Julia Louis-Dreyfus Rewatches Seinfeld, Veep, Enough Said, Wakanda Forever & More | Vanity Fair

Julia Louis-Dreyfus takes a walk down memory lane as she rewatches scenes from her classic works including 'Seinfeld,' 'Veep,' 'Enough Said,' and 'Wakanda Forever.' Julia dishes on the full background story behind the iconic soup episode, 'Veep' being a "true labor of love," how she came to join the MCU and so much more.
You can see Julia in her newest film, You Hurt My Feelings, in theaters now.
Director: Funmi Sunmonu
Director of Photography: Dominik Czaczyk
Editor: Evan Allan
Talent : Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Producer: Juliet Lopez
Line Producer: Romeeka Powell
Associate Producer: Emebeit Beyene
Production Manager: Andressa Pelachi and Kevin Balash
Production Coordinator: Kariesha Kidd
Talent Booker: Lauren Mendoza
Camera Operator: Josh Andersen
Audio: Gabriel Fragoso
Production Assistant: Jordan Crucchiola and Fernando Barajas
Set Designer: Sage Griffin
Post Production Supervisor: Edward Taylor
Post Production Coordinator: Jovan James
Supervising Editor: Kameron Key
Assistant Editor: Courtney Karwal
00:00 "That was a trophy in and of itself."
00:35 Seinfeld
03:04 Veep
05:33 More Veep
08:17 Enough Said
10:39 You Hurt My Feelings
11:49 Wakanda Forever
13:38 Julia Louis-Dreyfus
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[@LeaveAhNah]

I was a PA on VEEP and was there for the glass smashing scene! We spent like 6 hours of her just walking in to the glass. We filmed it in a fancy hotel in Baltimore and there was a wedding in the lobby on the same day. When she had cuts all over her face later in the day, JLD said "should I go down to the wedding and wish them well?"

[@doublerdub1]

Classic!

[@gogyoo]

So sweet and impressive of her to mention the make-up artist by name

[@kc-lp6wg]

What a golden memory!

[@Trollika_Devi]

Haha

[@jeffcubeta]

She is genuinely moved at the end when talking about how she feels lucky to be acting as a career. Very touching. And humble. She deserves every bit of success she has.

[@oak7741]

The best.

[@Mr-Bogs]

She and James Gandolfini were perfect together in Enough Said. Such a simple, but great movie

[@cethomas324]

Just watched it a few days ago, having missed it. Great movie!

[@Lubbylove89]

One of my favorites. Absolute gem of a film.

[@MarcusAurelius7777]

Depressing tho

[@Lubbylove89]

@@MarcusAurelius7777 You think? I didn't find it to be a depressing movie.

[@patrickc3419]

I remember my wife and I went to go see that in the theater the night before our daughter was born. Great movie.

[@tastyneck]

I could listen to her telling stories about Seinfeld and Veep for hours.

[@roguerage9328]

I just really love her professionalism and character. I’m not fond of many people but she just seems so strong and genuine, I can’t explain it. Obviously a lot of other people see/feel that. And I’ve only seen her acting!! Like omg what would she be like as a bestie?!

[@jameszhuang9402]

The second clip for VEEP had me rolling on the floor and dying of laughters when I first watched it. Honestly one of the best comedy scenes I've seen.

[@thedavidj1996]

I make a point to rewatch it at least annually. It’s truly a masterpiece of insult comedy.

[@angelica8000]

That scene is so iconic, Veep is one of the best comedy shows in the world

[@taylorpetros1480]

I absolutely love julia, she seems so genuine and humble

[@jamesdooling4139]

Especially considering how truly wealthy she is IRL... Google her some time when you're bored. Acting doesn't even factor in. $$$$

[@luciafidalgo296]

Yes, she's great!

[@iximusic]

Maggie Lizer in Arrested Development! The scene where Tobias is "hiding" in her house and she grabs the baseball bat is some primo physical comedy.

[@timy9197]

One of the funniest AD episodes. It also felt very Seinfeld-ish the way she went back and forth on her “blindness”

[@FedeArielS]

I love her soo much. wish they had shown The New Adventures Of All Christine some love too, it's one of the most underrated shows ever

[@rebeccavega2176]

Yes! Love it!

[@vehzee]

VERY underrated. Wanda Sykes is great on there too

[@jenniferdowding3426]

Yessss love it so much

[@lorireynolds3540]

I loved that show, Julia and Wanda were hilarious together.

[@kyleebristow6223]

Yes! I loved everyone in that show - so funny, but also warm. Slightly different for her.

[@carriel3054]

Elaine's "NEEEXT"! walked so that Selina's (do you want six almonds?) "NOOOOOO!!" could run.

[@VetteZ06]

1) I freaking LOVE Julia Louis-Dreyfus. She is so talented and genuine. Can't handle it. 2) I love this suit on her!

[@williamkrovats7665]

What the world did to deserve this eternally hilarious woman I will never know

[@videovoidtv]

We loved Lucy long enough to get another one.

[@olegariocamara9308]

I just can't get enough of Julia Louis-Dreyfus: she is THE MASTER!

[@thedavidj1996]

Veep is truly the benchmark for insult comedy. Every character is so well done. I make a point to rewatch at least annually.

[@saccerzd]

You might enjoy 'The Thick Of It' (same creator) and 'In The Loop' (film version).

[@uosdwiSrdewoH]

I think it speaks volumes about her as a person that her first instinct isn't to talk about herself but how amazing the people she works with are.

[@frankiedankymemes]

I agree! It's rare to see a real 1 (imo!)

[@James.Payne.]

That suit Julia Louis-Dreyfus is wearing is EVERYTHING 💙

[@ThePeanutGiant]

I love her so much. Comedic genius.

[@tmp1111]

I can't say enough about how naturally talented she is

[@carmenl163]

Enough said ;-)

[@sevendegrees]

I love everything this lady does. Every show, every movie, every acceptance speech. Also she is very well spoken. Concise and kind. ❤❤❤❤

[@eminva8464]

I just binge watched Veep and laughed out loud so much! The dialogue is so fast and funny! Love all the characters.

[@herrroy4963]

She seems to be a woman that will always have new roles to play, even when she gets older. I am really glad for her. She is so genuine and down to earth.

[@ForOrAgainstUs]

Ya took one of the most famous Seinfeld episodes, sure, but there are so many better JLD scenes. She has a face and reaction for literally every possible human interaction. She's the best comedic emoter on TV (please post other if there are others!) and I wish we got her reaction to "So he will be bald?" or her saying "Ooooh! The Botticelli's!" or "It's a peach!" huh? "I say it's a peach!"

[@johnb1150]

Spoilt for choice but her manic look in the freeze frame end moment of that ep is hard to beat. It was a rare moment when elaine got the better of someone in the show hence why they probably showed it.

[@abandonablesnowman]

The Christmas card scene may be my favorite in the entire show 😂

[@frankiedankymemes]

STELLLLLLA!

[@Ernie1978]

Julia's so talented, she has done so many phenomenal shows. She deserves all those Emmys! She is lovely and seems like such a fun, personable woman!

[@kotkaconforza]

Enough Said is a real gem.

[@tenpenthouse]

It says so much about her character that she pointed out Ana Gasteyer. She didn't have to and she did. Legend

[@wearetemporary]

I love her so much. Such a smart and relatable person.

[@ethanhwhite1455]

One of the greatest actresses ever. And she can still get it after all these years.🤩

[@S1L3NTG4M3R]

She's so amazing... BIG fan of her. Great to see this.

[@theloserinquestion3146]

she's so sweet i wanna cry

[@barakasalumu657]

What a career she continues to have! A remarkable talent.

[@BeMoreFunny]

I could have watched another hour of this. More Seinfeld, National Lampoon's, SNL... Make a sequel!

[@cgriesemer]

Definitely was hoping to hear about Christmas Vacation...did she ever find out why the floor was all wet?!

[@Askanison29]

I was stoked to see her come into the MCU. I cant wait to see more of her

[@batgurrl]

I adore JLD Elaine was my favorite character on Seinfeld hands down. Veep was one of the funniest shows of all time because I laughed LOUDLY several times an episode. Selina Myer was a horrible human being but I loved her. Enough Said had fabulous chemistry with her and James Gandolfini - RIP

[@DetectiveTrupo203]

Julia Louis-Preyfus

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

@@DetectiveTrupo203 - lol

[@RaulieGonzo97]

Amazing she’s been involved with two of the greatest TV comedies in history

[@jockejocke1]

Three when you include Curb.

[@vehzee]

@@jockejocke1 4 if you include TNAOOC🔥🔥

[@rafael8892]

Everything with Julia just sign me up ❤

[@jackson857]

Love Veep so much. I'm definitely going to do a re-watch very soon.

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

Would love to have her as a dinner party guest. She is so funny, charming and interesting.

[@giftofthepadgii]

One of the greats. Hasn't put in a bad performance in her life.

[@marymayer8304]

I have so much respect for her. A wonderful talent 🥰

[@italoblu]

Unfathomably talented and inventive, down to earth, sailor-mouthed, hilarious, sensitive, stunning billionaire heiress.

[@PhantomifyEponine]

oh i absolutely loved that scene when selina told gary about being the president in veep ahahahahaha i rarely laugh out loud when i'm watching a movie or show, but this scene made me laugh so hard that no sound came out and it made my stomach hurt!! IT WAS THAT SERIOUS

[@Omer_ezra]

Fun listening to her. Love her on Seinfeld they were all amazingg❤❤

[@StunningHistory]

She's wonderful and deserves every bit of success.

[@trey8872]

She is a national treasure!

[@johnfeeley7094]

Her real laugh on the Seinfeld bloopers is the best Jerry! The best!

[@cindyalibaster5409]

i love her so much

[@bryantrujillo7212]

How can she look better than in Seinfeld? Unbelievable, gorgeous.

[@WoefulMinion]

I first saw Louis-Dreyfus on a show called "Day by Day" and immediately thought, "she's brilliant." It's made me happy over the years to watch her success as a performer.

[@insulaarachnid]

I adore her, she's brilliant!

[@simple_naildesigns]

She’s amazing ❤

[@tmackie1694]

Her podcast, “Wiser Than Me”, is very special.

[@Jessica-jl7dx]

She’s perfection

[@nannyalberte]

I love this woman with a passion

[@eliseadayme7306]

Waw! Julia Louis-Dreyfus' use of the English language is superb.

[@cactaceous]

She is the best comedic actress in television history but she will always first and foremost be Elaine Marie Benes.

[@jillianclark4076]

You always hear people talk about their favorite female character of television viewing through many ages. 100% Elaine is mine, and I've watched 69ish years of television. Shut Up!!!

[@Bayu-cz9qm]

i love Veep so much!!!!

[@Ladyhawkeye]

I've loved her all my life!

[@abandonablesnowman]

Ugh such legend 😭

[@windowgirl7300]

Julia is SOOOO. BEAUTIFUL!!!!

[@sidd_not_vicious2609]

love love love her

[@gardenlover9663]

She's amazing.

[@TheHergeea]

Such a wonderful comedienne. Holy cow! She got a fabulous face lift.

[@timy9197]

Julia is a legend. She’s hilarious.

[@user-er9tv1re5n]

the GLARING omission of A Bug's Life

[@jennynayoungkim1544]

she's a queen

[@willvanrooy6878]

12:56 That is the coolest Martin has ever looked in a movie 😂 Love his deadpan and straight faces.

[@03Artemis]

She's one of my favorite comediennes of all time

[@patrickteate7689]

I love how every scene she reviews is mostly about others instead of herself.

[@johnb1150]

Couldn't be happier for her that she got her break and that she had more success after seinfeld which didnt come easy either, it wasnt immediate. Would've been nice to see her reflect on her snl time too after all that was her first mini break before seinfeld.

[@AubreyMoore-yo5fq]

I love herrrrrrrrrrrr

[@user-jl8yn7og7b]

Enough Said is such a brilliant film.

[@fredericoangels7959]

Essa mulher é simplesmente fantástica. Um gênio do humor, de verdade!

[@nathancouture598]

My Dad got me into Seinfeld and I’m in love with her character

[@neweyes2947]

I love watching her in anything!

[@Isleofskye]

I have never seen that.When did it Air as they never showed that in England.

[@monkscafe2824]

La uno,por siempre ❤

[@djm122270]

Julia is like the ultimate "Fine Wine"! (That suit, though...)

[@wolftotem539]

She always looks effortlessly stunning. Great style and a real personality.

[@NasByTheWay24]

I have such a crush on her😭

[@fallenkafiel]

My hugest crush during the 90s

[@Thabile_TTO]

Love this lady so much😅❤

[@jessicamercer9487]

When she does the Elaine cheek click at 1:20!!

[@tureba]

Julia is lovely. I'll never not watch something with her in it. Also, it's great to have the actor react to scenes like these, but how about surprising them with the bloopers of a scene once? The way she describes the multiple takes or how they couldn't stop laughing, makes me think she might have a lot of fun explaining some bloopers as well.

[@ElvarMasson]

So, you'll always watch something with her in it. That's nice

[@Isleofskye]

"never not?", presumably,means you will...

[@carolfinn4027]

So interesting!!!

[@macweilman535]

She was one of the brief but best parts of Wakanda forever and can already tell she’s going to be the best parts of Thunderbolts

[@juliadandry-richards3355]

My favorite episodes were Jerry and Elaine as a couple followed by The Merv Griffin Show. The close talker, Ponies etc... I continue to watch the reruns. Julia Richards

[@ckjbush]

What an icon

[@darshin95]

Enough Said is a hidden gem

[@Dartanyoogles]

I've had a crush on Julia ever since I saw her on Seinfeld. Needless to say, I'm 38, and still have a crush on her! She is still incredibly beautiful at 62!!

[@kinkinmyslinky967]

She had the best hair on tv during Seinfeld. Veep has a raunchy and hilarious show.

[@juktmicronics666]

She's simply brilliant! (side note what's with the bad lighting?)

[@giandani8064]

13:00 YESSS CANT WAIT FOR THUNDERBOLTS WITH HER !!!

[@dominic6283]

I remember she was on a show before Seinfeld. I forget the name but she was a neighbor of a family with little kids.

[@aylanasilva9269]

I love her

[@schoe286]

She …is …the….BEST!!

[@wrekabyte]

I'd pay the money for a front row seat at a JLD auditorium interview if she ever came to Australia. The best.

[@natanaelmiranda3024]

Vc é espetacular, mulher que atravessou gerações e continua sempre linda, ótima atriz!

[@Doknot-tb9ey]

She looks great at the age of 62. She also looks professional and classy in the outfit she is wearing during the interview.

[@rgoudie]

For me, there is: Lucille Ball, Carol Burnett and Julia Louis-Dreyfus.

[@trixiejoyce1516]

Lucille Ball, Carol Burnett, Catherine O’Hara, Julia Louis-Dreyfus

[@wolftotem539]

Cloris Leachman? And the timeless Wendie Malick?

[@Anthony-dj4nd]

She's an icon😊

[@DavidMichaelCommer]

She's the only person I can think of who grew up with her type of wealth and seems to be an entirely decent, down-to-Earth human being who has genuine empathy for others and a motivation to be productive that isn't limited to generating the greatest possible assets for herself with the least possible effort.

[@paigegardner6559]

I am CACKLING at that first Veep scene. I've said it before and I'll say it forever: Veep is the greatest comedy of all time.

[@lorrainem.swartzentruber3077]

The Veep bathroom scene is hysterical. I love Tony Hale.