Maya Rudolph is a comedy legend, and a 2024 TIME100 honoree. The multitalented actor, acclaimed for her iconic tenure on Saturday Night Live and unforgettable performances in “Bridesmaids,” “Big Mouth,” and more, joins host Charlotte Alter this week to dive deep into her creative process and personal journey. Maya takes us behind the scenes of growing up in a musical family and highlights the parallels between careers in music and comedy. In discussing her hit Apple TV series “Loot,” Maya shares her thoughts on what it would be like to live the life of a billionaire, the perks of working alongside world-renowned chef David Chang, and what drew her to the series in the first place. Rudolph opens up about balancing motherhood with the demands of a live weekly show, how she mastered the art of her world-class impressions, and what made the cohort of female comedians she worked with on SNL so incredibly special. Tune in for a conversation filled with laughter, revelations, and a glimpse into the life of one of comedy’s finest.
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