13 Things You (Probably) Didn't Know About Allison Williams

Girls." But how she was found and cast for her spot on the show might surprise you! Before you head out to see Williams' leading role in the horror flick, "Get Out," be sure to check out these 13 facts about her that you probably didn't know.

1. Connecticut Gal

Allison Williams was born on April 13, 1988 and grew up in New Canaan, Connecticut.

2. TV Mom and Dad

Williams is the daughter of Jane Gillan Stoddard, a TV producer and “NBC Nightly News” Anchor, Brian Williams.

3. On One Condition…

Williams had high hopes of becoming an actress early on in life, but her parents were only supportive of the idea if she did one thing first: get a college degree.

4. Sounds Like a Deal

And just that she did! Williams graduated from Yale in 2010 with a degree in English.

5. Better Late Than Never

When she was 8 years old, Williams wrote a letter to famous author, R.L. Stine. She unexpectedly received a response from him 18 years later, at age 26.

6. YouTube Hit

In 2010, Williams sang and starred in a viral YouTube video titled, "Mad Men Theme Song... With A Twist."

7. Spotted

Williams has since said that Girls,” saw her singing in the popular video and was convinced she should audition for a part in the hit show.

8. Thanks, Improv

Williams has credited her experience with her college improvisation group, “Just Add Water” for helping her land the role Marnie Michaels.

9. Dream Come True

Williams’ childhood dream was to play Peter Pan, and she got to do just that in 2014, with NBC's “Peter Pan Live!” (perhaps most famous for the hilarious moment when Christopher Walken forgets his lines).

10. No Ink

Williams is the only “Girls” cast member without any tattoos. But she plans on keeping it that way, especially when her co-star Jemima Kirke told her that tattoos “wouldn’t match her whole vibe.”