History of Maya Rudolph in Timeline
Maya Rudolph is a celebrated American actress and comedian, best known for her prominent role as a cast member on Saturday Night Live (SNL) from 2000 to 2007. During her time on SNL, she showcased her comedic talents and became a household name. Concurrently, she expanded her acting career with supporting roles in films such as '50 First Dates', 'A Prairie Home Companion', and 'Idiocracy'. Rudolph's contributions have solidified her status as a versatile performer in both television and film comedy.
1947: Birth of Minnie Riperton
In 1947, Maya Rudolph's mother, Minnie Riperton, was born.
1956: Birth of Teena Marie
In 1956, Maya Rudolph's godmother, R&B singer Teena Marie, was born.
July 27, 1972: Maya Rudolph's birth
On July 27, 1972, Maya Rudolph was born, marking the beginning of her life and eventual career as an actress and comedian.
July 12, 1979: Death of Minnie Riperton
On July 12, 1979, Maya Rudolph's mother, Minnie Riperton, died of breast cancer at the age of 31, just two weeks before Maya's seventh birthday.
1979: Death of Minnie Riperton
In 1979, Maya Rudolph's mother, Minnie Riperton, passed away.
1990: Graduation from Crossroads School
In 1990, Maya Rudolph graduated from Crossroads School in Santa Monica, California.
1995: Backing singer
From 1995 to 1999, prior to joining Saturday Night Live, Maya Rudolph was a backing singer.
1995: Graduation from University of California, Santa Cruz
In 1995, Maya Rudolph graduated from the University of California, Santa Cruz, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in photography.
1997: Small roles in 'Gattaca' and 'As Good as It Gets'
In 1997, Maya Rudolph had small parts in the films 'Gattaca' and 'As Good as It Gets'.
1999: Backing singer
From 1995 to 1999, prior to joining Saturday Night Live, Maya Rudolph was a backing singer.
1999: Joins The Groundlings
In 1999, Maya Rudolph was in the improv troupe the Groundlings, where she met future Saturday Night Live cast member Will Forte.
2000: Joins Saturday Night Live
In 2000, Maya Rudolph became a cast member on Saturday Night Live, a pivotal moment in her career.
2000: Small roles in 'Chuck & Buck' and 'Duets'
In 2000, Maya Rudolph had small parts in the films 'Chuck & Buck' and 'Duets'.
2000: Joins Saturday Night Live as featured player
In 2000, Maya Rudolph joined the cast of Saturday Night Live as a featured player for the final three episodes of the 1999-2000 season.
2001: Relationship with Paul Thomas Anderson
Since 2001, Maya Rudolph has been in a relationship with filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson.
2003: Small role in 'Duplex'
In 2003, Maya Rudolph had a small part in the film 'Duplex'.
2004: Appearance in '50 First Dates'
In 2004, Maya Rudolph appeared in a supporting role in the film '50 First Dates'.
2004: Recorded track with Matt Sharp
In 2004, Maya Rudolph recorded a track with The Rentals frontman Matt Sharp, including a cover of Tegan and Sara's 'Not Tonight'.
2005: Costarred in 'Idiocracy'
In 2005, Maya Rudolph costarred with Luke Wilson in the Mike Judge sci-fi comedy 'Idiocracy'.
September 2006: Limited release of 'Idiocracy'
In September 2006, the film 'Idiocracy', in which Maya Rudolph costarred, was given a limited release after being shelved.
2006: Roles in 'A Prairie Home Companion' and 'Idiocracy'
In 2006, Maya Rudolph had supporting roles in the films 'A Prairie Home Companion' and 'Idiocracy'.
2007: Leaves Saturday Night Live
In 2007, Maya Rudolph concluded her tenure as a cast member on Saturday Night Live.
2010: Appears in 'Grown Ups'
In 2010, Maya Rudolph appeared in the film 'Grown Ups'.
2010: Death of Teena Marie
In 2010, Maya Rudolph's godmother, R&B singer Teena Marie, passed away.
2011: Appeared in Bridesmaids
In 2011, Maya Rudolph appeared in 'Bridesmaids' with her 'Saturday Night Live' colleague Kristen Wiig.
2011: Appears in 'Bridesmaids' and 'Up All Night'
In 2011, Maya Rudolph appeared in the film 'Bridesmaids' and the TV show 'Up All Night'.
2012: Co-starred in NBC sitcom Up All Night
From 2011 to 2012, Maya Rudolph co-starred in the NBC sitcom 'Up All Night', with Christina Applegate and Will Arnett.
2012: Continues role in 'Up All Night'
In 2012, Maya Rudolph continued her role in the NBC sitcom 'Up All Night'.
2013: Appears in 'Grown Ups 2', 'Turbo'
In 2013, Maya Rudolph appeared in 'Grown Ups 2' and voiced a role in 'Turbo'.
2013: Appeared in Grown Ups 2 and voiced Burn in Turbo
In 2013, Maya Rudolph appeared in 'Grown Ups 2', and voiced Burn in the DreamWorks Animation film 'Turbo'.
May 19, 2014: Variety show pilot aired
On May 19, 2014, Maya Rudolph's self-titled variety show television pilot aired on NBC.
2014: Appears in 'Inherent Vice', 'Big Hero 6'
In 2014, Maya Rudolph appeared in 'Inherent Vice' and voiced a role in 'Big Hero 6'.
2015: Appears in 'Sisters'
In 2015, Maya Rudolph appeared in the film 'Sisters'.
May 31, 2016: Maya & Marty series debuted
On May 31, 2016, the NBC variety series 'Maya & Marty', starring Maya Rudolph and Martin Short, debuted.
2016: Co-hosts 'Maya & Marty', appears in 'The Angry Birds Movie'
In 2016, Maya Rudolph co-hosted 'Maya & Marty' and voiced a role in 'The Angry Birds Movie'.
2017: Appears in 'The Emoji Movie'
In 2017, Maya Rudolph appeared in 'The Emoji Movie'.
2017: Roles in Big Mouth and Emoji Movie
In 2017, Maya Rudolph had various voice roles in the Netflix animated series 'Big Mouth' and voiced Smiler in the animated film 'The Emoji Movie'.
2017: Voiced Precious in The Nut Job 2
In 2017, Maya Rudolph voiced Precious in 'The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature'.
2017: Voices Connie in Big Mouth
Since 2017, Maya Rudolph has voiced Connie the Hormone Monstress in the animated sitcom 'Big Mouth', a role that has garnered her four Primetime Emmy Awards.
September 14, 2018: Forever premiered on Amazon Video
On September 14, 2018, Maya Rudolph's series, 'Forever', premiered on Amazon Video.
2018: The Good Place nomination
From 2018 to 2020, Maya Rudolph received three Primetime Emmy Award nominations for playing a judge in the comedy series 'The Good Place'.
2018: Appears in 'Life of the Party'
In 2018, Maya Rudolph appeared in the film 'Life of the Party'.
2018: Appeared in advertisements
In 2018, Maya Rudolph performed in advertisements for Ruby Tuesday and Seventh Generation.
2019: Appeared in The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part
In 2019, Maya Rudolph appeared as the mother in 'The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part'.
2019: The Angry Birds Movie 2
In 2019, Maya Rudolph voiced in 'The Angry Birds Movie 2'.
2020: The Good Place nomination
From 2018 to 2020, Maya Rudolph received three Primetime Emmy Award nominations for playing a judge in the comedy series 'The Good Place'.
2021: Voiced characters in The Mitchells vs. the Machines and Luca
In 2021, Maya Rudolph voiced Linda Mitchell in 'The Mitchells vs. the Machines' and Daniela Paguro in 'Luca'.
July 2022: Starred in Loot on Apple TV+
In July 2022, Maya Rudolph starred in 'Loot', an Apple TV+ series.
2022: Stars in 'Loot' and 'Disenchanted'
In 2022, Maya Rudolph starred in the comedy series 'Loot' and 'Disenchanted'.
January 2023: Spokesperson for M&M's
In January 2023, Maya Rudolph was announced as the spokesperson for M&M's.
October 3, 2023: Separation from Animal Pictures
On October 3, 2023, Maya Rudolph reportedly separated amicably from Animal Pictures to produce independently.
2024: Portrays Kamala Harris on SNL through 2024 election
After Kamala Harris became the presumptive 2024 Democratic presidential candidate, Maya Rudolph agreed to portray Harris on SNL through the 2024 election, postponing pre-production on season 3 of her show 'Loot'.
2024: Named one of Time's 100 most influential people
In 2024, Time magazine recognized Maya Rudolph as one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
