of the Fox variety series "In Living Color"

Made guest appearances on "The John Larroquette Show" (NBC) and "Ellen" (ABC)

With comic Rob Muir, co-wrote and co-starred in the L.A. production "The Rob and Molly Show"

Joined cast of NBC's "Saturday Night Live" as a regular

Acted with Will Ferrell and Chris Kattan in "SNL" skit-turned feature "A Night at the Roxbury"; played Ferrell's girlfriend

Had small role as a co-worker of Jane Adams in Todd Solondz's "Happiness"

Portrayed Drew Barrymore's best friend in "Never Been Kissed"

Brought her breakout "SNL" character Mary Katherine Gallagher to the big screen in "Superstar"

Had recurring role on NBC's "Will & Grace" as loony neighbor Val Bassett, Grace Adler's nemesis

Had featured role in the Ron Howard-directed "Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas"

Left "SNL" to pursue other career opportunities (February 17)

Played Kate Beckinsale's best friend in the romantic comedy "Serendipity"

Cast in the ABC adaptation of "The Music Man" starring Matthew Broderick

Co-starred with Christopher McDonald and Jason Schwartzman in the short-lived Fox comedy "Cracking Up"

Portrayed lady of the court, Anne Victoire opposite Kirsten Dunst in Sofia Coppola's "Marie-Antoinette"

Cast opposite Heather Graham in the indie feature "Gray Matters"

Played the lead in Mike White's dramady, "Year of the Dog"