Maya Rudolph
Emmys: Jon Hamm, Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph Nominated for Multiple Acting Awards
Jon Hamm, Kristen Wiig and Maya Rudolph had multiple reasons to celebrate when the 2024 Emmys nominations were announced Wednesday. The three stars, who all appeared in the 2011 film Bridesmaids, were among the performers to land acting nominations for more than one project this year. Hamm was nominated for best actor in a limited […]
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‘Loot,’ Starring Maya Rudolph, Renewed for Third Season at Apple TV+
Apple TV+ is ready to hand out some more Loot. The streamer has ordered a third season of the comedy series starring and executive produced by Maya Rudolph. The renewal comes seven weeks after Loot completed its second season. “We are thrilled to come back for a third season! We’re extremely fortunate to spend more […]
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‘IF’: See Who Voices the Imaginary Friends in John Krasinski’s Film
John Krasinski recruited an A-list cast to voice the imaginary friends in his new family-friendly fantasy film, IF. Director and co-writer Krasinski stars as the father of 12-year-old Bea (Cailey Fleming), who gains the ability to see imaginary friends (referred to as “IFs”) who have been left behind by those who’ve grown up. With the […]
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Watch The Hollywood Reporter’s Full, Uncensored Comedy Actress Roundtable
In 2005, Hamilton and Girls5Eva star Renee Elise Goldsberry went back home to Chicago to visit her dad. She accompanied him to church, where the reverend made a to-do of her presence. “We have a guest,” he announced to the congregation, and then proceeded to tick off her professional accomplishments, which, at that point, included […]
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“When I Stopped Giving a F***”: Quinta Brunson, Kristen Wiig and the THR Comedy Actress Roundtable
Michelle Buteau, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Ego Nwodim and Maya Rudolph also join a raucous and revealing conversation about ignoring industry expectations, the pressure to mine their personal lives and tap-dancing for the patriarchy: “My knees are tired, but fish oil helps."
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‘Saturday Night Live’ Crowns Maya Rudolph as “Mother” in Mother’s Day-Centric Opening
It was all about mothers at the top of this week’s pre-Mother’s Day Saturday Night Live. The variety show dispensed with its typical topical cold open for one that featured SNL castmembers sharing moments with their moms. Kenan Thompson kicked off the show, appearing on the Studio 8H stage with his mom because, he said, […]
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Maya Rudolph Emerges From Studio 8H Closet After 17 Years of Hiding in ‘SNL’ Promo
Maya Rudolph’s Saturday Night Live hosting gig appears to be a long time in the making. In this week’s promo for the actress’ upcoming episode, the SNL alum emerges from a Studio 8H closet after 17 years in hiding. SNL castmembers Andrew Dismukes and Chloe Troast find Rudolph in her hiding place, where she sits […]
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Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Nat Faxon and Ron Funches Talk ‘Loot’ Romances, Bromances and Who’s a Real-Life Swiftie
[This story contains mild spoilers from season two, episode six of Loot.] Maya Rudolph’s Loot is as much about a woman coming into her own identity post-divorce as it is an office comedy, thanks to the characters at Molly Novak’s (Rudolph) charitable organization, The Wells Foundation. When Molly, the ex-wife of tech giant John Novak […]
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Maya Rudolph Unpacks Her Single Woman Journey in ‘Loot’ Season 2
[This story contains spoilers from season two, episode three of Loot, “Vengeance Falls.”] In the final minutes of the season one finale of Loot, the show’s protagonist, Molly Novak (played by Maya Rudolph), wakes up with a multi-layered hangover after a night of drinking one too many and welcoming her ex-husband, John Novak (Adam Scott), […]
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‘Loot’ Creators Spill on Guest Stars and Downsizing (Sorta) in Season 2 of Maya Rudolph Comedy
[This story contains spoilers from the Loot season two premiere, “Space for Everyone.”] While most everyday people struggle to get enough money, Maya Rudolph wrestles with giving all of hers away when she returns as Molly Novak in the season two premiere of Loot, now streaming on AppleTV+. In the season one finale of the […]
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Jimmy Fallon and Maya Rudolph Reminisce on Will Ferrell’s Various ‘SNL’ Behind-the-Scenes Alter Egos
Maya Rudolph reunited with her former Saturday Night Live castmate Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show Tuesday night, where they reminisced over co-star Will Ferrell’s behind-the-scenes antics at Studio 8H. Fallon asked Rudolph if she remembered a character that the Anchorman star created on set. “Are you talking about Chip Kudrow or Ron?” interrupted Rudolph. […]
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Maya Rudolph “Really Honored” To Be Involved with Children’s Hospital L.A. Fundraising Campaign
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles launched its annual Make March Matter campaign at the beginning of March, joining forces with entertainment A-listers to raise money for the L.A. hospital. The campaign has historically had plenty of star power to help fundraise for the hospital – Oscar-winner Jamie Lee Curtis kicked off last year’s campaign – and […]
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