Kimberly Williams-Paisley (born September 14, 1971) is an American actress and director, who is perhaps best known for her co-starring role on According to Jim, as well as her breakthrough performance in Father of the Bride, for which she was nominated for several awards (along with its sequel Father of the Bride Part II). Throughout her acting career, she has guest-starred on TV shows including Tales From The Crypt, George Lopez Show and Less Than Perfect. She is also well known for her roles in made-for-television films, including Safe House, The Christmas Shoes, and Lucky 7, and also her role as Laura Parker in Shade, a short film she also wrote and directed. Williams is married to Brad Paisley, with whom she has two sons; actress Ashley Williams is her sister.