Kyle Mooney's Wife Had a Pleasant First Impression of Him
American actor Kyle Mooney shares the same passion for entertainment as his wife, Kate Lyn Sheil. Although the pair prefer their relationship private, some details are known about their love story, including Sheil's first impression of the actor and their low-key wedding in 2021.
After over a year under health restrictions, many celebrities finally tied the knot in 2021. Although Kyle Mooney was among them, his wedding did not make headlines due to his private nature.
Mooney had been dating his now-wife, Kate Lyn Sheil, for some time, but rather than posting several photos of their relationship online, the pair would rather keep to themselves.
Kate Lyn Sheil and Kyle Mooney during the "Materna" film screening at Lumiere Music Hall on August 10, 2021, in Beverly Hills, California. | Source: Getty Images
Kate Lyn Sheil Became Interested in Theater as a Child
Born on June 13, 1985, Sheil is a New Jersey native who shares the same passion for acting as her husband. In 2006, Sheil completed her acting program at New York University, where she claimed to be a good student.
NYU was Sheil's school of choice, and she did not apply elsewhere. "I thought that I was going to show up and be just the dumbest, worst actor that they admitted that year, just a fluke," she said. However, it seemed that the institution saw potential in Sheil and admitted her.
Sheil was only a child when she became interested in theater. After her first play, she started participating in high school stage productions but did not think she would become a professional. She also took voice lessons as a kid to further her talents in musicals. Still, Sheil sees herself as an average singer.
Kate Lyn Sheil during the premiere of Cinemax's "Outcast" at Hollywood Forever on June 1, 2016, in Hollywood, California. | Source: Getty Images
Raised by parents who were public school teachers, Sheil had a supportive family growing up. Eventually, she joined the entertainment industry as an actress and writer.
Kate Lyn Sheil Has over 15 Years in the Film Industry
Sheil is most recognized for her work in "You're Next," "The Sacrament," "Equals," "Sun Don't Shine," and "Buster's Mal Heart."
She has proven to be a versatile actress, portraying each character gracefully and accurately. Previously, she had to play a smart woman struggling with immense jealousy in "Green." She also portrayed a woman with an autoerotic asphyxiation fetish in "Autoerotic."
Kate Lyn Sheil during the New York premiere of "The Girlfriend Experience" at The Paris Theatre on March 30, 2016, in New York City. | Source: Getty Images
"Each of these films is a different experience [...]. I feel that if you're present as an actor, that helps each performance to be a little bit unique and specific to the environment in which you're making the film," she said.
All about Kate and Kyle's Relationship
Sheil shared the screen with Mooney in "Brigsby Bear," where they played pen pals. According to the actress, her husband was a talented comedian and a genuinely nice person.
The couple exchanged wedding vows at the Herrick Interfaith Center and followed with a celebration at Highland Park Ebell Club. The venue's stained glass window and the floral designs added life to the event that seated close family and friends.
Sheil looked gorgeous in her modern champagne Prada dress, while the groom looked dapper in a black suit and tie. As photos of their celebration surfaced on the internet, some fans have grown more curious about Sheil.
Judging by the couple's presence in public, they would rather keep their relationship to themselves instead of sharing photos online.
There Were Rumors That Kyle Mooney Was Dating Leslie Jones
Because of Sheil and Mooney's notoriously private romance, fans believed that the actor was dating his "Saturday Night Live" co-star, Leslie Jones. Rumors began after they released their "Kyle & Leslie" segment on the show. However, the pair were never romantically involved.
The show has been running for several years and is on its 47th season. "SNL" has since made changes in its program to keep up with the modern times. Most recently, it welcomed Kim Kardashian as a host, which received mixed reactions from viewers.