Maya Rudolph

Maya Rudolph is an actress, comedian, and singer known for her work in sketch comedy, television, and film. Rudolph began her career with the Los Angeles comedy troupe The Groundlings before joining the cast of "Saturday Night Live." During her tenure on the show, she became recognized for her wide range of celebrity impressions, including Barbra Streisand, Beyoncé, Condoleezza Rice, Diana Ross, Jennifer Lopez, Maya Angelou, Tyra Banks, and Tina Turner.

After "Saturday Night Live," Rudolph expanded her career in film and television. She appeared in movies such as "Grown Ups," "Bridesmaids," "Grown Ups 2," "Inherent Vice," "Sisters," "Life of the Party," and "Disenchanted." Her performance in "Bridesmaids" earned her an MTV Movie Award for Best Gut-Wrenching Performance. Rudolph has also contributed voice work to animated films including "Shrek the Third," "Big Hero 6," "The Mitchells vs. the Machines," and "Luca."

On television, Rudolph has voiced characters in the animated sitcom "Big Mouth," notably Connie the Hormone Monstress, a role that earned her four Primetime Emmy Awards. Her portrayal of Kamala Harris on "Saturday Night Live" won her the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series. Rudolph also received multiple Emmy nominations for her role as The Judge in the comedy series "The Good Place." She has executive produced and starred in the comedy series "Loot" on Apple TV+.

Rudolph has received industry recognition for her achievements, including multiple Emmy nominations across several shows in a single year. She has been named among the 100 most influential people in the world by Time. In addition to her acting and comedy work, Rudolph launched the production company Banana Split Projects, further establishing her presence in entertainment production. Her career spans decades and includes a diverse portfolio in comedy, television, film, and voice acting.