Julia Louis-Dreyfus is one of television's greatest comedic talents, with iconic roles across decades of hit shows. Which role is her best?
1Elaine BenesSeinfeld's sharp, assertive, and hilarious Elaine Benes, played across all nine seasons (1990–1998) of one of television's greatest comedies.
2Selina MeyerThe ruthlessly ambitious and politically disastrous Vice President (and later President) at the center of HBO's Veep (2012–2019).
3Christine CampbellThe lovably neurotic single mom navigating suburban life in CBS's The New Adventures of Old Christine (2006–2010), earning JLD an Emmy.
4Maggie LizerThe compulsive-liar lawyer and recurring fan favorite from Arrested Development (2003–2019), showcasing Julia's gift for absurdist comedy.
5Herself (Curb Your Enthusiasm)A self-deprecating, scene-stealing version of herself in Larry David's Curb Your Enthusiasm, appearing across multiple seasons.
6Nora CaldwellHer own short-lived sitcom Watching Ellie (2002–2003), a real-time comedy experiment that showcased her comic range outside ensemble work.
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Elaine Benes was written to be exactly as selfish as the three men around her, and then Selina Meyer eclipsed her. No Friends lead has a second act like it: https://youpick.best/articles/friends-vs-seinfeld-ranked
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