Let me tell you something—it was a real shock when we all found out that Julia Louis-Dreyfus, the hilarious and beloved actress, was diagnosed with breast cancer. But now, she’s not just talking about how tough the fight was; she’s sharing how filming her hit show Veep became such an essential part of her journey. And honestly, it’s inspiring.
In a candid interview with Net-a-Porter, the 58-year-old star opened up about her experience. “If I hadn’t had a show that was relying on me, I don’t think I would’ve gone so public with my diagnosis,” she admitted. “But there were 200 people waiting to get back to work. And I wanted to use this moment to highlight something important—to start a conversation that matters.”
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Why Universal Healthcare Became a Personal Cause
For Julia, this battle wasn’t just about her health—it was about advocating for something she deeply believes in. “Universal healthcare was already an important issue to me before I got this diagnosis,” she said. “But after going through it myself, it became even more meaningful.”
She went through six grueling rounds of chemotherapy, each one leaving her feeling weaker than the last. Extreme nausea made it hard for her to keep food down, and she even developed painful sores on her face and inside her mouth. Yet, despite all of that, she never lost sight of what truly mattered.
Work as a Lifeline
Even amidst her struggles, Julia found strength in continuing her work on the critically acclaimed HBO series Veep. “We weren’t actively shooting during my treatment, but I’d still read scripts. Each round of chemo was spaced three weeks apart, so every three weeks, I’d go in and do table reads,” she explained. “The effects of chemo build up over time, so by the end, it was definitely harder. But going to work? That was pure joy. It was a distraction, and I was so grateful I had the strength to keep doing it.”
And let’s not forget—this isn’t just any job for Julia. “Being creative for a living? Making people laugh or cry? That’s a f—ing gift,” she said passionately. “I love it, and I love the hard work that comes with it.”
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Facing the Challenges Head-On
Of course, returning to set after such an intense battle wasn’t without its challenges. “I was really worried about whether I’d have the mental energy to handle the demands of shooting again,” Julia confessed. “You know, I’ve got a lot of lines to memorize, and I wasn’t sure if I could pull that off.”
But Julia didn’t let fear take over. Instead, she took proactive steps to prepare herself. “I started doing little tricks to sharpen my mind—memorizing poems, practicing scripts, anything to help me regain that focus,” she added. “It was comforting to know I could still rely on my brain, even after everything I’d been through.”
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It’s worth remembering that Julia first shared her diagnosis back in September 2017. In a heartfelt Instagram post, she wrote, “1 in 8 women get breast cancer. Today, I’m the one.”
Thankfully, Julia is now cancer-free, and she continues to inspire countless fans with her resilience, humor, and grace.
