The Tucker Carlson Show

Cheryl Hines: Stories From “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and Sticking by RFK on His Way to the White House

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Oct 24, 2025
Cheryl Hines, an award-nominated actress known for her role on "Curb Your Enthusiasm," dives into her fascinating journey in Hollywood and her marriage to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. She shares shocking anecdotes about Hollywood's predatory culture and how she secured her role alongside Larry David. Cheryl discusses the backlash she faced due to Bobby's controversial views and their impact on her career, highlighting the strife in LA's politically uniform environment. She also reflects on life lessons learned during turbulent times in their personal lives.
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Almost-Trapped By A Director

  • Cheryl Hines described being invited to a director's hotel room and feeling uneasy, so she brought friends and left when it got creepy.
  • The director asked bizarre questions and requested she remove one boot, which prompted her friends to intervene and end the meeting.
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Urine Sketch That Opened Doors

  • Cheryl wrote and performed a comedy sketch about refusing to drink urine which caught a producer's attention.
  • That sketch led to her audition and eventual casting on Curb Your Enthusiasm as Larry David's wife.
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Meeting Bobby Years Before Romance

  • Cheryl met Robert F. Kennedy Jr. through Larry David at a Waterkeeper event but they only reconnected years later after divorces.
  • Their casual first meetings eventually evolved into a deeper relationship when both were single.
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