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16 Jul, 2009

Emmy nomination

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Louis-Dreyfus is nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy at the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards for portraying Christine Campbell on The New Adventures of Old Christine.

She is such a buffoon. People kind of dig her, and it makes them feel better about themselves. When you compare her to someone like Elaine, she is better-intentioned, which makes her idiocy tragic in a funny a way — which adds to the appeal.

Primetime Emmy Nominations

4 May, 2010

Hollywood Walk of Fame

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Louis-Dreyfus is presented with her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her work in the category of Television. Her name is misspelled on the star, reading “Luis Dreyfus”. Friends Andy Ackerman, Larry David, and Jason Alexander attend the affair in support of Louis-Dreyfus.

The misspelling was so perfectly apt, a great metaphor for show business. Right when you think you’ve made it, you get knocked down. It’s an ideal metaphor for how this business works.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus Hollywood Walk of Fame star Ceremony

8 Jul, 2010

Emmy nomination

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Louis-Dreyfus is nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy at the 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards for portraying Christine Campbell on The New Adventures of Old Christine.

I was relieved to see that the Academy spelled my name right and as I am now a free agent, LeBron and I will be announcing our plans later this evening.

Primetime Emmy Nominations 2010

19 Jul, 2012

Emmy nomination

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Louis-Dreyfus is nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy for the 64th Emmy Awards for portraying Vice President Selina Meyer on Veep.

I’m so happy! Especially for the show getting a nomination too. I must admit though, I was dead asleep when they were announced. I don’t wake up for these things; I feel like that jinxes it. Today I’m going to celebrate by getting my teeth cleaned. Oh yes, I’m splurging!

The 64th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards 2012 Nominees

23 Sep, 2012

Wins Emmy

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Louis-Dreyfus wins the Emmy Award for Lead Actress in a Comedy at the 64th Annual Emmy Awards for portraying Selina Meyer in Veep. In a pre-arranged bit, she and co-nominee Amy Poehler embraced in the audience, leading to a “mix-up” in speech notes.

Lastly, isn’t it a shame that Amy Poehler didn’t win? What?

64th emmy awards julia louis dreyfus

18 Jul, 2013

Emmy nomination

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Louis-Dreyfus is nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy at the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards for portraying Vice President Selina Meyer on Veep.

It’s taken me decades, but I have finally avenged Lucille Ball. I am euphoric.

2013 Emmy Award nominees announced

22 Sep, 2013

Wins Emmy

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Louis-Dreyfus wins the Emmy Award for Lead Actress in a Comedy at the 65th Annual Emmy Awards for portraying Selina Meyer in Veep. She speaks on having her co-star, Tony Hale, join her at the podium:

It was like a lightning bolt, it just struck me. I called Tony this afternoon and he was game, all I had to do was win.

Primetime Emmy Awards 2013 - Julia Louis Dreyfus Acceptance Speech

9 Apr, 2014

Rolling Stones cover

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1397048797_julia-louis-dreyfus-rolling-stone-467Louis-Dreyfus appears on the cover of the second April 2014 issue of Rolling Stones. She talks about how she has survived in Hollywood by acknowledging sexism.

There is sexism – I’m not denying its existence, but I’m saying that I will deny its effort against me. I just pay it no nevermind and say, ‘Get out of my way.’

10 Jul, 2014

Emmy nomination

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Louis-Dreyfus is nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy at the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards for portraying Vice President Selina Meyer on Veep.

This is an embarrassment of riches, and boy, am I happy to be embarrassed.

2014 Emmy Nominations Announced

19 Aug, 2014

Barely Legal Pawn spoof

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Dreyfuss plays herself in this comdedy spoof of  a TV pawn shows. After buying a private island she decided to pawn her 1996 Emmy for Seinfeld. Cranston and Paul play the pawnstore employees, and the skit references their show Breaking Bad.

You know what they say: Comedy is easy, drama is hard.

Barely Legal Pawn, feat. Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul and Julia Louis-Dreyfus

25 Aug, 2014

Wins Emmy

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Louis-Dreyfus wins the Emmy Award for Lead Actress in a Comedy at the 66th Annual Emmy Awards for portraying Selina Meyer in Veep.

The part of playing an unhappy vice president was a slam dunk as far as I was concerned. I love the idea of being powerful and powerless at the same time. It mirrors Hollywood in lots of ways and it’s lots of fun to play. It’s a phenomenal role.

31 Mar, 2015

New Beauty cover

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Dreyfus appears on the cover of spring/summer 2014 issue of New Beauty. She talks her fitness regime and growing old in public eye.

You’ve seen me age. I’ve been in showbiz for so long. From the first time people saw me on Saturday Night Live until now…it’s no secret that I’ve gotten older…I’ve gotten older in front of you and that is odd – it is still so strange to me that everyone has seen me age on a public stage. It’s totally changing and difficult.