In the commentary of " The Note ", Julia Louis-Dreyfus facetiously suggests it was removed because the perceived lyric related too closely to the low ratings at the time.

More recently Louis-Dreyfus has commented that her casting on SNL was a " Cinderella-getting-to-go-to-the-ball kind of experience ", however, she has also admitted that at times it was often quite tense, stating that she " didn't know how to navigate the waters of show business in general and specifically doing a live sketch-comedy show.

Louis-Dreyfus at the 1994 Emmy Awards

While at Northwestern, Louis-Dreyfus met future husband and Saturday Night Live comedian Brad Hall.

The movie begins with North ( Elijah Wood ) listening to his parents ( Jason Alexander and Julia Louis-Dreyfus ) argue about their problems at the dinner table.

After graduating from Duke University and Duke University School of Law, Louis-Dreyfus worked at the law firm of Dewey Ballantine, New York, before joining Louis Dreyfus in 1965.

In her acceptance speech, Louis-Dreyfus held up her award and exclaimed, " I'm not somebody who really believes in curses, but curse this, baby!

Julia Scarlett Elizabeth Louis-Dreyfus (; born January 13, 1961 ) is an American actress, comedienne and producer, well known for her roles in Seinfeld, The New Adventures of Old Christine, and her current series Veep.

Throughout her career, Louis-Dreyfus has received three Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe Award and five Screen Actors Guild Awards.

In May 2010, Louis-Dreyfus received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her contribution to the broadcast television industry.

Her mother, Judith, was a writer and special needs tutor, and her father, the billionaire Gérard Louis-Dreyfus, chaired Louis Dreyfus Energy Services.

Louis-Dreyfus spent her childhood in several states and countries in connection with her stepfather's work with Project HOPE, including Sri Lanka, Colombia and Tunisia.

As part of her comedic training, Louis-Dreyfus appeared in two of Chicago's best-known improvisational theater groups — the Practical Theater Group, and the renowned Second City.

Following her 1985 departure from SNL, Louis-Dreyfus appeared in several films, including Hannah and Her Sisters which was directed by Woody Allen, and the cult classic National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation in which she starred alongside Chevy Chase.

Following a voice role in the hugely successful Disney Pixar's A Bug's Life, Louis-Dreyfus lent her voice as Snake's girlfriend Gloria in The Simpsons episode " A Hunka Hunka Burns in Love ".

Louis-Dreyfus also received considerable critical acclaim for her performance on the show, with Brian Lowry of Variety stating that Louis-Dreyfus breaks the Seinfeld curse " with one of the best conventional half-hours to come along in a while.

" Louis-Dreyfus additionally earned the 2006 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for her performance in the first season.

After a successful reception from her 2006 episode, Louis-Dreyfus was invited again to host SNL on March 17, 2007.

Louis-Dreyfus received the 2, 407th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on May 4, 2010 for her remarkable contribution to the broadcast television industry as both an actress and a comedian.

Louis-Dreyfus played the sister of a self-involved therapist who gives her therapy online, and her performance earned her strong reviews.

* actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus, born January 13, 1961, co-star, in the role of Elaine Benes, of the hit NBC television sitcom Seinfeld, Emmy winning star of the CBS sitcom The New Adventures of Old Christine.

During this time Boyd was cast in NBC comedy Watching Ellie a vehicle for former Seinfeld star Julia Louis-Dreyfus, as Ben Radfield.

Louis-Dreyfus was born Julia Scarlett Elizabeth Louis-Dreyfus in Manhattan, New York on January 13, 1961.

Louis-Dreyfus subsequently became one of the cast members on NBC's Saturday Night Live from 1982 to 1985, tying with current cast member Abby Elliot as the youngest female cast member in the history of the program.

In the early-1990s Louis-Dreyfus became famous for the role of Elaine Benes on NBC's Seinfeld.

After several years away from a regular TV gig, Louis-Dreyfus began a new single-camera sitcom Watching Ellie which premiered on NBC in February 2002.

Louis-Dreyfus was subsequently one of many actresses considered for the role of Susan Mayer on Desperate Housewives, which would go onto become ABC's mega-hit of the 2004-05 television season.

Instead Louis-Dreyfus scored a recurring guest role as the deceitful prosecutor and love interest of Michael Bluth on the Emmy Award winning comedy Arrested Development from 2004 to 2005.

In fall 2010, Louis-Dreyfus made a guest appearance on the live episode of the Emmy Award winning comedy 30 Rock.

Louis-Dreyfus also starred in a " Women of SNL " special November 1, 2010, on NBC.

For her first season performance on Veep Louis-Dreyfus received numerous awards and nominations, notably a nomination for the Television Critics Association Award.

Louis-Dreyfus has two half-sisters on her father's side, Emma and Phoebe.

Elaine Marie Benes is a fictional character on the American television sitcom Seinfeld ( 1989 – 1998 ), played by Julia Louis-Dreyfus.

* During her interview on Inside The Actor's Studio, Julia Louis-Dreyfus said she believed Jerry and Elaine were soul mates but would never end up together because they were both too " insane and messed up.

Cheryl is tired of Larry not working, so he begins to develop a new television show, initially with guest stars Jason Alexander and Julia Louis-Dreyfus ( George and Elaine on Seinfeld, respectively ) as themselves.

In May 2006, Louis-Dreyfus hosted an episode of Saturday Night Live, becoming the first former female cast member to return to the show in the hosting role.

* social worker Phoebe Émilie Dominique Louis-Dreyfus Eavis, born May 1968.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus ( who worked with Dick Ebersol from 1982 to 1985 ) returned to host in May 2006.

Louis-Dreyfus in 2007

Louis-Dreyfus won the role over several other actresses who would also eventually enjoy their own TV success, including Patricia Heaton, Rosie O ' Donnell and Megan Mullally.

In 2005, it was announced that Louis-Dreyfus had been cast in the title role of a new CBS sitcom The New Adventures of Old Christine.

In November 2010, Louis-Dreyfus was cast in the lead role of U. S. Vice President Selina Meyer in a new HBO comedy pilot entitled Veep.

In addition to her starring role, Louis-Dreyfus also serves as a producer of the series .< small >< ref >" HBO Begins Filming of ' VEEP ' in Maryland <" October 05, 2011, Afro. com </ ref ></ small > In preparation for her role, Louis-Dreyfus spoke with several former vice presidents, including Al Gore.

She appeared on a few mid-1980s television shows such as Growing Pains and the short-lived Fast Times, as well as made-for-TV movies including The Thanksgiving Promise and Infidelity before landing a regular role in the short-lived sitcom Day by Day with Douglas Sheehan, Linda Kelsey and Julia Louis-Dreyfus.

Jennifer Beals, Jennifer Grey, Jamie Lee Curtis, Glenn Close, Ally Sheedy, Diane Keaton, Stockard Channing, Annie Potts, Robin Wright, Nancy Allen, Joan Allen, Rosanna Arquette, Kim Basinger, Ellen Barkin, Patricia Clarkson, Geena Davis, Laura Dern, Linda Fiorentino, Bridget Fonda, Carrie Fisher, Jodie Foster, Melanie Griffith, Linda Hamilton, Daryl Hannah, Helen Hunt, Holly Hunter, Goldie Hawn, Anjelica Huston, Amy Irving, Nicole Kidman, Diane Lane, Christine Lahti, Jessica Lange, Sally Field, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Heather Locklear, Andie MacDowell, Madonna, Virginia Madsen, Demi Moore, Emma Thompson, Uma Thurman, Tatum O ' Neal, Annette O ' Toole, Sarah Jessica Parker, Michelle Pfeiffer, Greta Scacchi, Elisabeth Shue, Mary Steenburgen, Julia Roberts, Mimi Rogers, Isabella Rossellini, Meg Ryan, Meryl Streep, Sissy Spacek, Kathleen Turner, Sigourney Weaver and Debra Winger were all offered but turned down the role of Catherine Tramell.

Melanie Griffith, Michelle Pfeiffer, Jamie Lee Curtis, Rosanna Arquette, Meg Tilly, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Heather Locklear, Meg Ryan, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Jodie Foster, Phoebe Cates, Tatum O ' Neal, Bridget Fonda, Lori Loughlin, Diane Lane and Brooke Shields were all considered for the role of Ariel.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus expressed interest in the role, but ABC executives felt she was not right for the part.