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Julia Louis-Dreyfus Returns

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Apr 17, 2023
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, the award-winning actress famed for her roles in Seinfeld and Veep, returns for another engaging chat with Conan O’Brien. They dive into the inspiration behind her podcast, Wiser Than Me, and reflect on her comedic roots from a grade school play. The duo shares hilarious travel misadventures and discusses the ups and downs of aging, including Conan's impending 60th birthday. Their conversation flows from humorous anecdotes about dating disasters to the importance of keeping connections with younger generations.
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ANECDOTE

Kids Over Movies

  • Julia Louis-Dreyfus prioritized raising her children over making movies during Seinfeld.
  • The irony is that she's recently made many movies, partly to impress her now-grown sons.
ANECDOTE

Marvel For Kids

  • Louis-Dreyfus joined the Marvel universe to impress her kids who wanted her in a superhero movie.
  • Her pitch to Marvel was that she could "punch somebody and fly around."
INSIGHT

Private Life

  • Conan asks about Julia Louis-Dreyfus meeting everyone due to her success, assuming she's met everyone in the industry.
  • She clarifies, stating she's actually quite private and doesn't actively seek to meet everyone.
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