America’s Next FIRST LADY? Cheryl Hines: From Comedian to Political Royalty.

Could Cheryl Hines become America's next FIRST LADY?
Cheryl Hines' journey from Comedian to possible political royalty.
Cheryl Hines (Curb Your Enthusiasm) joins us in the MBB studio this week to say goodbye to her long-running character in the final season of CURB, and to discuss how she still manages to find the comedy and fun in the midst of her husband Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s campaign for president!
They chat about Mayim’s guest role on CURB and her out-of-the-box audition process, whether Cheryl ever wishes her own character had the opportunity to evolve, and the huge loss of Cheryl’s close friend and longtime co-star Richard Lewis.
Cheryl also opens up about:
- The hilarious way Larry David introduced her to her now husband, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
- Why Larry didn’t think her relationship with Robert would last
- What it was like marrying into the Kennedy dynasty, especially as someone who didn’t grow up with politics
- How Robert Kennedy’s bid for the presidency has changed their relationship + how Cheryl is fitting into the world of politics now
- What it feels like to know there’s a chance she could be the First Lady?!
- The struggle to reel in her comedy instincts while she’s on the campaign trails
- Navigating security threats & ways she manages the stress of her new life in the political realm
PLUS Cheryl reflects on the ways her improv background translates to other areas of her life, her humble beginnings growing up in Florida, and she and Mayim share their O.J. Simpson bar stories!
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Intro
3:56 - Welcome Cheryl Hines
6:06 - Groundlings and Improv Beginnings
13:30 - Mayim's Audition for Curb Your Enthusiasm
24:33 - Losing Richard Lewis
28:39 - Childhood in Florida
34:36 - Beauty School
44:58 - Journey to Los Angeles
51:13 - Motherhood & Business with Daughter
56:05 - OJ Simpson Bar Story
58:51 - Meeting Robert F. Kennedy Jr
1:07:20 - Kennedy Family Dynamics
1:09:14 - Life Changes During Campaign
1:13:20 - Humor in Politics
1:24:24 - Security Concerns
1:28:48 - Self Care Strategies
1:39:15 - Belief in Providence
1:47:34 - Rapid Fire
1:50:52 - OUTRO
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[@marisamartinezolivera]

Chag Pesach Sameach to Mayim, Jonathan and all who celebrate! Thank you for this so interesting episode and this amazing and unique podcast!

[@Tina-bd9et]

Wow, Mayim - really like your hair today. Happy Passover ‼️

[@matiaspereira9382]

I really can't wait to see you again as Amy in Young Sheldon, Mayim!

[@m_brokenleg]

How beautiful is your hair that way, Mayim! New look?

[@KathyZiemer]

Really enjoyed this episode. I was watching it thinking that she will be able to be so candid in an interview again. I have always been fascinated y the Kennedy. I was 4 when President Kennedy was assassinated. I remember everything. I was afraid to walk pass our window because I thought I would be shot. I pray for the safety of Bobby and family during this campaign. I pray for everyone’s safety in these volatile times. ❤

[@MandyMoonLand]

Love this! Thank you for having her on your show. 💗🙏

[@LightOfJoy1]

That was a great interview. Thank you!

[@MayimBialik]

Thanks for sharing and for being here! 🧠🫶

[@EL-bz9up]

I’ve been watching since the beginning of this show. I was so happy to hear Jonathan speak about himself. I loved getting to know more about him.

[@oritreuben2184]

Mayim is doing the work to get interesting guests, interesting interviews and conversations.

[@sandbridgekid4121]

She is sliding into fringe and obscurity.

[@FaunaFloraFae]

Oh wow I must have been living under a rock, I haven’t seen her since Curb Your Enthusiasm, which she was great in!

[@susanbrown6458]

Mayim, totally random comment here, but when you started talking about your hair, I felt understood! Even my hairstylists don't have anything to say about my hair becoming curly after 40! I knew it had to be hormones but they are clueless about it! I had to start using conditioner to keep it from getting frizzy in the super cold of northern MT

[@nancymueller6206]

My hair went from stick straight to curly during perimenopause.

[@SandiTerps]

My hair was curly as a kid, went wavy/straight through most of my adulthood and since hitting menopause it’s curly again. I love it

[@HH-gv8mx]

This explains what’s going on with my hair. I’m in perimenopause and suddenly my hair has decided to be curly. And I have gone white only on the hairline, which no matter how much I pay, no hairstylist can figure out how to blend this gray hair with my blonde hair. I just look crazy.

[@marthamann5234]

Thank you! Great show!

[@nataliesirota2611]

I love the discussion on providence. It is amazing how Gd works! my hubby and I have an unbelievable story ourselves. Thus, we agree, it is all providential.

[@francesnovack5537]

I think you are totally amazing! Which you were back on Jeopardy!!!

[@orland0110]

Thank you so much for posting this interesting video with Cheryl Hines! Much love to you Mayim! ❤

[@CutieWarrior-ol8ik]

Wow! What an inspiring mantra🌷. I will write this down in my courage book. (It's a notebook I write in thoughts and quotes that encourage me😅)

[@samsmulders7908]

Lovely conversation! I love your hair Mayim❤️❤️! Amazing episode 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@MayimBialik]

🥹🤯

[@FTate507]

So glad I waited til the end of the episode to place my order! I was looking at the products and wondered if she had went to Capri for her honeymoon. Thank you for the discount code Cheryl! Always loved you! Loved hearing your story. ❤️❤️

[@liamramjean8542]

Love you Mayim 😊

[@nwhittum]

Oh Mayim, about the hair talk.... I grew up with baby fine hair, Mom always wanted me to get perms because with curly hair, I looked more like her ... Well I grew out of that, but I also have a white stripe too. Not quite an Elvira stripe, but I welcome it and any other greys God decides I'm ready for. Now back to the curls.. . Guess what? Mine also has started getting curly. It happened after my Mom passed. Not making this up. 😊. I've got 11 years ahead of you, age-wise. But I totally relate. Happy Passover!

[@marciovieira7849]

Assisti agora esse episódio. Obrigado!! Realmente, acredito que, se isolar não trás benefícios. A pessoa que se isolar fica cada vez mais triste, e nesses tempos difíceis isso não é bom. Ao menos sair na rua, e conversar com nossos vizinhos, é saudável nós. Então vamos todos, "nos associar" Obrigado daqui do Brasil ❤

[@tomlichnofsky.7048]

May I Say It? 😊👍 The Awesomeness that Is Continues! 👊😊✊👌🍁

[@MayimBialik]

Thanks for sharing and for being here! 🧠🫶

[@cathyray6030]

Thank you for this interesting and humorous podcast! Her life is the fulfillment of both... I suppose that is true for all of us humans 🙂

[@Susan_F]

Great show! I love the question, “What was your mother right about?” Mine was right about studying Latin, which I did not do!

[@gypsyjezebel1651]

I'm a Big Larry David person😎💛😎

[@thecuriousprofessor]

One of my nicknames growing up was "Einstein hair" and now that I am in midlife, I have the white stripe. Embrace it. I get a lot of compliments on my hair.

[@ShannonBoyce-pb1ek]

Love your podcasts!

[@MayimBialik]

🥹🤯

[@Blou-]

The end was the best part omg 😂💖

[@amandafraga98]

Your hair is beautiful, Mayim ❤

[@joanmurphy2166]

🌴 Thanks. Enjoyed this. 🌴

[@rivkahmiri513]

Chag Pesach Sameach... this was a very entertaining and interesting podcast! Thanks!

[@HH-gv8mx]

What year did Cheryl get married to RFK and I wonder if that correlates with the same season that she and Larry got a divorce. Because Larry could not be married to someone, even for the show sake, that married RFK

[@Rainenschu]

This is one of my favorite interviews! I'm checking out Hines & Young products :-)

[@MayimBialik]

Thanks for sharing and for being here! 🧠🫶

[@d.d.p.parker3671]

In the 60s as a little girl my sisters and brothers would sit at the table, eat dinner and pretend to be the Kennedys, Caroline n John John so this lady saying she didn't know anything about the Kennedys seen farfetched, unless she lived under a rock

[@HH-gv8mx]

She grew up in Florida, and I don’t think that she came from a very educated family. She probably didn’t even know who the president was at the time when she moved out to California.. Cheryl is sweet but doesn’t seem very bright.

[@leonweech]

Love her and curb but not knowing anything about the Kennedys is 🧢 two major assassinations, Jackie, Chappaquiddick, John John death growing up common you bagged American royalty stop it 😅

[@user-hl8xq5xg8n]

Your natural hair is so gorgeous!!!

[@maurap.4983]

Love your hair Mayim, my hair went very straight after menopause

[@LitHouseTieDye]

My hair got curlier when I got older too.

[@metstropolis]

Mine got grayer.

[@KATHYSLUITER]

I'm voting for her to be the next 1st lady. Another great interview, I enjoyed learning more about her.

[@Blou-]

Same

[@EastSide-qc5oy]

You realize you don’t actually vote for first lady, yes? And if you vote for a candidate solely to see their spouse become first lady, that’s sorta embarrassing.

[@Blou-]

@@EastSide-qc5oy it helps tho to have a First Lady that actually does something positive for the country so it’s going to be interesting

[@EastSide-qc5oy]

@@Blou- You think Cheryl Hines will actually be First Lady? What kind of drugs you taking?

[@metstropolis]

Too bad it's wasted.

[@HH-gv8mx]

This was a good episode. I wonder if Cheryl is genuinely friends with any of the cast members from Curb.

[@elishaminor2900]

Well M.D great show about Crub your Enthusiasm .Who knew women wen throught so many changes about their hair

[@Historian212]

Women.

[@goat8477]

I like the story about the Bhutanese eating habits :-) To be fair though... I see (grown) people at american fast food restaurants eat with their hands also...

[@marciovieira7849]

Muito obrigado por esse episódio de hoje, bem animado como sempre, e descontraído, é muito bom de assistir e aprender. Daqui do Brasil, felicidades sempre ❤

[@MayimBialik]

🥹🤯

[@marciovieira7849]

Eu não sei se anteriormente você já fez algum episódio sobre o assunto, mas, aqui no Brasil, fala-se muito sobre "Ouvir ondas binaural Beats 40 hz." E tem gerado dúvidas nas pessoas sobre a real eficácia. Você pode dizer algo a respeito.?? Obrigado, daqui do Brasil ❤ O

[@karenleemallonee684]

I am all in for Kennedy '24! 🤩 ⭐ 🇺🇲⭐

[@jconlline]

🎉

[@metstropolis]

No, Cheryl will not be a First Lady but, wow, i really like her! Really fun.

[@sherrykumar2883]

#Kennedy24 🇺🇸 not only for a president with true integrity but also for the funniest First Lady yet ❤

[@dorothyklein4445]

We call it Hebrew hair.... I no joke look like Edward scissor hands in the am.😂

[@twentynineteen4687]

Yeah, he's not Bobby.

[@charlenebrown816]

Omg I feel the same being single and looking for love! It's like a candy store. Trying to find the right taste is the challenge these days! Thanks for a great show! Love Big Bang and thanks Jonathon I've not heard of curb your enthusiasm but I'm going to find it and watch it now.

[@SarahPerine]

So excited you interviewed our future First Lady💚💚💚

[@Blou-]

👏👏

[@ladybliss101]

Was she Claire on Modern family?

[@roxymadison2008]

No, that's Julie Bowen

[@amaelriesterer1421]

I thought so too😂they probably have the same plastic surgeon

[@MrTimshellscherber]

What’s it like being a voice actress?

[@sandbridgekid4121]

Soon it'll be the only work she'll get because she's accelerating her descent into QAnon bat shit craziness.

[@lisachandlervideos]

This is how I like learning modern history. Great job capturing this moment. As that lady, she would surely bring joy to the people, as she has!

[@elise2096]

I had no idea they were married! Excited to listen in.

[@camillealatorre9817]

Next first lady? I love the way all of u can say that... So everything is settled

[@SergioRamos-lz2ql]

It seems odd to praise folks from a "dynasty" in a country founded to escape European dynasties.

[@larissairene1989]

Rfk jr 2024! Cheryl will be a great first Lady

[@jeremyclause1551]

Fun conversation! Cheryl would be an amazing First Lady! 🇺🇸Kennedy 2024🇺🇸

[@aksez2u]

A vote for Kennedy is a vote for tRump. Are you stupid?

[@galvatrontimewars]

Never. Gonna. Happen.

[@Blou-]

Oh it’s happening 😂

[@aksez2u]

@@Blou- PLEASE don't waste your vote! A vote for Kennedy is a vote for tRump. But maybe you want a dictator with no moral compass?

[@jeremyclause1551]

@@aksez2u Head 2 Head, Biden loses to Trump. Biden is the spoiler. Not to mention no way Biden doesn’t old man stroke out in the near future, he’s the wasted vote.

[@danastonerock]

She's a bit out there for sure lol

[@whitneyfan9019]

Great episode! I really Like Cheryl but I’m not a fan of her husband.

[@lp7931]

Great episode! I'm hopeful this lovely, smart, funny woman will be our First Lady!

[@robertschrader]

She won't.

[@tedtalksrock]

Rfk is the only viable candidate. I’m definitely voting for him.

[@robertschrader]

He won't win a single electoral vote.

[@sandbridgekid4121]

Check your meds, Nutcase.

[@robynrains7252]

Absolutely not 🤨 he is not the person who should be in charge in the volatile world we currently inhabit. President Biden has the knowledge and experience to handle the world issues we are facing right now 💙🇺🇸💙🇺🇸💙🇺🇸VOTE BLUE for OUR LIVES 💙🇺🇸💙💙💙🇺🇸🇺🇸💙💙💙🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@RWRogers]

@@robynrains7252ha!! He’s had 4 years to but absolutely REFUSES to do a thing. This is honestly the only administration in history that’s been this so secretive and distance and DL. They don’t want us knowing ANYTHING! It’s also the first president that won without a plan or method in place when running his candidacy… he never spoke on what he plans, wishes, intends to do, or what his vision is… NOTHING!! And we see that unfolding and taking place and explains all the countless issues that came up since Trump left and Biden took over. Border being just one MAJOR crisis… which gets ignored!! Talk about 9/11 style security risks. They don’t care. Obama-Biden needs to go. We don’t need a 4th term. I’ve had it w Obama. I’ll vote for literally anyone but Biden. Why would I choose more failure??? Regardless of politics are party affiliation… It’s about getting REAL and being HONEST and STEPPING UP for what’s RIGHT!! He has turned his back on the American people and went into hiding and that has been his entire administration. It’s time to get Trump or anyone else back and get this country back up shape!!

[@nicolewilliams2468]

I had no idea she was married to RFK, Jr! I’m totally voting for him! She was absolutely delightful. What an interesting life she’s lived so far! 😊❤😊

[@sandbridgekid4121]

Get help.

[@nicolewilliams2468]

@@sandbridgekid4121 - bless your heart.

[@kimberc8307]

Cheryl seems grounded and nice I do not agree with her husband's view points. Even the Kennedy family has stated they will not vote for him, and his beliefs do not align with the Kennedy views.

[@eldeedee5161]

@@milkweedlakeWho supports him? Genuine question because I’ve seen a lot say they don’t but none that say they do.

[@sandbridgekid4121]

Stockholm and Heksinki Syndrome wrapped up in one nut job's spouse.

[@Mtjoyc3]

Yes, some of the Kennedy family are not as honorable as RFK Jr.

[@melissam5482]

@@eldeedee5161I don’t think RFK wants his family that supports his campaign to come out publicly against his other family members. He has several that work for his campaign and many family members that support him. Most of the members of his family that have come out in support of Biden are working for the campaign or have connections to industries that RFK has spoken out about in the past (e.g., Pharma).

[@Blou-]

I support Bobby I’m voting for him so why don’t you go listen to him for yourself instead of relying on what other people say about him. I am voting Independent for the first time because of Bobby.

[@anilda1214]

Great show! Love CYE! Cheryl will make a great first lady!

[@robertschrader]

RFK has no chance of winning.

[@mannnimsobored]

We need an episode with Kathy Griffin!

[@donnamagers2194]

She will make a great First Lady! I’m gonna do my part to make that happen!

[@robertschrader]

I'm honestly shocked and disappointed that you would give a platform to a conspiracy theorist.

[@GingerStone]

This comment has me tuned in with my tin foil hat! Thanks 😂

[@melissam5482]

What conspiracies is she theorizing?

[@Blou-]

Just say you’ve never heard him speak and just repeat rhetoric for funzies 😂

[@hulkhatepunybanner]

*I was about to say that America isn't ready for gorgeous First Lady who's also smart and funny in Cheryl Hines.* And a nanosecond later, I remembered Michelle Obama already proved my assessment wrong.

[@coppersense999]

That is nice to read. Goes to show this podcast has super classy, cool listeners, unsurprisingly.