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United States Maya Rudolph has built a prolific career as an actress and comedian, evolving from a beloved Saturday Night Live cast member to a versatile film and television star, known for her impressions and comedic timing.
Maya Rudolph was announced as the new spokesperson for M&M's, stepping in temporarily for the brand's 'Spokescandies' and taking on the role of 'Chief of Fun.' She featured in commercials and expressed her lifelong love for the candy, describing it as an honor to be part of their campaign. This partnership followed Mars Incorporated's decision to temporarily retire its 'Spokescandies' amid public conversations.
Comedian and actress Maya Rudolph became a brand ambassador and star for the cleaning product brand Seventh Generation. She appeared in advertisements for the brand, highlighting her involvement in various brand campaigns.
In 2018, Maya Rudolph performed in advertisements for the restaurant chain Ruby Tuesday.
Apple TV+ signed a multi-year, first-look deal with Banana Split Projects, Maya Rudolph's then newly formed production company. This deal allows Apple TV+ first refusal on projects developed by her company.
Maya Rudolph was born on July 27, 1972, in Gainesville, Florida, to music producer Richard Rudolph and soul singer Minnie Riperton. Her family moved to California in 1973 to support her mother’s music career. During her childhood, she attended St. Augustine by the Sea School and later Crossroads School in Santa Monica, where she befriended Gwyneth Paltrow and Jack Black. She pursued higher education at the University of California at Santa Cruz, majoring in photography and forming the band “Supersauce.” After graduating in 1994, Rudolph continued her musical pursuits, joining The Rentals from 1995 to 1999 as a backing singer and keyboardist, featuring on their 1999 album “Seven More Minutes.”
In 2000, Rudolph transitioned to comedy, joining the famed improv troupe “The Groundlings.” Her talent led her to become a cast member on “Saturday Night Live” (SNL) on May 6, 2000, where she gained significant recognition for her impressions of figures like Donatella Versace, Oprah Winfrey, and Beyoncé, as well as original characters such as “Megan” and “Glenda Goodwin.” She remained on SNL until 2007, making occasional cameo appearances thereafter. Her tenure on SNL also coincided with early film roles, including “50 First Dates” (2004) and “A Prairie Home Companion” (2006).
Post-SNL, Maya Rudolph expanded her filmography, starring in movies like “Grown Ups” (2010), “Bridesmaids” (2011), and “Inherent Vice” (2014). She also became a prominent voice actress in animated films such as “Shrek the Third” (2007), “Big Hero 6” (2014), “The Angry Birds Movie” (2016), “The Emoji Movie” (2017), and “Luca” (2021). Her television work includes co-starring in “Up All Night” (2011–2012) and co-hosting “Maya & Marty” (2016). More recently, she has earned critical acclaim and multiple Primetime Emmy Awards for her voice roles in “Big Mouth” (2017–2025) and for portraying Kamala Harris on SNL. In 2022, she began starring in and executive producing the Apple TV+ comedy series “Loot.” She has four children with filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson, with whom she has been in a committed relationship since 2001.
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