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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

'Veep' star Julia Louis Dreyfus on political comedy

Julia Louis Dreyfus has played politician Selina Meyer for six seasons of HBO's Veep. She's won the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a comedy series every season the show has been on air. She's nominated again this year. Julia Louis Dreyfus in "Veep." Photos courtesy of HBO.

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By Madeleine Brand • Aug 23, 2017 • 1 min read

Julia Louis Dreyfus has played politician Selina Meyer for six seasons of HBO's Veep. She's won the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a comedy series every season the show has been on air. She's nominated again this year.

Julia Louis Dreyfus in "Veep." Photos courtesy of HBO.

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