Kimberly Williams-Paisley got her breakout role as Annie Banks in 1991’s Father of the Bride, starring Diane Keaton and Steve Martin. The trio returned to the big screen in 1995 with the sequel, Father of the Bride Part II, cementing both films as iconic pieces of ’90s entertainment.
Wife of country superstar Brad Paisley, the actress has held recurring roles on TV series such as According to Jim and 9-1-1: Nashville in more recent years. She has also starred in several Hallmark Christmas movies and published a New York Times Bestseller in 2016.
This week, the 54-year-old star had a little fun on Instagram, serving up some quick kitchen inspiration, and fans are loving every bite!
Williams-Paisley walked fans through her step-by-step process of making an easy snack: kale chips. The only downside, she says, “you have to eat them all in one sitting.” She shares that this recipe was inspired by an interaction she had with a New York nutritionist toting “vegetables, vegetables, vegetables” as the secret to good health. The actress even demos her best New York accent to tell the tale in the cute new clip.
Her followers were immediately on board, many chiming in with their own variations and tips for how to keep the satisfying snack crunchy through the next day. Actress Jennifer Garner even chimed in, reminding Williams-Paisley, “Dental floss required!”
Kitchen tips aside, some followers took advantage of an opportunity to send the actress some love: “How is it that you look every bit as adorable and youthful as you did when you first appeared on our screens in Father of the Bride? 😍❤️,” one comment said. “You are hilarious,” another added.
Whether you’re looking for a way to add more veggies into your diet, or you’re just enjoying this stars—they’re just like us moment, we appreciate Kimberly Williams-Paisley sharing this little snippet of her real life and a great nutritional hack with us!
This story was originally published by Parade on Dec 9, 2025, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Parade as a Preferred Source by clicking here.