Meet Abby Elliott, who plays Jeremy Allen White’s sister Natalie on The Bear: the ex-SNL cast member is married to writer Bill Kennedy, and her father and grandfather are both comedians
Abby’s portrayal of Natalie Berzatto, aka Sugar, earned her a Golden Globe nod, but her family’s no stranger to fame – her father was in Schitt’s Creek and her hubby worked on House of Cards
Sugar’s role as the emotional glue of the Berzattos is important not just in the present-day restaurant but also in flashback scenes, where she supports Carmy long before he attempts salvaging his late brother’s failing business in season one.
Elliott’s experience with comedy – and she does consider The Bear comedy, despite the controversy over its categorisation as one at the Emmys – goes a long way back.
Comedy runs in the Elliott family
Comedy runs deep in the Elliott bloodline. Her grandfather, Bob Elliott, was also a comedian famous for being one-half of the duo Bob and Ray. SNL writer Steve Higgins is married to Elliott’s aunt, and his son, John Higgins, has also appeared on the sketch show.
She is married to screenwriter and producer Bill Kennedy
