THE character of Elaine Benes in Seinfeld was based on several women but many people believe comedian and writer Carol Leifer was the main inspiration.

May 2, 2020 · Elaine may have started out as one of the more sensible and responsible members of the main characters, but as the show continued, her morals declined. Explore Elaine's …

Mar 3, 2022 · Walking down the street, Jerry Seinfeld (himself) and George Costanza (Jason Alexander) meet Elaine Benes (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) and her friend Wendy (Wendie Malick), a …

JERRY Seinfeld has revealed that another sitcom star almost won the role of Elaine in Seinfeld. The legendary comedian was asked by radio host Howard Stern to set the record straight …

Jun 4, 2023 · Elaine Benes (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) might not become a mother on "Seinfeld," but the actress behind everyone's favorite Pendant Publishing editor was pregnant twice during …

Jan 5, 2025 · Elaine, Jerry's ex-girlfriend character from episode four, was the perfect fit, and the rest is television history. Elaine was in every single episode of "Seinfeld" after the pilot...

May 26, 2023 · Louis-Dreyfus, 62, portrayed the comical Elaine Benes alongside her co-stars Jerry Seinfeld, Jason Alexander (George Costanza) and Michael Richards (Cosmo Kramer). …

Apr 7, 2023 · Elaine Benes was the only non-native New Yorker of the foursome. Born in Maryland, the product of finishing school and Tufts University, she held down an editing career …

Jul 1, 2014 · John O'Hurley as J. Peterman and Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Elaine Benes in a scene from 'Seinfeld.' -- John O’Hurley played one of the most memorable secondary characters on …

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