Julia Louis-Dreyfus Through the Years: Photos From Her Young ‘Seinfeld’ Days to Now

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January 13, 2024 9:00AM EST
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Julie Louis-Dreyfus 63! Celebrate her birthday with her best photos, here.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus, born January 13, 1961, is an American actress whose work has been celebrated and honored for decades. Julia got her start when she was in her early 20s working as a cast member on Saturday Night Live. After leaving the show in the mid-’80s, Julia earned one of her most well-known roles as Elaine Benes on Seinfeld, for which she won an Emmy Award.

From there, Julia continued to act on the small screen, appearing in shoes like The New Adventures of Old Christine, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Arrested Development and more. In 2012, she earned the role of Selina Meyer on the HBO comedy Veep, for which she won a number of Emmy Awards.

To see more photos of the celebrated star, check out the rest of the images in this gallery!

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus on ‘Saturday Night Live’

Julia Louis-Dreyfus on ‘Saturday Night Live’
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Newest cast member of Saturday Night Live, Julia Louis-Drefus is shown at a breakfast at the Plaza Hotel on September 12, 1982. She was just 21 years old at the time!

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus Poses for a Photo

Julia Louis-Dreyfus Poses for a Photo
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Julia Louis-Dreyfus poses for a photo for Seinfeld. She looked great!

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus at the Screen Actors Guild Awards

Julia Louis-Dreyfus at the Screen Actors Guild Awards
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Actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus holds the Screen Actors Guild Award she won for Best Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in Seinfeld during the SAG Awards on March 8, 1998, in Los Angeles. She looked so happy!

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus Poses for the Camera

Julia Louis-Dreyfus Poses for the Camera
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Actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus takes a break from the filming of her comedy series Watching Ellie on a set in Culver City on March 7, 2003. She beamed at the camera. 

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus at an Event for ‘Seinfeld’

Julia Louis-Dreyfus at an Event for ‘Seinfeld’
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Jerry Seinfeld, left, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Michael Richards arrive to celebrate the release of the first three seasons of Seinfeld on DVD on November 17, 2004, in New York. The three co-stars posed for photos.

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus Wins a 2006 Emmy

Julia Louis-Dreyfus Wins a 2006 Emmy
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Julia Louis-Dreyfus in the press room at the 58th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards on August 27, 2006. She held her Emmy proudly.

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus at the 2007 Met Gala

Julia Louis-Dreyfus at the 2007 Met Gala
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Julia Louis-Dreyfus at the Costume Institute Gala in May 2007. She posed for photos in her beautiful pink dress.

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus at the 2008 Emmy Awards

Julia Louis-Dreyfus at the 2008 Emmy Awards
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Julia Louis-Dreyfus walks on stage to make an award presentation at the 60th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on September 21, 2008. She looked great in her orange gown.

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus Receives Her Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Julia Louis-Dreyfus Receives Her Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
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Actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus poses for photographers during the dedication ceremony for her new Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles on May 4, 2010. She looked thrilled with the honor. 

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus at the 2012 Primetime Emmy Awards

Julia Louis-Dreyfus at the 2012 Primetime Emmy Awards
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Julia Louis-Dreyfus arrives at the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences 64th Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on September 15, 2012 in Los Angeles. She dazzled in her maroon dress.

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus at the BAFTA Los Angeles Britannia Awards

Julia Louis-Dreyfus at the BAFTA Los Angeles Britannia Awards
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Julia Louis-Dreyfus arrives at the BAFTA Los Angeles Britannia Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on October 30, 2014, in Beverly Hills. She wore a gorgeous black dress and posed for photos on the red carpet.

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus at AOL’s BUILD Speaker Series

Julia Louis-Dreyfus at AOL’s BUILD Speaker Series
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Julia Louis-Dreyfus participates in AOL’s BUILD Speaker Series to discuss the show Veep at AOL Studios on April 20, 2016, in New York. She posed for a few photos, as well.

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus at the 2019 Primetime Emmy Awards

Julia Louis-Dreyfus at the 2019 Primetime Emmy Awards
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Julia Louis-Dreyfus arrives at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards on September 22, 2019, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. She lit up the carpet with this bold, gold gown!

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus at the 2019 InStyle Awards

Julia Louis-Dreyfus at the 2019 InStyle Awards
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Julia Louis-Dreyfus shimmered in silver Brandon Maxwell during the 5th Annual InStyle Awards at LA’s Getty Museum on Oct. 21, 2019. She wore matching pumps and had retro makeup.

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus at the 2020 Academy Awards

Julia Louis-Dreyfus at the 2020 Academy Awards
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Julia Louis-Dreyfus looked like pure elegance at the 92nd Annual Academy Awards on Feb. 9, 2020. She had her hair in side-swept waves and she wore a slinky navy dress with stunning diamonds.

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus at the Premiere of ‘Downhill’

Julia Louis-Dreyfus at the Premiere of ‘Downhill’
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Julia Louis-Dreyfus slipped into a sheer black number for the premiere of Downhill on Feb. 12, 2020. Her dress hugged her figure perfectly and her hair was style full and smooth.

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus at the Premiere of ‘Onward’

Julia Louis-Dreyfus at the Premiere of ‘Onward’
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Julia Louis-Dreyfus looked darling in black Emilia Wickstead during the LA premiere of Disney’s Onward on Feb. 18, 2020. The shiny black dress had a chunky belt and was paired with a silver box clutch and peep-toe heels.

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus in 2022

Julia Louis-Dreyfus in 2022
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Julia Louis-Dreyfus suited up for a Night of Comedy benefit honoring her at LA’s Neuehouse on Jun. 7, 2022. Her navy look was so chic with pointy black pumps and a mini briefcase.

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Julie Louis-Dreyfus & Son at the White House

Julie Louis-Dreyfus & Son at the White House
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Julia Louis-Dreyfus and son Charles Hall were dressed to the nines while attending a White House State Dinner in honor of French President Emmanuel Macron and wife Brigitte Macron on Dec. 1, 2022. The Seinfeld beauty donned a caped black velvet gown with gold earrings to the event, which was hosted by US President Joe Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden. Other famous attendees included Chrissy Teigen, John Legend, and Jennifer Garner.

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