As a political second banana in ‘Veep,’ Julia Louis-Dreyfus mined huge laughs from the humiliation of life

The show, which ran until 2019, firmly established Julia Louis-Dreyfus as her own generational comedic talent.
Decider

Julia Louis-Dreyfus Once Thought Her “Cynical, Unfriendly” ‘SNL’ Co-Stars “Hated” Her: “It Was Excruciating”

Before she was President Selina Meyer or Elaine Benes, Julia Louis-Dreyfus got her start in show business like many comedy legends do: On Saturday Night Live. But it looks like the actress got off on ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Julia Louis-Dreyfus Recalls “Excruciating” First ‘SNL’ Moment That Left Her Humiliated

"I think that humiliation influenced our whole 'SNL' experience for the next couple of years, to tell you the truth," the actress and comedian confessed. By Carly Thomas Senior Editor, Digital At the ...
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Julia Louis-Dreyfus remembers her doomed SNL days

With its 50th season currently airing, Saturday Night Live has seen its share of ups, downs and humiliations. It, too, has ...
Variety

Julia Louis-Dreyfus Says ‘SNL’ Audition Was ‘Excruciating’: My Sketches ‘Died a Terrible Death’ in Front of ’20 Very Unfriendly Cast Members and Writers’

Julia Louis-Dreyfus appeared on the latest episode of the “Wiser Than Me” podcast (via People) and remembered her “excruciating” audition for “Saturday Night Live.” The Emmy winner joined the NBC ...