Before she became one of the most iconic sitcom characters of all time, Elaine wasn’t even in the original pilot. In this ...

Dreyfus' Elaine Benes on Seinfeld is a special character in part because she doesn't specifically stand out as special on the ...

However, this was also challenging for the main cast when they were trying to make a success of their post-Seinfeld careers.

I love the way Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ Elaine Benes shoves people to express shock and surprise in Seinfeld — and I love it even more after learning the backstory behind it.

Elaine Benes, played by Julia Louis-Dreyfus, was the only female member of the core four, but that wasn't the original plan.