American actress, comedian, and musician. Born: 27 July 1972 in Gainesville, Florida, USA. Daughter of singer-songwriter Minnie Riperton and composer Richard Rudolph. She is married to Paul Thomas Anderson.
First impression on "Saturday Night Live" was of MTV VJ Ananda Lewis. The episode was when John Goodman hosted and Neil Young was the musical guest.
Keyboardist and a singer for the Weezer spin-off band The Rentals. She toured with the group in 1996 and sang on its latest album. They opened for Alanis Morissette in 1994.
Childhood friends with Gwyneth Paltrow.
Older brother Marc Rudolph is a music engineer.
Daughter of Dick Rudolph and Minnie Riperton.
Attended St. Augustine by the Sea School with Gwyneth Paltrow.
Appeared with Donatella Versace at the 2002 VH1/Vogue Fashion awards.
Formed and sang in the jazz-funk band "Supersauce" while attending the University of California at Santa Cruz. She left the band when she graduated and later joined The Rentals , singing backup vocals on the album "Seven More Minutes". She can be heard on "Barcelona" and "My Head is in the Sun". Rudolph left The Rentals to join "The Groundlings" to pursue a career in comedy, which eventually led her to "Saturday Night Live" .
Often does impressions of Christina Aguilera and Donatella Versace on "Saturday Night Live" .
Voted #20 on Entertainment Weeklys list of Funniest People in America in April 2004
Returned to work 6 months after giving birth to her daughter, Lucille, in order to resume filming "Saturday Night Live" .
Was 5 months pregnant with her daughter, Lucille, when she completed filming on Grown Ups .
Was 7 months pregnant with her son, Jack, when she took maternity leave from filming "Up All Night" .
Her mother, Minnie Riperton , died when Maya was only 6 years old.
Her paternal grandfather, Sidney J. Rudolph, owned all of the Wendys and Rudys restaurants in Dade County, Florida, where he was known for his philanthropic donations.
Returned to work 3 months after giving birth to her son, Jack, to resume filming "Up All Night" .
Her fathers family was Ashkenazi Jewish (from Lithuania, Russia, Germany, and Hungary). Her mother was African-American.
Graduated from the University of California-Santa Barbara with a Bachelors degree in Photography.
Delivered her daughter, Lucille, unexpectedly at home.
Has been in a relationship with Paul Thomas Anderson since 2001. They have four children together.
Gave birth to her 1st child at age 33, a daughter Pearl Bailey Anderson, on October 15, 2005. Pearls father is Mayas boyfriend, Paul Thomas Anderson.
Gave birth to her 2nd child at age 37, a daughter, Lucille Anderson, on November 6, 2009. Lucilles father is Mayas boyfriend, Paul Thomas Anderson.
Gave birth to her 3rd child at age 38, a son, Jackson Wright "Jack" Anderson, on July 3, 2011. Jacks father is Mayas boyfriend, Paul Thomas Anderson.
Gave birth to her 4th child at age 41, a daughter, Minnie Ida Anderson, on August 1, 2013. Minnies father is Mayas boyfriend, Paul Thomas Anderson.
Was 7 months pregnant with her daughter, Minnie, when she completed filming Inherent Vice .
Returned to work 7 months after giving birth to her daughter, Minnie, to begin filming The Maya Rudolph Show.
Friend Amy Poehler revealed in her book "Yes, Please" that Maya gave birth to two of her children at home and not in a hospital.
Donatella Versace gave me pointers - a lot of them. She said she would,never wear fake diamonds. I let the costume department know.
My mom was black and my dad is Jewish, and I lost my mom when I was,seven . . . That made me feel really different from other kids.
