Maya Rudolph
The funny woman and versatile actress, Maya Rudolph is also on the list. Maya Rudolph was born in Gainesville, Florida. Her mother is the late Minnie Riperton, who was known for her majestic high-soprano voice range. Unlike her mother who excels in the music industry, Rudolph gained popularity in film and television shows through her comedic act. She is best known for being a cast member of Saturday Night Live and made appearances in movies like Grown Ups, Away We Go, and Idiocracy.
She also starred in a sitcom where she portrayed Ava Alexander in Up All Night. After graduating from high school, she pursued a degree in photography from the University of California at Santa Cruz. This is where she formed her first band, Super Sauce. Before landing a role in SNL, Rudolph spent some time working with the Groundlings in New York City. She is married to director Paul Thomas.