Kathy Najimy

Kathy Ann Najimy Jr., born on February 6, 1957, is a multifaceted American actress, voice actor, and activist. She gained national recognition through her groundbreaking feminist play, The Kathy and Mo Show, which she co-created and performed alongside Mo Gaffney. This pivotal work set the stage for her illustrious career in entertainment.

Najimy has captivated audiences with her performances in a variety of films, showcasing her versatility as an actress. Some of her notable roles include appearances in beloved films such as Soapdish (1991), Sister Act (1992) and its sequel (1993), and the cult classic Hocus Pocus (1993) along with its sequel released in 2022. Her filmography also features titles like Hope Floats (1998), The Wedding Planner (2001), Rat Race (2001), WALL-E (2008), Step Up 3D (2010), The Guilt Trip (2012), Tyler Perry's A Madea Christmas (2013), A Christmas Melody (2015), Dumplin' (2018), Music (2021), and Single All the Way (2021).

On the small screen, Najimy is perhaps best known for her role as Olive Massery on the NBC sitcom Veronica's Closet, which aired from 1997 to 2000. Additionally, she lent her voice to the beloved character Peggy Hill in the animated series King of the Hill, a role she held from 1997 to 2010 and is set to reprise in 2025.