Proof That Amy Poehler Is Just as Awesome Off Screen

Sure, Amy Poehler's onscreen antics are hilarious, but over the years, she's shown that she's pretty great off screen, too. The famous funny lady turns 43 on Tuesday, so to celebrate her birthday, we're taking a look at some great GIF-worthy moments of Amy being awesome — and just being herself. Her much-anticipated memoir, Yes, Please, hits shelves on Oct. 28, and her first book will be full of personal stories, including funny anecdotes about her life plus plenty of life advice. In honor of Amy's birthday, check out some of her best moments with BFF Tina Fey, and then take a look at why Amy's so lovable.

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She Understands the Power of a Good Time
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She Understands the Power of a Good Time

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She Embraces Her Inner Weirdo
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She Embraces Her Inner Weirdo

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She Knows How to Keep Her Spirits High
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She Knows How to Keep Her Spirits High

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She Stands by Her Friends
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She Stands by Her Friends

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And They Stand — er, Sit — by Her
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And They Stand — er, Sit — by Her

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She's the Master of Winking
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She's the Master of Winking

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She Can Make You Laugh With One Look
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She Can Make You Laugh With One Look

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She Isn't Afraid to Drop Some Real Talk
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She Isn't Afraid to Drop Some Real Talk

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She's Genuinely Humble
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She's Genuinely Humble

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She Brings Snacks Wherever She Goes
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She Brings Snacks Wherever She Goes

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She Loves to Laugh
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She Loves to Laugh

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Seriously, She Really Loves to Laugh
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Seriously, She Really Loves to Laugh

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. . . And Big Laughs From Bradley Cooper
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. . . And Big Laughs From Bradley Cooper

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Even George Clooney Isn't Immune to Her Charms
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Even George Clooney Isn't Immune to Her Charms

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Bottom Line: She's the Best
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Bottom Line: She's the Best

In the words of her hilarious Mean Girls character, we love her so much.