Overview
- Speaking on Amy Poehler’s Good Hang podcast on Dec. 9, the 64-year-old actor said she felt “backed into a corner” about going public.
- Louis-Dreyfus said she is very private but felt compelled to explain why HBO’s Veep halted production during her treatment.
- She noted the final season was delayed for about a year and estimated that around 250 people would not be working during the pause.
- Despite initial reluctance, she said public disclosure led to meaningful outreach, allowing her to advise others facing breast cancer and find comfort in helping.
- Diagnosed with stage II breast cancer in September 2017, she underwent a double mastectomy and six rounds of chemotherapy before announcing remission in 2018.