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Last updated on December 21, 2024.
Julia Scarlett Elizabeth Louis-Dreyfus is an American actress, comedian, and producer. She is known for her work in the comedy television series Saturday Night Live (1982–1985), Seinfeld (1989–1998), The New Adventures of Old Christine (2006–2010), and Veep (2012–2019). She is one of the most award-winning actresses in American television history, having received more Primetime Emmy Awards and more Screen Actors Guild Awards than any other performer, tying Cloris Leachman for the most acting wins.
I have no agenda except to be funny. Neither I or the writers profess to offer any worldly wisdom.
My goal is, of course, for this show to do well, and I would love it if people liked it.
When I was growing up, I always thought my hair was messy.
I'm particularly fortunate to be in a position where I can bring my child to work and be able to get good child care. Not a lot of women have that.
And Seinfeld is so quick: we crank out one show a week, and the hours are very reasonable.
I really do like to work. I will work again. But on my terms.
I'm not the type to cut back on hot showers, but there's no harm in hot water when it's warmed by the sun.
The war and terrorism in the Middle East, the crisis of leadership in many of the oil-supply countries in the developing world, the crisis of global warming - all these are very clearly tied to energy.
Doing a half-hour TV show is a dream.
New York is nice, but I don't like it as much as I used to.
Making a movie is a long, dull process. There's a lot of waiting around.
Even my great grand-mother did impressions.
As an actress, it appeals to me because I love the idea of playing those in-between moments, the sort of behavioral stuff that one might not normally see.
I walk around feeling a sort of existential guilt all the time; and honestly for me this house is a way of feeling less guilty about the universe.
I think Elaine would go out with anyone if they showed interest in her. She's nuts. The woman's nuts.
I always wanted to perform.
Elaine is just in pain. I think Elaine has become very, very sad woman. She is someone who is in deep need of many hours of analysis and I like to think that I'm not that type of person.
The fact of the matter is that everybody treats me pretty much as one of the boys, which I take as a great compliment.
It is, I think, harder for women. I haven't quite figured it out, and all of my women friends haven't figured it out -how the hell do you do this? How do you work and have families?
There's a pressure regardless of that to do a good show.
The Seinfeld motto: No learning, no hugging.
I guess if I wrote a book one day, it would be about hair.
If you feel rooted in your home and family, if you're active in your community, there's nothing more empowering. The best way to make a difference in the world is to start by making a difference in your own life.
I've actually considered going with my married name, Julia Hall, but all the paperwork.
It's much more acceptable for men to work and father kids. There's an inherent inequality, because we want to do it all, and I don't know how we can do this all.
Everybody seems to know me. It's very strange.
Before computers, telephone lines and television connect us, we all share the same air, the same oceans, the same mountains and rivers. We are all equally responsible for protecting them.
The schedule of doing a live TV show every week is very difficult.
When I got pregnant my foot grew, but I was denying it. I've been denying it for three years.
I dropped out of college my junior year to do Saturday Night Live, and I didn't even consult my parents. They were very supportive because they had no choice.
Some people can sometimes really invade your space and kind of never leave you alone.
L.A. I could live without.
We are 5 percent of the global population and consume a third of the total resources - on some level we should all feel guilty relative to the world.
Even my great grand-mother did impressions
I'd like to begin by thanking the members of the Hollywood Foreign Press for this Golden Globe.
I dropped out of college my junior year to do saturday night live, and I didn't even consult my parents. They were very supportive because they had no choice.
The fact of the matter is that everybody treats me pretty much as one of the boys, which I take as a great compliment
I'm not a lesbian! I hate men but I'm not a lesbian!
The Seinfeld motto: No learning, no hugging
Anybody who is an ambitious politician would never ever aspire to a Vice Presidency. And yet, people find themselves in that position, and so, therein lies the rub.
And Seinfeld is so quick: we crank out one show a week, and the hours are very reasonable
There is sexism - I'm not denying its existence. But I'm saying that I will deny its effort against me. I just pay it no nevermind and say, 'Get out of my way.'
I never go about a new project as if I'm trying ot redefine myself. I just like to work, and I'm excited by material I find challenging and - if it's a comedy - exceptionally funny.
I guess if I wrote a book one day, it would be about hair
If I have chocolate around, I will eat it. I love it, I love it, I love it. I like a piece every day.
I’m about to enter a national ass-kicking contest. With no legs. And a massive ass.
Everybody seems to know me. It's very strange
There is tremendous inequity in Hollywood and politics, and I would say globally it's challenging to be a woman and succeed.
I have no agenda except to be funny. Neither I nor the writers profess to offer any worldly wisdom.
Keeping a sense of humor about life. My parents divorced when I was 8, and whenever I felt down, my mom would remind me that a sense of humor gets you through just about anything.
Doing a half-hour TV show is a dream
This is an embarrassment of riches, and boy, am I happy to be embarrassed.
The war and terrorism in the Middle East, the crisis of leadership in many of the oil-supply countries in the developing world, the crisis of global warming - all these are very clearly tied to energy
When I got pregnant my foot grew, but I was denying it. I've been denying it for three years
Before computers, telephone lines and television connect us, we all share the same air, the same oceans, the same mountains and rivers. We are all equally responsible for protecting them
Doing actual comedic material is just about the most joyful endeavor ever. That's the truth. The only time it's not funny is when business gets in the way.