Kat Dennings, the versatile actress who captured hearts as the witty Darcy in "WandaVision," has a rich career that spans various genres.
Making her on-screen debut at the age of 14, Dennings has consistently showcased her talent in a range of roles. Her memorable performances include the quirky Nora in the 2008 romantic comedy "Nick and Nora's Infinite Playlist," the astrophysicist Darcy Lewis in Marvel's "Thor" films, and the wisecracking waitress Max Black in the hit comedy "2 Broke Girls," which aired from 2011 to 2017.
Dennings also starred in the 2019 Hulu comedy "Dollface," displaying her comedic prowess as a woman reconnecting with neglected friends after a breakup.
Despite her on-screen success, Dennings maintains a relatively low profile in her personal life. Born Katherine Victoria Litwack to highly educated parents—a poet mother and a molecular pharmacologist father—she was homeschooled for a significant part of her upbringing.
Taking charge of her education, Dennings completed the necessary steps to graduate high school and earned her diploma at the age of 14.
Choosing the name Kat Dennings for her acting career, she explained her decision to deviate from her birth name, Katherine Victoria Litwack. Dennings humorously expressed her preference for "Kat" over other variations of Katherine, emphasizing her disdain for the name "Kathy."
Remarkably, Dennings' first on-screen role in "S-x and the City" as a 14-year-old caught the attention of Michael Patrick King, co-creator of the iconic series. A decade later, King, developing the comedy "2 Broke Girls" for CBS, had Dennings in mind for the role of Max.
King praised Dennings' unique qualities, describing her as having an "incredible weird edge" that made her perfect for the character. "2 Broke Girls" became one of Dennings' biggest hits, showcasing her comedic talents and endearing her to audiences.
Kat Dennings' journey in the entertainment industry continues to evolve, with each role contributing to her diverse and celebrated career.
