Kristen Wilson, born on September 4, 1969, in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, is an American former actress best known for her roles as Miranda DuBaer in "Twitches" and "Twitches Too" and as Lisa Dolittle in the "Dr. Dolittle" series.

She trained as a dancer and performed with the Boston Ballet for four years before pursuing a career in acting. Kristen Wilson received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in musical theatre from Syracuse University, but took some time off during her junior year to be in a national tour of "West Side Story."

She made her film debut in the 1992 film "Prototype" and later landed a supporting role in "Who's the Man?" In 1995, she moved to New York City, where she starred in the HBO TV movie "Tyson" as actress Robin Givens.

She also appeared alongside Damon Wayans and Adam Sandler in "Bulletproof." Her other film credits include "Get on the Bus," "Walking Tall," "Crossover," "Dungeons & Dragons," "Pompatus of Love," "Girl 6," "Cross-Eyed," "Dr. Dolittle," "Dr. Dolittle 2," and "Dr. Dolittle 3."

She also has an extensive television career, with credits including "My Wife and Kids," "Crossing Jordan," "New York Undercover," "Matt Waters," and a pilot episode for the CBS legal drama series "Shark."

In her personal life, Kristen Wilson was married to lighting technician Michael Marzovilla from 1997 to 1999, and they have a daughter Ruby, who was born in 1998. She remarried special effects make-up artist Martin Astles in 2000, and they have two children together.

She has kept her life out of the limelight since her last on-screen role in the 2011 movie "Mega Python vs. Gatoroid."

Her work in theater includes the Broadway hit "Nick & Nora," "1492," "The Hunchback," "A FunnyForum," "A My Name is Alice," "The Club," and the national tour of "West Side Story."