'Curb Your Enthusiasm' Star Susie Essman Talks Favorite Moments With Larry David | TODAY Original

Susie Essman, who plays Susie Greene on "Curb Your Enthusiasm," looks back on her most memorable episodes from the HBO comedy in honor of its 10th season. She also reveals how Larry David directed her character's first insult-filled rant.
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'Curb Your Enthusiasm' Star Susie Essman Talks Favorite Moments With Larry David | TODAY Original

[@TerriblePerfection]

I love the scenes with her. She and Larry greet each other warmly and within 10 seconds she's furious with him, every time.

[@ss11111ss]

fr love hate relationship

[@karlrobinson4887]

The way Jeff just stands there and takes it with that dumb look on his face is priceless.

[@mjc42701]

As much as Jeff cheats on her and wants time away from her, it's like he can't leave her not because of divorce/money issues but she is his rock that keeps him grounded.

[@knowsmebyname]

@@mjc42701 100 pcnt. He needs her...would be lost without her.

[@gutterbois]

"Hey Lar"

[@josephavallone1072]

La'

[@gutterbois]

@@josephavallone1072 man shut up

[@a.p.1586]

La

[@onestepatatime2346]

What?

[@rage12345678]

I LOVE how she always greets him kindly and surprised to see him as if there was never a problem between them two...but 10 seconds later is cursing him out and kicking him out of the house.

[@jnnlis]

Suzy is a great character. The doll episode is Suzy at her best.

[@vasyan123]

DECAPITATED!

[@terrylodge4846]

@@vasyan123 I literally heard that in my head and started laughing!

[@Chrisbajs]

@Noble Failures I feel for you, man.

[@vascoernesto78]

BRING ME THE HEAD!!!

[@kevinkibble8342]

Stop scratching your balls

[@rodchamp7510]

I love how she almost hurts her throat shouting ‘Decapataaaaaaaaaaaated”

[@Veroweithofer]

Best ever!

[@lisag18]

"Hysterical " "decapitated " That episode is so funny

[@mynewcolour]

Totally kills me. Her delivery is amazing, her character is wild but utterly convincing.

[@NKWTI]

Perfect delivery in every way.

[@bernlin2000]

Total legend on Curb, couldn't do the show without her!!

[@deezelkane]

Chris Ducat settle down

[@tmic4043]

She’s great but the show would still be fantastic without her

[@tmic4043]

Again, she’s fantastic though. One of the funniest ones

[@sterlingsilver5937]

@@tmic4043 Facts!

[@catherinekhouri3709]

I love the Susie character she’s 😂 hilarious

[@chris2423]

We need a Susie wardrobe montage

[@mrakl3]

Susie has always been my favorite character on Curb Your Enthusiasm. Volatile and edgy, yet fair. Full of correct indignation. An appropriate reply to the world.

[@mwittner63]

Like Judge Judy. A special breed of NY women

[@moosesnWoop]

Her accent adds to her character

[@Chrisbajs]

I think she's a jew from the Bronx.

[@TeachAManToAngle]

Great actress when the person is nothing like her character and yet totally believable. I like her.

[@angelthman1659]

I knew her personally before Curb. When I would first see her on Curb, it would amaze me how different the character was to Susie in real life. The polar opposite. She's sweet and polite.

[@terrylodge4846]

Some of the best moments have absolutely been between Suzie and LD. Essman is a fantastic improv actor.......HYSTEEEERIIICAAAAAL!

[@Veroweithofer]

DECAPITATED!

[@originalJoeKing]

Get the f****** head!

[@Knight14649]

Suzy in Larry’s car , when the passenger seat gives her the big O. The look on both of their faces is priceless.

[@obtuse72]

Whenever Susie appears in a scene, my interest increases, and I just wait for her next tirade. It is always the funniest part of the episode.

[@paulcook1494]

I love the Susie Green character, cracks me up every time!

[@ed-edd-n-eddy]

I love this woman. She's brilliant and beautiful.

[@bigboobies2647]

I still LOL about when she called Cheryl a Car Wash C UNT.

[@Veroweithofer]

That ranks straight after “decapitaated”!

[@bigboobies2647]

@@Veroweithofer LOL

[@bySterling]

“GET ME THE F--KIN HEEEEAAAD!!!” 😂💥💪🏻😂

[@eedobee]

TheWebStylist please don’t swear

[@ciaradonnelly4627]

I love the way she can go from nicey nicey with Larry to totally burning him in about 30 seconds. The rage is beautiful

[@RJ-dw4jw]

Susie and Leon are my favourite characters on this show

[@negroniusnegronius8254]

yep, hands down.

[@feleciaclemons5074]

💯

[@godbluffvdgg]

The tenth season hit the ground running and it's so funny...

[@chellymurphy]

Larry and Suzy’s relationship hinges on a scale of pure rage ready to pop at moment 😂

[@soyslut]

Susie is the best! A class act and such a talent.

[@5555boneman]

I love this woman - great character on curb!

[@karalozdan4414]

She is so good, I wish there was more of Susie in season 10.

[@tehkoalainsurgency]

She's my favorite character in the show along with LD of course. Not going to lie, some guys need a woman to push them like that. There's something for everyone.

[@snapdragonfly6652]

And Leon 😄

[@wannaberocker331]

" You are a Jew from the Bronx" Larry David.

[@danthemeatman9883]

You & Larry are the reason I’ve watched every episode !!!!!!!***** you guys are absolutely hilarious 😂

[@ghettosapien1392]

Brilliant and hilarious show and Susie Greene is my favorite character.

[@Dari899]

Like a good wine that gets better with the years.

[@felix121984]

She is a wisecrack with a beautiful heart !

[@JustBree716]

Im 45 years old and watched for the first time ever in life. And i had to double back for the times I fell asleep. Now its comfort for me😅 and i still have a hearty laugh after having watched over and over

[@GooseDave]

Susie Essman is a genius. Always funny but never overplayed.

[@tonydipietro4225]

They edited out the “stop scratching your balls” line. That was golden in the doll episode.

[@Lees706]

Best written show ever!

[@hauntthechapel666]

Lees706 it’s not written

[@kngishere395]

Peyton Burt it is written just not specific lines. Larry writes the plot outlines and tells the people generally what to say but the specific lines are up to them.

[@slimlouis6441]

It’s improv. So... nope.

[@Lees706]

Slim Louis Some of it is improve .The premise of the show is written.

[@Lees706]

Peyton Burt The premise of the show is written.

[@mosatsoni4324]

Nice interview, but we still didn’t get an answer to the important question: DOES SHE RESPECT WOOD?

[@jojomakes]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@stevensiferd7104]

It's a crime that she hasn't got an Emmy nomination yet.

[@fishsticks850]

"Our little show". I love how humble she seems to be while enjoying fantastic success. She comes off as a very down to earth person in this.

[@elgatolounge3345]

With every new episode I am waiting for Suzy to appear 😂😂👏👏

[@teresamoscatiello]

My favorite show of all time beyond. No matter what is going on in life or not going on that show gets me in the present and entertains me fully.

[@nmn3541]

Absolutely BRILLIANT comedian!! Susie is definitely one of the the best characters from Curb! can’t wait for the new season but I am hoping that the whole cast and crew keeps safe ❤️

[@samaneate2385]

This women gave me so many laughs over the years.......Thank you !

[@pipetluvsjaws]

I absolutely love her! She's my favorite character on the show. ❤️

[@BradyQuartermaine]

I've never seen a full episode. She is so funny I just watch Susie clips on KZbin. She had me at "Decapitated!!!!!"

[@carmennoemiguzman9873]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE Susie Essman character on Curb Your Enthusiasm !!

[@kynandesouza]

Susie is one of my favorite characters on this show. thanks for the laughs Susie!!!!

[@evilmario6061]

Legendary character and apparently a lovely woman. Hilarious and brilliant that the two are so different

[@campari4467]

I love Susie. She is my favourite character. Loving her when she explodes and screaming profanity 😂😂😂😂

[@imjuslooking7270]

I love Suzie as well. Great character and she clearly puts Jeff and LD in their places. There really are some women out there like this.

[@kirkuleetz]

Susie is one of the best characters in series! Well done Susie!

[@LHChristopher]

I love all the scenes that Susie is in... SHE ROCKS!!!!

[@Hmellon92]

This new season of curb has some of the funniest episodes I’ve seen in the whole series - Suz at her best as always!!! Easily one of the best characters

[@noddy1414]

5:56 to 6:20 - truer words were never spoken, well described by Susie there :) Susie is so awesome on Curb, love the interactions with LD - they usually start off so polite and cordial until the moment her rage-o-meter gets activated and then we all know what happens next lol

[@theresamay5699]

We love you, Susie! Both of you

[@Itsmarieanne]

I love her so much and she’s such a sweetheart

[@josephavallone1072]

Her and Kaitlin Olson are my favorite comedic actresses

[@imnothere220]

Really, that bird?

[@noahnoah5239]

suzy is one of my favorite characters, brilliant.

[@matthewdemars642]

Love the show!

[@E32DJ-Baby]

Susie Essman plays Susie Green spectacular Love to see Susie and LD go at it never gets old.

[@annfernandes9469]

You can what ever you want, all I know is that I need every single one of y’all in my life!!!!

[@HeatherHotcakes]

I love this actress and this character. Unforgettable!

[@ephre]

I love Susie Essman - Suzie Green is the greatest character ever.

[@chelseagirl278]

She is my fave character. She is hilarious!!

[@slightexag]

she is essential to how funny curb has consistently been for decades

[@Mo.Fa.]

1:18 Larry's face is absolutely priceless lol

[@Wesimm23]

Susie is the best character on the show ❤️❤️❤️

[@kaypee1972]

Thanks for 20 years of joy!

[@kaypee1972]

Green Mills yep! And most likely we aged more than the cast did :-)

[@SpicyMarcoBB]

She’s the best!

[@maryjennings228]

I love Susie' s character. Peace🌎💕

[@23v0lv32]

lol her Larry David impression is pretty good ahaha

[@RebeccaSmith77]

My absolute favorite Curb character. 😘

[@foreigncreations1793]

I love her, she’s great

[@notme1048]

Susie's character reminds me of Lucy in Peanuts

[@Isleofskye]

Thank You. Thank You. I was just wondering what to eat in my London Suburban home and you have reminded me that , for the first time, in 25 years , I saw some Peanut Butter on the shelf at Lidl and will have 2 Peanut Butter sandwiches right now with a Cup Of Tea.. Must dash. Toodle Pip !

[@Bochanable]

I simply adore her!!!!

[@royshalev1247]

One of the funniest characters in comedy history

[@vissitorsteve]

My favorite character!

[@MedalionDS9]

Susie going into heat with helpless Larry sitting next to her in the car while driving, nearly passed out from laughing so hard, couldn't breathe

[@TheSanctionextremis]

It's so different to see Susie speaking at a normal volume. I love her character though. She does indeed frighten me and I think I like it?

[@MathisMengele]

I love her!

[@dm0016]

She's hilarious on the show. Seems like a lovely person in real life

[@truthteller4689]

She must be a good actress cos she seems real nice in reality.

[@ericmcgowan1993]

I love her voice and accent 😍

[@bynro7]

I absolutely LOVE this show and I think all of the actors are spot on! But I have to say YOU are my favorite! I LOVE to curse (in the confines of my home where my husband and I live) and it feels so good to use the 'F' word. You have shown me how fun cursing can be!

[@garyhusom6979]

Brilliant show.

[@gmpm]

we love ya Suzy

[@metipersian]

All the characters are funny, love u all! ;)

[@arishmarycanada]

I love Susie Essmen!!! 💋💋💋

[@jasonregan365]

nicely done

[@johnnysecular]

“you think you know what goes on in the complexity of my brain, and who i am” hahahahaha

[@janelevey3435]

She is hysterical!

[@AjayKumar-tb9kf]

I wait for her to come on the screen. She is just amazing. Someone was needed to stand up to Larry.

[@Corndog6633]

Funny is funny, well said 👍🏽

[@phildirt3]

The best character ever

[@duckymcscrooge438]

I love love love Susie.....lol

[@jbw6823]

The Dolls Head episode was the best one. Susie is awesome.

[@MEGADEEZOO]

GENIUS

[@thomasriccardi9040]

She is awesome

[@johnjones3714]

Love Curb

[@kiva_kaze]

I love Susie because she is the Archetype of the Spunky Jewish Wife. 😂