Selina Catherine Meyer is a fictional character portrayed by Julia Louis-Dreyfus on the HBO television comedy series Veep. Louis-Dreyfus has been critically acclaimed for the role, earning a record-breaking six consecutive Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series awards and five Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy nominations.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Selina Meyer in a DVD cover for season 1 of Veep
Julia Louis-Dreyfus who plays fictional Vice President of the United States Selina Meyer, with Joe Biden, the then-real vice president of the United States.
Louis-Dreyfus in 2012
Julia Scarlett Elizabeth Louis-Dreyfus is an American actress and comedian. Often described as one of the greatest performers in television history, she is widely known for her roles as various characters on Saturday Night Live (1982–1985), Elaine Benes on Seinfeld (1990–1998), Christine Campbell on The New Adventures of Old Christine (2006–2010), and Selina Meyer on Veep (2012–2019). Her list of accolades makes her one of the most award-winning actresses in American television history, and she has received more Primetime Emmy Awards and more Screen Actors Guild Awards than any other performer.
Louis-Dreyfus in 2019
Louis-Dreyfus as a part of The Practical Theatre Company's "Golden 50th Anniversary Jubilee" in 1982, alongside castmates Brad Hall, Gary Kroeger and Paul Barrosse
Louis-Dreyfus at the 47th Emmy Awards ceremony in September 1995
Louis-Dreyfus representing her role from TNAOC at the Museum of Television & Radio in April 2007