Julia Louis-Dreyfus ‘questions’ those who complain about political correctness.
The 62-year-old actress explained that while she “tends to be sensitive” when it comes to avoiding offense and still believes in the concept of “sarcasm,” she ultimately wants to be “kind.”
She said: “It’s tricky. I’m for sensitivity. When people complain about being too politically correct, I start to question what their motivations are. I believe in irony and irony – there has to be a place for a culture in order to survive – but I also Believe in being sensitive and kind at the same time.”
Meanwhile, the Emmy-winning star — married to “Saturday Night Live” co-star Brad Hall since 1987 and parents to Henry, 30, and Charlie, 25 — Going on to admit it was “unbelievable” that she was praised by U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris for her portrayal of Selena Mayer in “Veep,” but admitted that in January 2021 Following the attack on the U.S. Capitol that left five dead, the political satire was unlikely to restart after then-President Donald Trump failed to be re-elected and lost to Joe Biden.
She told Variety: “It’s incredible! Kamala’s husband, first gentleman, she told me they love ‘Veep’ and that it’s more DC than anyone would care to admit. I don’t know how we can [ do a reboot]”I don’t know how to make it interesting, especially when people are losing their lives.”
Read the full interview at https://variety.com/2023/film/features/julia-louis-dreyfus-movie-veep-seinfeld-you-hurt-my-feelings-1235489628
