Full Name=Maya Khabira Rudolph, Profession=American actress, comedian, and singer, Nationality=American, Born=1972-07-27, Birthplace=Gainesville, Florida, USA, Generation=Generation X, Chinese Zodiac=Water Rat (Year of the Rat 1972), Zodiac Sign=Leo, Age in 2026=54 (turning 54 on July 27, 2026), Marital Status= Long-term partnership with director Paul Thomas Anderson, not legally married, Children=Four (Pearl, Lucille, Jack, and Minnie), Description= Maya Rudolph is an award-winning American comedian and actress celebrated for her versatile, scene-stealing characters and musical talent, who first rose to national prominence as a cast member of Saturday Night Live from 2000 to 2007 and later as a frequent guest host, bringing sharp impressions and original personas that helped define the show’s turn-of-the-millennium era; she has since built a major screen career in both film and television, starring as the anxious bride-to-be’s best friend in the hit ensemble comedy Bridesmaids, voicing characters in acclaimed animated series such as Big Mouth, leading the Apple TV+ comedy Loot as billionaire divorcée Molly Novak, and appearing in numerous other projects that showcase her range from broad sketch comedy to subtle, character-driven work; born to soul singer Minnie Riperton and music producer Richard Rudolph, she bridges music and comedy, often incorporating her strong singing voice into performances, while her long-standing relationship and family life with filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson anchors her private world even as she remains a prominent creative force in contemporary American entertainment, Cause of Death=N/A (alive as of 2026).