Maya Khabira Rudolph, born on July 27, 1972, is an American actress, comedian, and singer. Rudolph first gained prominence in the mid-1990s as a member of the alternative rock band The Rentals and later with the improv troupe The Groundlings. Her breakthrough came in 2000 when she joined the cast of Saturday Night Live (SNL), where she became known for her versatile characters and impersonations of celebrities like Oprah Winfrey and Kamala Harris. She remained on SNL until 2007. Rudolph is the daughter of singer Minnie Riperton and composer Richard Rudolph. In 2024, Time named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
Since leaving SNL, Rudolph has appeared in numerous films, including Bridesmaids, Grown Ups, and Sisters. She has also lent her voice to animated films such as Big Hero 6, The Angry Birds Movie, and Luca. Rudolph starred in the NBC sitcom Up All Night and co-hosted the variety show Maya & Marty. More recently, she stars in and executive produces the Apple TV+ comedy series Loot, which is currently in its third season. Her voice work on the animated sitcom Big Mouth, where she voices several characters including Connie the Hormone Monstress, has earned her multiple Primetime Emmy Awards. For her portrayal of Kamala Harris on SNL, she also won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series. As of October 2025, Rudolph is in a long-term relationship with filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson, and they have four children.
