Childhood and Education Journey of Julia Louis-Dreyfus in Timeline
Discover the defining moments in the early life of Julia Louis-Dreyfus. From birth to education, explore key events.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus is an acclaimed American actress and comedian, celebrated as one of television's greatest performers. She gained prominence through roles on Saturday Night Live, Seinfeld as Elaine Benes, The New Adventures of Old Christine as Christine Campbell, and Veep as Selina Meyer. Her extensive list of awards includes numerous Primetime Emmy Awards and Screen Actors Guild Awards, making her one of the most decorated actresses in American television history.
1908: Birth of Pierre Louis-Dreyfus
In 1908, Julia Louis-Dreyfus' paternal grandfather, Pierre Louis-Dreyfus, was born.
1932: Birth of Gérard Louis-Dreyfus
In 1932, Julia Louis-Dreyfus' father, Gérard Louis-Dreyfus, was born.
1946: Birth of Robert Louis-Dreyfus
In 1946, Robert Louis-Dreyfus was born. He was Julia's father's second cousin.
January 13, 1961: Julia Louis-Dreyfus Born in New York City
On January 13, 1961, Julia Scarlett Elizabeth Louis-Dreyfus was born in New York City.
January 13, 1961: Julia Louis-Dreyfus Born
On January 13, 1961, Julia Scarlett Elizabeth Louis-Dreyfus was born. She is an American actress and comedian known for her roles in television.
1962: Parents' Divorce
In 1962, a year after her birth, Julia Louis-Dreyfus' parents divorced.
1979: Graduation from Holton-Arms School
In 1979, Julia Louis-Dreyfus graduated from the Holton-Arms School in Bethesda, Maryland.
1983: Graduation from Northwestern University
In 1983, Julia Louis-Dreyfus graduated from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois.
1985: Departure from SNL
Following her 1985 departure from SNL, Julia Louis-Dreyfus appeared in several films.
1985: Departure from Saturday Night Live
In 1985, Julia Louis-Dreyfus departed from Saturday Night Live.
1987: Marriage to Brad Hall
In 1987, Julia Louis-Dreyfus married Brad Hall, a comedian she met while at Northwestern University.
2000: Support for Al Gore
In 2000, Julia Louis-Dreyfus supported Al Gore's U.S. presidential bid, marking her early involvement in political endorsements.
2007: Honorary Doctorate from Northwestern University
In 2007, Julia Louis-Dreyfus received an honorary doctor of arts degree from Northwestern University.
2008: Support for Barack Obama
In 2008, Julia Louis-Dreyfus supported Barack Obama's bid for the presidency, marking her involvement in political endorsements.
October 2010: Barbara Boxer ad
In October 2010, Julia Louis-Dreyfus starred in a humorous Barbara Boxer ad regarding energy policy, supporting her during the U.S. Senate election in California.
2012: Support for Barack Obama
In 2012, Julia Louis-Dreyfus supported Barack Obama's bid for the presidency for the second time and appeared in a video against the Keystone XL pipeline.
2016: Support for Hillary Clinton
In 2016, Julia Louis-Dreyfus supported Hillary Clinton during the Democratic National Convention in that year's presidential election.
September 28, 2017: Breast Cancer Diagnosis Announcement
On September 28, 2017, Julia Louis-Dreyfus announced she had been diagnosed with breast cancer. She used the announcement to advocate for universal healthcare.
2017: Denouncing Trump's Executive Order
In 2017, during her acceptance speech at the Screen Actors Guild Awards, Julia Louis-Dreyfus denounced President Donald Trump's executive order, referring to it as "un-American."
August 2018: Death of Emma
In August 2018, Emma, one of Julia Louis-Dreyfus' paternal half-sisters, passed away.
October 18, 2018: Cancer-Free Announcement
On October 18, 2018, Julia Louis-Dreyfus announced on Jimmy Kimmel Live! that she was cancer-free, marking a significant victory in her battle with breast cancer.
2020: Emceeing Democratic National Convention
In 2020, Julia Louis-Dreyfus emceed the final night of the Democratic National Convention, where she endorsed Joe Biden for president.
2022: Endorsement of Karen Bass
In 2022, Julia Louis-Dreyfus endorsed Representative Karen Bass in the Los Angeles mayoral election, showcasing her political activism on social media.
