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One of the biggest TV shows in the history of entertainment,Seinfeldis still as famous as ever. Created and starring Jerry Seinfeld as a fictional character, it was the series’ witty writing and impeccable comedic timing that made it as popular as it is now. No less than a phenomenon, the series eventually inspired a bunch of lingo and even acurse.
Coined after the extremely famous lead actors of the hit NBC show failed to have any successful shows following the end ofSeinfeld, theSeinfeldcurse is a term specifically used to refer to the feats of the threeSeinfeldactors- Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jason Alexander, and Michael Richards following the end of the show. And among them all Louis-Dreyfus fought particularly hard to break it, only for her show to brutally crash.
When Julia Louis-Dreyfus Tried to Break theSeinfeldCurse
Julia Louis-Dreyfusstarred as the former girlfriend of Jerry Seinfeld inthe hit NBC showand has since made quite a name for herself by starring in several acclaimed projects. Yet when she was right out ofSeinfeld, the actress also dealt with the infamousSeinfeldcurse.
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After the end of the show, the Marvel actress starred in another NBC comedy calledWatching Ellie. Despite the actress being immensely popular, the show failed and was discontinued after two seasons due to low ratings (viaSeattle PI). However, theactress was determined to break the curse.
And it was her seriesThe New Adventures of Old Christine, that led many to believe that the infamousSeinfeldcurse had finally been broken. The show brought her a fresh wave of popularity and acclaim and even won her a Lead Actress Emmy for her role in the CBS sitcom. While accepting her Emmy award for the series back in 2006, Louise-Dreyfus stated (viaE Online),
“I’m not really somebody who believes in curses, but curse this, baby!”
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Her Emmy win widely led people to believe that the curse was finally broken. Yet as misfortune goes, right after the fame, the actress’ CBS sitcom had to be canceled after five seasons due to low ratings after it was moved from its usual time slot (viaAV Club).
Julia Louis-Dreyfus Defeated theSeinfeldCurse Only for Her Show to be Canceled
Julia Louis-Dreyfus starred inThe New Adventures of Old Christine, following the end ofSeinfeldand her unfortunate failure withWatching Ellie.Starring as a divorced mother, the actress received immense praise for her portrayal as well as won the second Emmy award of her career.
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The show’s success eventually led people to be convinced that Louis-Dreyfus had finally broken theSeinfeldcurse. However, as luck would have it, the show’s success was short-lived and it was shortly canceled after running for five seasons in a surprise move by CBS (viaAV Club).
While the series was an immense hit and won several awards, creator Kari Lizer blamed it on Hollywood’s inherentsexismthat led to the cancellation of the show (viaDigital Spy). While Julia Louis-Dreyfus found fame again by starring in the political dramaVeep, the shocking cancelation ofThe New Adventures of Old Christineis something that still baffles fans.
Seinfeldcan be streamed on Netflix andThe New Adventures of Old Christineis available on Amazon Prime.
Maria Sultan
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Maria Sultan is a dedicated News Content Writer at FandomWire. With over five years of professional experience and hundreds of published articles, she brings a wealth of expertise to her coverage of Marvel, K-dramas, and the latest on streaming platforms.Her work is not just about reporting news; it’s about providing insightful perspectives on the entertainment trends that matter most.
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