Amy Poehler: Then and now

Poehler?! I barely even know her!

By Michael O'Connell, Special to Metromix

Life couldn’t be going better for Amy Poehler. Everyone’s favorite “Saturday Night Live” pixie has a baby boy, a first-time supporting actress Emmy nomination for the 33-year-old show, a few new movies on the way and though there were rumors of her heading to the new “Office” spin-off, she’s now getting her very own show.

With "Parks and Recreation" premiering this week, now seems as good of a time as any to look back on her brief and astoundingly hilarious career. From “cool” moms and slam poets to overconfident white trash with two legs and overconfident white trash with only one, Amy’s played them all. Here are just a few in her growing catalog of greatest hits.

"Parks and Recreation" premieres Thursday, April 9, at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT on NBC.