'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.

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@terrylodge4846]

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

[@Veroweithofer]

DECAPITATED!

[@YesImJoeKing]

Get the f****** head!

[@rodchamp7510]

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

[@Veroweithofer]

Best ever!

[@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.

[@Knight14649]

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

[@chris2423]

We need a Susie wardrobe montage

[@ed-edd-n-eddy]

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

[@paulcook1494]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@moosesnWoop]

Her accent adds to her character

[@Chrisbajs]

I think she's a jew from the Bronx.

[@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

[@bySterling]

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

[@eedobee]

TheWebStylist please don’t swear

[@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 😄

[@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.

[@RJ-dw4jw]

Susie and Leon are my favourite characters on this show

[@negroniusnegronius8254]

yep, hands down.

[@feleciaclemons5074]

💯

[@chellymurphy]

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

[@danthemeatman9883]

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

[@Blackwolf-l2z]

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

[@5555boneman]

I love this woman - great character on curb!

[@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 ❤️

[@ghettosapien1392]

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

[@karalozdan4414]

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

[@wannaberocker331]

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

[@campari4467]

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

[@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.

[@stevensiferd7104]

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

[@elgatolounge3345]

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

[@carmennoemiguzman9873]

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

[@mosatsoni4324]

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

[@jojomakes]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@felix121984]

She is a wisecrack with a beautiful heart !

[@BostonMarcus]

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

[@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.

[@E32DJ-Baby]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@HeatherHotcakes]

I love this actress and this character. Unforgettable!

[@Dari899]

Like a good wine that gets better with the years.

[@evilmario6061]

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

[@godbluffvdgg]

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

[@AjayKumar-tb9kf]

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

[@ephre]

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

[@kynandesouza]

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

[@annfernandes9469]

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

[@RebeccaSmith77]

My absolute favorite Curb character. 😘

[@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

[@josephavallone1072]

Her and Kaitlin Olson are my favorite comedic actresses

[@imnothere220]

Really, that bird?

[@Itsmarieanne]

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

[@samaneate2385]

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

[@slightexag]

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

[@Wesimm23]

Susie is the best character on the show ❤️❤️❤️

[@kirkuleetz]

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

[@theresamay5699]

We love you, Susie! Both of you

[@royshalev1247]

One of the funniest characters in comedy history

[@LHChristopher]

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

[@kiva_kaze]

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

[@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?

[@23v0lv32]

lol her Larry David impression is pretty good ahaha

[@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 !

[@bigboobies2647]

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

[@Veroweithofer]

That ranks straight after “decapitaated”!

[@bigboobies2647]

@@Veroweithofer LOL

[@jcnlaw]

Seasoned divorce lawyer here. I can’t tell you how many divorce cases I have seen where the wife is just like Susie Green in Curb. Priceless!

[@maxuli21]

That's why I prefer being the guy having the affair with a wife like this, not marrying her.

[@johnnysecular]

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

[@simonsbuddy]

I like the handcuff earrings.Yeah, I know they're not meant to be handcuffs. On the other hand, what a priceless line: “the kid is home…hysterical…because her doll-Judy-has been de cap i tat ed…because you two sickos…took the head, for God knows what reason…GET ME THE HEAD!!!!”

[@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

[@Mo.Fa.]

1:18 Larry's face is absolutely priceless lol

[@kaypee1972]

Thanks for 20 years of joy!

[@kaypee1972]

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

[@maryjennings228]

I love Susie' s character. Peace🌎💕

[@noahnoah5239]

suzy is one of my favorite characters, brilliant.

[@chelseagirl278]

She is my fave character. She is hilarious!!

[@truthteller4689]

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

[@dm0016]

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

[@sreenathc]

If there is one person LD would be scared off....it’s Susie first and Wanda Sykes next.....the interactions between LD and Susie or Wanda in Curb were super brilliant 😅

[@donaldjtrumpisobamasdaddy5536]

Pretty...pretty...pretty good.

[@531ff]

Donald J Trump Is Obama’s Daddy the thumbs up is for your KZbin handle .

[@burnsport1]

"Politically incorrect - which everybody wants to be but is afraid to be" - great quote

[@Isleofskye]

Na verdade é meu amigo. Você está perto do Algarve ..

[@ericday4505]

The thing is, she is right, LD says those things that people think of but don't want to say, but I can't seem to remember them until Larry has a show about them.

[@MustangMike012]

All is forgotten Lar!!!

[@rootpotato]

Just one word . . . Dominatrix!

[@foreigncreations1793]

I love her, she’s great

[@fyootb9482]

I want to see Leon bring the ruckus to Susie.

[@SpicyMarcoBB]

She’s the best!

[@Trissa1865]

My favorite episode is the portrait of herself that Larry gave her. The scene where Jeff says "it keeps staring at me" 🤣🤣🤣🤣😫

[@lobaggins3328]

She’s the call out queen

[@Bochanable]

I simply adore her!!!!

[@frankieaddams3937]

"Funny is funny." And "Curb Your Enthusiasm" is in a class of "funny" all by itself.

[@arishmarycanada]

I love Susie Essmen!!! 💋💋💋

[@KimD992]

She is truly the best! The Doll and the Corpse Sniffing Dog!!

[@TheGamersGrotto]

Susie is a goddess!! I feel she is one of the main reasons for Curb's success!! :3

[@ralphthompson355]

She needed an award for this role!😂

[@joeharris3878]

She has a distinctive voice. I saw a clip of crocodile dundee a couple of years ago and that voice offscreen......couldn't be anyone else.

[@ericmcgowan1993]

I love her voice and accent 😍

[@vissitorsteve]

My favorite character!