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<p>Julia Louis-Dreyfus is a celebrated American <a href="/biography/julia-louis-dreyfus">actress</a> and comedian, best known for her iconic role as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elaine_Benes">Elaine Benes</a> on the sitcom <em>Seinfeld</em>.</p>

<h2>Early Life and Education</h2>

<p><a href="/biography/julia-louis-dreyfus">Julia Scarlett Elizabeth Louis-Dreyfus</a> was born on January 13, 1961, in New York City, New York. She is the <a href="/biography/julia-louis-dreyfus">granddaughter</a> of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Léopold_Louis-Dreyfus">Leopold Louis-Dreyfus</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Léopold_Louis-Dreyfus">founder</a> of the Louis Dreyfus Group, a global commodities and shipping conglomerate.</p>

<p>Louis-Dreyfus studied theater at Northwestern University, where she became involved in performing arts. While there, she joined the Practical Theater Company in Chicago and was later a part of The Second City, a renowned improv comedy troupe that helped launch the careers of many prominent comedians.</p>

<h2>Breakthrough on 'Saturday Night Live' and Film Roles</h2>

<p>In 1982, Louis-Dreyfus joined the cast of <em>Saturday Night Live</em> (SNL) as one of the youngest female performers in the show's history. She remained on SNL for two seasons, where she demonstrated her comedic talent and versatility. During this time, she also began taking roles in film, including appearances in <em>Hannah and Her Sisters</em> (1986) directed by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woody_Allen">Woody Allen</a>, and the comedy <em>Soul Man</em> (1986).</p>

<h2>'Seinfeld' and Rise to Prominence</h2>

<p>Louis-Dreyfus achieved widespread fame for her portrayal of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elaine_Benes">Elaine Benes</a> on NBC’s hit sitcom <em>Seinfeld</em>, which debuted in 1989 and ran for nine seasons. Though <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elaine_Benes">Elaine</a> was not part of the original pilot, NBC executives insisted on adding a female perspective to the show. Created by <a href="/biography/jerry-seinfeld">Jerry Seinfeld</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larry_David">Larry David</a>, the series also starred <a href="/biography/jason-alexander">Jason Alexander</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Richards">Michael Richards</a> and became a cultural phenomenon.</p>

<p>Her performance on <em>Seinfeld</em> earned critical acclaim, including a Golden Globe Award in 1993 and a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in 1996.</p>

<h2>Post-'Seinfeld' Career and Continued Success</h2>

<p>After <em>Seinfeld</em>, Louis-Dreyfus continued her television career with several projects, most notably the HBO political satire <em>Veep</em>, which premiered in 2012. On the show, she plays <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selina_Meyer">Selina Meyer</a>, a fictional <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selina_Meyer">Vice President</a> (and later President) of the United States. Her performance was met with widespread acclaim and marked a major career milestone.</p>

<p>In 2012, Louis-Dreyfus won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for <em>Veep</em>, her third overall Emmy win at the time. She would go on to win multiple Emmys for the show in subsequent years, making her one of the most awarded actors in Emmy history. She also garnered several Golden Globe nominations for her work on the series.</p>

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<h2>Film Appearances and Later Projects</h2>

<p>In 2013, Louis-Dreyfus starred in the romantic comedy-drama <em>Enough Said</em> opposite <a href="/biography/james-gandolfini">James Gandolfini</a>. The film explored the complexities of middle-aged romance and received critical praise. Tragically, <a href="/biography/james-gandolfini">Gandolfini</a> passed away from a heart attack before the film's release, adding emotional weight to the project.</p>

<p>Louis-Dreyfus continued to earn accolades, including a 2019 Emmy nomination for Best Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for her final season on <em>Veep</em>.</p>

<h2>Marriage, Family, and Personal Life</h2>

<p>Julia Louis-Dreyfus is married to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brad_Hall">actor</a> and writer <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brad_Hall">Brad Hall</a>, whom she met while both were students at Northwestern University. The couple married in 1987 and have two sons, Henry and Charles.</p>

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