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Julia Louis Dreyfus: From SNL to Seinfeld to Veep, a comedic icon and environmental activist.

Find out the life and career of Julia Louis Dreyfus, the American comedian, actress, and producer known for her work on Seinfeld and Veep. Know about her activism and battle with breast cancer.

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Julia Louis Dreyfus: The Queen of Comedy

Julia Louis Dreyfus is a woman of many talents. She’s a comedian, singer, actress, and producer – basically, she’s a quadruple threat. You might know her from her work on Saturday Night Live, Seinfeld, or New Adventures of Old Christine. Or maybe you’re a fan of her voice acting in A Bug’s Life, Onward, or Planes. Either way, you can’t deny that she’s one of Hollywood’s most respected comedians.

Born in the Big Apple, Julia attended Northwestern University in Illinois where she studied theater. She was part of a popular sketch comedy and student-run improv show, but dropped out in her junior year to pursue her first love – acting. She landed a role with Chicago’s The Practical Theatre Company, which led to her being discovered and cast on Saturday Night Live from 1982 to 1985.

But Julia’s biggest break came when she was cast as Elaine Benes in Seinfeld in 1989. She played the role for 9 seasons and helped make Seinfeld one of the most critically acclaimed sitcoms in the history of television. She also starred in CBS’ The New Adventures of Old Christine for 5 seasons and HBO’s Veep for 7 seasons.

In 2010, Julia received her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. And in 2016, she was listed as one of Time’s 100 most influential people. Not too shabby, huh?

But Julia isn’t just a funny lady – she’s also an environmental activist. She’s spoken out against the controversial Keystone XL pipeline and uses her fame to raise millions for environmental causes. Her battle with breast cancer, which began in 2017, inspired her to stand up and be counted. And a year later, she was declared cancer-free! Talk about a boss lady.

Julia has two sons with her husband, Brad Hall – Henry and Charlie Hall. They’re probably just as funny as their mom.

Check out Julia’s adorable sons here!