Julia Louis-Dreyfus Celebrates Five Years Cancer-Free, Recalls Initial Reaction to Breast Cancer Diagnosis

Emmy Award-winning actress, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, recounts laughing hysterically on hearing her breast cancer diagnosis in 2017, the day after her Emmy win; Now celebrating five years of being cancer-free, she advocates 'living more mindfully.'

• Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Emmy-winning actress, laughed until she cried following her breast cancer diagnosis in 2017, which she felt was like a 'horrible black comedy.' The news arrived the morning after her Emmy win for her role as Selina Meyer on 'Veep.'
• The actress went on to publicly announce her diagnosis on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), advocating for universal health care and highlighting the support she received from her family, friends, and union insurance.
• Louis-Dreyfus underwent six rounds of chemotherapy and a double mastectomy during her treatment. She maintained a positive attitude throughout, even sharing a lighthearted video created by her sons celebrating her last day of radiation.
• She didn't initially want to reveal her diagnosis to the public but decided to share her experience before potential leaks from the temporary shutdown of 'Veep' production due to her treatment.
• Celebrating five years free of cancer, she notes a change in her approach to life, expressing a shift towards living more mindfully. She has been named the entertainment innovator of the year by WSJ. Magazine.

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