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Kathy Najimy is an American actress and activist who is best known for portraying roles such as Olive Massery in Veronica’s Closet, Peggy Hill in King of the Hill, Mary Sanderson in Hocus Pocus, Sister Mary Patrick in Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit, and Gayle in The Guilt Trip. She has also appeared in a variety of other TV shows and films such as The Hard Way, The Fisher King, This Is My Life, Cats Don’t Dance, The Wedding Planner, WALL-E, Step Up 3D, No Letting Go, Single All the Way, Chicago Hope, Hercules, If These Walls Could Talk 2, The Mummy, That’s So Raven, Numb3rs, Ugly Betty, Men at Work, Elena of Avalor, and many more. Her theatre credits include plays like The Further Adventures of Kathy and Mo, Dirty Blonde, and White Rabbit Red Rabbit. For her acting skills, Kathy has been honored with numerous awards such as the Annie Award, OFTA Television Award, and CableACE Award.

Born Name

Kathy Ann Najimy

Nick Name

Kathy

Sun Sign

Aquarius

Born Place

San Diego, California, U.S.

Nationality

Education

Kathy received her primary education from Crawford High School and went to San Diego State University.

Occupation

Actress, Comedian

Family

• Father – Fred Najimy (Postal Worker)
• Mother – Samia Massery
• Siblings – Mona Najimy (Sister), Tom Najimy (Brother), Elaine Najimy (Sister)
• Others –  Joseph Massery (Maternal Grandfather), Emile Hajj (Stepfather)

Manager

Kathy is represented by these agencies –

• ICM Partners (Agent)
• One Entertainment (Management)

Build

Average

Height

5 ft 6 in or 168 cm

Weight

68 kg or 150 pounds

Boyfriend / Spouse

Kathy has dated –

• Dan Finnerty (1995-Present) – Kathy Najimy married comedian and singer, Dan Finnerty on August 8th, 1995. Her personal life is as perfect as her professional career. They have a daughter, Samia Najimy Finnerty (b. December 13, 1996). Kathy and Dan are living a happily married life and Kathy says that her relationship with Dan is completely based on trust and understanding. Kathy has never been in any other relationship than this one. Their marriage was officiate by journalist Gloria Steinem.

Race / Ethnicity

White

She has Lebanese ancestry on both her parents’ sides.

Hair Color

Dark Brown

Eye Color

Dark Brown

Sexual Orientation

Bisexual

Distinctive Features

• Beautiful Smile
• Gorgeous eyes

Measurements

36-28-38 in or 91.5-71-96.5 cm

Dress Size

8 (US) or 40 (EU) or 12 (UK)

Bra Size

34B

Shoe Size

8 (US) or 38.5 (EU)

Brand Endorsements

• She has worked with PETA in various animal welfare issues and has also posed with Todd Oldham for the “I’d rather go naked than wear fur” campaign.
• She has worked for the California One Care Campaign.
• In 2000, she appeared in a print ad for Lane Bryant stores and Venezia Jeans.

Religion

Roman Catholicism

Best Known For

• Her portrayal of the character Olive Massery in the television series “Veronica’s Closet” from 1997 to 2000.
• Her role as Sister Mary Patrick in a 1992 comedy film “Sister Act”. She reprised this role in the year 1993 in “Sister Act 2: Back in The Habit”.

First Film

She debuted with action comedy film The Hard Way for her role as Lang’s “Girl Friday” in 1991.

First TV Show

In 1985, Kathy was a contestant on the game show The $25,000 Pyramid.

Personal Trainer

Kathy is a big fan of Zumba.

She believes that this Latin-inspired dance style aerobics is the best way to lose weight and to stay fit.

In 2012, she lost 50 pounds and that too with the help of daily exercises. She has also been awarded the Zumba fitness ambassador award.

Kathy feels that dance is the best way to stay in shape and it is less boring.

Kathy prefers eating vegetarian food.

Kathy Najimy Favorite Things

• Book – “She’s Come Undone” by Wally Lamb
• Pizza Topping – White Cheese
• Food TV Personality – Cat Cora
• Female Comedian – Bette Midler

Source – InDaily, Vulture, Food Network

Kathy Najimy Facts

Featured Image by Javier Donoso / Wikimedia / CC BY-SA 3.0

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