I agree. She's absolutely superb and the best thing in anything she does (Steve Carell said that). I get why fans of others who didn't really flourish on the show might resent her success but there is no way they can legitimately say she is not one of the best ever. The show would have been a disaster without Wiig. It took Hader 4 years to come into his own. The fact is, Abby, Casey, Jenny etc didn't have the chops to compete with her, so why would Lorne keep Wiig back for somebody who may or may not land the laugh. She's already more or less there but i think she is going to ahve the best career out of any female SNL alum and she's giving the men a run for their money too. SHe is directing, writing and starring in her own movie this year. She got raves for Skeleton Twins, her movie that went to TIFF got great reviews and 2 of her new movies are premiering at Sundance. She is on fire pretty much.
I really respect her for turning down a BIG pay cheque when saying no to Bridesmaids 2. Somebody said earlier that Wiig seemed a little uncomfortable with the huge success of that movie and i would agree. She doesn't want to be a big celebrity. She's actually very shy and low key in real life. I remember reading an interviewer comment on her and Hader's demeanor when they were promoting Adventureland a few years ago.
Hader and Wiig play his bosses, an eccentric, co-dependent couple—which is kind of how they come off during this interview (minus the couple part). Hader is relaxed and talkative and protective of Wiig, who, despite her propensity for playing loud, confident characters in unflattering costumes (see her SNL sketch “Baby Arms”), is strikingly attractive and reserved in person