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A new biography reveals that Larry David and O.J. Simpson were both at the Riviera Country Club on June 12, 1994, the day Nicole Brown Simpson was killed. David's friend Alan Zweibel also saw Simpson at a school event that same day.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus revealed on the 'Friends Keep Secrets' podcast that the production of 'Seinfeld' involved significant interpersonal friction and creative arguments. Despite these conflicts, she emphasized that the cast and creators collaborated effectively to achieve the show's unique style. Louis-Dreyfus also noted that she initially feared NBC would not pick up the series due to its unconventional nature.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus revealed on the 'Friends Keep Secrets' podcast that the 'Seinfeld' set experienced significant tension and frequent arguments. She explained that the creative friction was necessary for the show's success, noting that the cast and writers often had differing visions. Additionally, she disclosed that she maintained a nursery adjacent to her dressing room while raising her sons during the show's 1989–1998 run.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus revealed on the 'Friends Keep Secrets' podcast that the 'Seinfeld' set experienced significant friction, with cast and creators often 'butting heads' over creative differences. She also disclosed that she brought her children to set, using a nursery next to her dressing room, and described the challenge of balancing motherhood with the show's intense schedule. Despite the tension, she emphasized the freedom and camaraderie of the collaborative process, noting that the cast and writers worked hard to achieve a shared vision for the iconic sitcom.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus revealed on the 'Friends Keep Secrets' podcast that the 'Seinfeld' set experienced significant tension and arguments, though she ultimately described the experience as a fun, collaborative experiment.
Michael Nicosia, a 31-year-old former Goldman Sachs employee, has become a viral sensation on Long Island after moving back in with his parents in Hicksville following a series of personal and professional setbacks. His return home, which he compares to the character George Costanza from 'Seinfeld,' coincided with a surge in dating interest after a social media page featured him. Despite being unemployed and living with his family, Nicosia reports receiving hundreds of messages from women, leading to multiple dates and job interviews.
Patrick Warburton recalls kissing Carol Burnett in a skit at age 27 and says it felt like kissing his mom, then shares memories with Betty White, Eartha Kitt and Bea Arthur. The interview also notes his fame as Seinfeld’s David Puddy, his long-running voice role as Joe Swanson on Family Guy, and hints at his parents’ strict Catholic faith and their objections to his work.
Jason Alexander apologized for a 2012 sketch in which his character groped Courtney Stodden while she was a minor, and TMZ reports he donated about $15,000 to Unchained At Last to support the anti-child-marriage cause; Alexander’s rep confirmed the donation but wouldn’t comment on the amount. Stodden, who has since become an advocate for banning marriage under 18, welcomed accountability and highlighted ongoing efforts like California AB 1267.
Jason Alexander apologized for a 2012 Funny or Die sketch in which he rubbed a phone on a 17-year-old Courtney Stodden’s chest, calling the act inappropriate. Stodden welcomed the apology and has long advocated against child marriage; the piece notes her marriage to Doug Hutchison at 16 and their subsequent divorce. Alexander’s regret follows Stodden’s public comments and calls to support ending child marriage, including potential action with Unchained At Last and AB 1267.
Jerry Seinfeld says Larry David and Bill Maher haven’t buried their hatchet after Maher dined with Trump at the White House and David’s satirical essay My Dinner with Adolf; Maher pushed back on the Hitler-card critique, while Seinfeld—a longtime friend of both—notes the feud isn’t close to being resolved and their friendship doesn’t particularly affect him.
Reality star Courtney Stodden posted a screengrab alleging that Seinfeld actor Jason Alexander repeatedly rubbed his phone across her breasts during a 2012 Funny or Die sketch, claiming she was 17 at the time; Alexander has denied wrongdoing, while Stodden frames the moment within her broader advocacy against underage marriage (AB1267 in California) and her past experiences with her ex-husband. The Daily Beast says it reached out for comment.
At Cannes, Julia Louis-Dreyfus participates in The Hollywood Reporter’s Awards Chatter for a career-spanning chat—from Northwestern and SNL to Seinfeld, The New Adventures of Old Christine and Veep, with a nod to her MCU work. She discusses producing and voice-acting in the adult-animated film Tangles, which tackles Alzheimer’s in her family and was created with Seth Rogen; the conversation also covers end of Seinfeld, balancing motherhood and work, and the drive to stay relevant in Hollywood.
David Alan Grier told NBC’s Today that he passed on Ace Ventura because of a bad script, while Jim Carrey’s reinvention helped it become a hit; he also auditioned for Seinfeld’s George Costanza and initially thought it wouldn’t work, but the show thrived—his takeaway: “the bag was fumbled.”
Keith Hernandez says he still earns roughly $5,000 annually from Seinfeld residuals for his two-episode guest stint in 'The Boyfriend,' decades after the show aired; he jokes about it being a gift that keeps giving, and notes his ongoing Mets broadcasting role plus a three-year extension with SNY through 2029.
Keith Hernandez reveals on the SI Media Podcast that he still earns about $5,000 per year in Seinfeld residuals from his 1992 guest stint as himself (and a brief 1998 finale cameo), a 'gift that keeps giving' that helps explain his ongoing hesitance about returning to the Mets' SNY booth.