Kenan Thompson's 2 Siblings: All About theSNLStar's Brother Kerwin and Sister Feleecia

Mar. 15, 2025

Kerwin Thompson and Kenan Thompson at the Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Ceremony honoring Kenan Thompson on August 11, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.Photo:Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty

Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty

Kenan Thompsonhas been a jokester since he was a little kid — just like his brother Kerwin Thompson and sister Feelcia Thompson.

Despite their busy work schedules and Kenan’s growing fame, the trio have remained close in adulthood. While celebrating Kenan’s 20th season onSNLin a profile forEmmy Magazinein 2023, the outlet tapped Kerwin to share a few words about his brother.

Here’s everything to know about Kenan Thompson’s siblings: Kerwin and Feelicia Thompson.

They grew up in Georgia and Virginia

Feleecia Thompson (far left), Kerwin Thompson (C) and Kenan Thompson with family members at the Hollywood Walk of Fame on August 11, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.John Salangsang/Shutterstock

John Salangsang/Shutterstock

Speaking toWLNI 105.9 FM, Kenan shared that while he and his immediate family moved to Atlanta, they often visited loved ones during the summer in Lynchburg, Va., where he felt connected to the area.

Wherever they were though, church was a “huge part" of Kenan’s upbringing, and they attended five times per week.

In his 2023 memoir,When I Was Your Age: Life Lessons, Funny Stories & Questionable Parenting Advice from a Professional Clown, Kenan recalled what it was like growing up as “a middle class-kid in Georgia.”

“I was a fan of the ‘off brand,’ ” he wrote. “We didn’t drink Coke, we drank RC Cola. We didn’t eat endless shrimp at Red Lobster, we ate Super Sampler platters at Long John Silver’s. We didn’t go to Disney World, we went to Six Flags.”

Kerwin knew Kenan was destined for stardom at a young age

Kenan Thompson speaks onstage during Byron Allen Presents: The Comedy & Music Superfest on February 06, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.Stefanie Keenan/Getty

Stefanie Keenan/Getty

Kenan was about 5 when Kerwin first noticed his younger brother had a penchant for acting and performing.

He added, “That was the start of us doing impressions, performing for company.”

Kenan credits his brother for introducing him to sketch comedy

Kerwin Thompson and Kenan Thompson at the Hollywood Walk of Fame on August 11, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty

Had it not been for Kerwin’s influence, Kenan may not have pursued a career in comedy. The funnyman recalled his first interaction with sketch comedy while opening up about his childhood in his 2023 memoir.

“Kerwin and I were big fans of sketch comedy growing up,” Kenan wrote. “My love for performance started with my brother for sure. We watchLiving Colorand all the shows and films in the Black zeitgeist.”

Soon, the siblings, who “were like two peas in a pod,” began testing each other’s ability to perform, especially on long drives.

“I was always running behind my brother. … We would quote movies on those road trips from Atlanta to Virginia, backward and forwards and impress our parents with our knowledge ofComing to Americaor some other movie,” Kenan told WLNI 105.9 FM. “We just had a love of comedy and movies at a very early age.”

Kerwin has been singing and acting since age 5

Kerwin discovered the theater at a young age. He traveled internationally with the Atlanta Boy Choir before joining the Youth Ensemble of Atlanta (YEA) theater company, performing in productions such as “Rhymes and Reasons” and “Times,” according tohis website.

Kenan’s sister Feleecia is more private

Kenan Thompson with his brother Kerwin Thompson and sister Feleecia Thompson.Kenan Thompson/ Instagram

Kenan Thompson/ Instagram

While Kenan and Kerwin’s acting careers put them in the spotlight, Feleecia has maintained a lower profile. Still, she can sometimes be spotted on her brothers' social media.

In honor of National Siblings Day in 2020, Kenan posted a photo of the trioon Instagramwith a sweet message. “My hearts!!! Love you both,” he wrote.

Though Feleecia hasn’t launched a career in comedy, Kenan toldThe Wall Street Journalthat humor runs in the family. “Everyone in my family was funny, so I wasn’t a standout growing up,” he said.

Kerwin and Feleecia are Kenan’s biggest supporters

Kenan Thompson with his brother Kerwin Thompson at the Hollywood Walk Of Fame on August 11, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.David Livingston/Getty

David Livingston/Getty

Both Kerwin and Feleecia were present to witness Kenan receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2022. The pair posed for photos and even got a special shout-out in Kenan’s speech.

“This is very surreal, it’s amazing. My whole family’s here,”the actor saidat the event. “I never thought any of this would be possible. I just wanted to act and entertain and have a good time and put smiles on my family members’ faces.”

In his 2023 book, Kenan reflected on the life lessons he hopes to pass onto his own daughters,Georgia and Gianna— the most important being family is everything.

“At the end of the day, that sibling bond is the strongest thing on the planet,” he wrote.

source: people.com