Kat Dennings - Actress
Age: 39
Country: United States Occupations:
Actress
Kat Dennings (born Katherine Victoria Litwack) is an American actress known for her sharp wit, deadpan delivery, and distinctive screen presence. She is perhaps most recognized for her starring role as Max Black in the long-running CBS sitcom 2 Broke Girls (2011–2017).
Career Highlights
Breakout Roles: She gained early critical acclaim for the indie romantic comedy Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist (2008) and appeared in hits like The 40-Year-Old Virgin.
Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU): Dennings plays Darcy Lewis, the sarcastic political science major turned astrophysicist, appearing in the Thor films and the Disney+ series WandaVision.
Recent Work: She recently starred in and executive produced the Hulu series Dollface. As of 2026, she stars as Riley in the ABC sitcom Shifting Gears, playing the daughter of Tim Allen’s character.
Personal Life
Background: Raised in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, she was homeschooled and graduated high school at age 14 before moving to Los Angeles to pursue acting.
Marriage: In November 2023, she married musician Andrew W.K.
Interests: She is known for her love of knitting, gardening, and classic literature, often maintaining a down-to-earth and relatively private lifestyle compared to typical Hollywood standards.