Jennifer Sarah “Jenny” Slate (born March 25, 1982) is an American actress, stand-up comic, voice artist, and author best known for her breakout role as Donna Stern in Obvious Child, as well as being the co-creator of the Marcel the Shell With Shoes On short films and children’s book series. She is also known for her season as a cast member on Saturday Night Live from 2009 to 2010, for her recurring roles on House of Lies, Parks and Recreation, Bob’s Burgers, and Kroll Show, and for her first feature film role as Zoe in Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked. She currently co-stars as Jess in the FX series Married.