Amy Poehler

While Amy Poehler didn't do as well as she'd hoped at the Celebrity Poker Showdown at top casinos , she definitely held her own, taking out poor Hank Azaria with a flush -- and ruining his dreams of winning on his second tournament attempt -- before being eliminated. But that definitely won't keep this girl down: she's nothing if not feisty! Amy is now in her third year as a cast member on Saturday Night Live, which she joined through the Upright Citizens Brigade, a sketch comedy and improv... Read Full Story

(L-R) Actor Aziz Ansari, actresses Rashida Jones and Amy Poehler attend the NBC Universal portion of the 2009 Winter Television Critics Association Press Tour at the Universal Hilton Hotel on January 15, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Aziz Ansari;Rashida Jones;Amy Poehler (Getty Images) more pics » Finally, Amy Poehler has enough star power to carry her own NBC show, following in the tracks of fellow SNL (and now 30 Rock... Read Full Story

  As fearless bureaucrat Leslie Knope on Parks and Recreation , Amy Poehler usually has her hands full with her day job. Behind-the-scenes, Poehler is much more of a multi-tasker.  Besides starring in the NBC comedy, the Emmy nominee returned to her old SNL Weekend Update stomping grounds this fall, and she is also raising her first child, 13-month-old Archie, with hubby Will Arnett . How does she do it? To find out, TVGuide.com turned to Poehler, who also discusses her blossoming series... Read Full Story

So cute! Arrested Development star Will Arnett , 39, was spotted leaving a grocery store with his adorable 13-month-old son Archie in Beverly Hills on Wednesday (December 9). Proud mama, Parks and Recreation star Amy Poehler , 38, recently said that Archie is her favorite thing in the world. My favorite thing is my kid. It’s cliche, but it’s true. A little person exists in this little body, and he’s growing, and getting to meet that person is the coolest part." Read Full Story

Balancing a hit new show and motherhood can be a tricky thing. Amy Poehler isn’t complaining a bit, though. She’s enjoying her new show, Parks and Recreation , and the exciting ride that it’s been. It’s super exciting. I’ve always felt very proud of the stuff we’ve been doing, and then to have people notice it has been great. The journey of the show is: You hope the pilot gets picked up, you hope the back nine gets picked up, you hope people watch it, you hope people like it. The slow... Read Full Story

Amy Poehler is a busy mom that balances both being a mom and being in a prime time TV show, Parks & Recreation , in stride. She talked to TV Guide recently and talked about balancing it all and maybe appearing on Tina Fey ’s show 30 Rock . Here are the highlights: On balancing it all : Any working mother will tell you that it’s a day-to-day thing. You just do your best and try to make it work. Some days are harder than others. I mean, I’m lucky to have a great job and people that help... Read Full Story

Let's face it-- Saturday Night Live just isn't the same without Amy Poehler . Luckily, the Baby Mama funny-lady is set to return to SNL: Weekend Update Thursdays for two episodes. Poehler will be reuniting with her co-anchor, Seth Meyers, for the first two editions of the show. They will lead into the first two episodes of  the second season of Poehler's new comedy series, Parks and Recreation , which airs at 8:30 p.m. Get Poehler-ized on Weekend Update Thursdays this fall, on September 17... Read Full Story

Comedian couple Will Arnett and Amy Poehler were spotted strolling through the SoHo district of New York City with their 13-month-old son Archie on Wednesday (December 2). We recently learned that the family of three headed back to the Big Apple for the holiday season: We're going back East for Thanksgiving, and we're really looking forward to that. It's been nice to be in New York around this time. It's great to be here during the holiday season!" Read Full Story

Between her 13-month-old baby boy Archibald "Archie" Arnett and her hilarious hit show Parks & Recreation , funny mom Amy Poehler has a lot on her plate. The former Saturday Night Live star talks to TV Guide about how she manages to juggle her career and her family life. On balancing work and motherhood: "Any working mother will tell you that it's a day-to-day thing. You just do your best and try to make it work. Some days are harder than others. I mean, I'm lucky to have a great job and... Read Full Story

In an interview with TV Guide, Amy Poehler discusses how she mixes motherhood with her career. She says, “Any working mother will tell you that it’s a day-to-day thing. You just do your best and try to make it work. Some days are harder than others. I mean, I’m lucky to have a great job and people that help me. I wouldn’t be able to do it without them. As for making any future appearances on Tina Fey’s 30 Rock, it doesn’t look like it soon since she’s busy on her own show Parks and... Read Full Story