Chris Kattan proposes to Maria Libri at Wilco concert in Chicago
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Maria Libri on Monday confirmed to The State Journal-Register her engagement to actor Chris Kattan.
Several concertgoers in Chicago tweeted Saturday that Kattan had proposed to Libri, a Springfield native.
The couple attended Saturday's concert by the rock band Wilco at the Riviera Theatre.
Former SNL comedian Chris Kattan trades LA glitz for love and easy living in Springfield
Kattan proposed to Libri, a writer and former on-air personality, in front of the stage as the Chicago band played "I’m the Man Who Loves You." Band members knew about the proposal.
Libri confirmed the engagement in a text message to a reporter.
Kattan met Libri about 18 months ago during a stop in Springfield where he was performing a stand-up comedy show at Boondocks Pub.
The two also have been writing scripts together, including a full-length romantic comedy and have appeared in videos for the YouTube channel, Hey Kattan!
Kattan developed memorable "Saturday Night Live" characters like Mr. Peepers and Mango during a run on the show from 1996 to 2003. Kattan also starred in "A Night at the Roxbury" with Will Ferrell.
Kattan now calls Springfield "home base," although he maintains a place in Los Angeles for some work-related purposes.
Both have been married before. Libri has three children.
Just watched @ChrisKattan come down to the pit in the middle of tonight’s @wilco show and propose to his girlfriend. They remained there while the band played I’m The Man Who Loves You. #RandomWilcoOccurrences pic.twitter.com/A4E1of14Al
— Paul Suwan (@paulsuwan) March 26, 2023
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