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Jerry Seinfeld fans left in shock as star's past relationship with a teen 20 YEARS his junior resurfaces
Jerry Seinfeld fans left in shock as star's past relationship with a teen 20 YEARS his junior resurfaces

Daily Mail​

time2 days ago

  • Entertainment
  • Daily Mail​

Jerry Seinfeld fans left in shock as star's past relationship with a teen 20 YEARS his junior resurfaces

Jerry Seinfeld is known mostly for his run in the nine-season show Seinfeld he created alongside Larry David. The show has won countless awards and still - three decades later - remains a cultural classic. But alongside Seinfeld's fame, his past also stands the test of time - something that became especially evident as fans resurfaced an old picture of the actor when he was 38 years old walking alongside his then-18-year-old girlfriend. Seinfeld, now 71, started dating Shoshanna Lonstein (now Shoshanna Lonstein Gruss) when she attended the all-girls Nightingale-Bamford School in Manhattan. The two were rumored to have met in Central Park. The couple dated from 1993 to 1997, during which Shoshanna even transferred from George Washington University to UCLA to be with Seinfeld. Eventually the couple broke up, and Shoshanna cited the overwhelming press coverage and the fact that she missed New York as the reason. And even though it's been about 28 years since the relationship ended, Seinfeld fans and critics still remain disturbed by the fact that a 38-year-old man would have a romantic relationship with someone in high school. While the former couple's 20-year age gap is something that was side-eyed in the 90s, it wasn't until recently that people started holding Seinfeld accountable for being involved with a teenager. On a Reddit post where an old picture of Seinfeld and Shoshanna has gone viral, fans did not hold back when expressing their disgust and disapproval. 'So gross, he really looks like a dad picking up his daughter from school,' one Redditor commented under the photo. 'Jerry Seinfeld is therefore a predatory a**hole,' another said. 'Screw him. Totally unacceptable. I don't care how much consent there was nor if she was 17 or 18 - Jerry knows damn well he was in a position of great influence and power and was using a child for his sexual interests. Pathetic loser.' While some Redditors tried to provide context about 'the time back then,' other users were quick to shut that down. 'I'm sorry but what's wrong with these men? Is it only the law that stops them from going lower?' one user shared. 'And people will be like oh this was back in the 70s/80s/90s, it was a different time. Like morals were only invented in the last ten years.' When Seinfeld was first questioned by Howard Stern about being photographed with Shoshanna, he claimed that 'there was no way' that she was that young. Coming onto the show again later, he said, 'I didn't realize she was so young. This is the only girl I ever went out with who was that young. I wasn't dating her. We just went to a restaurant, and that was it.' Later on, once it was confirmed that they were in a serious relationship, Seinfeld said, 'I am not an idiot. Shoshanna is a person, not an age. She is extremely bright. She's funny, sharp, very alert. We just get along. You can hear the click.' Neither of the two have commented on their relationship since their breakup. And while these pictures have resurfaced time and time again, Seinfeld has never addressed them.

Larry David And The Obamas Team Up For An HBO Sketch Comedy
Larry David And The Obamas Team Up For An HBO Sketch Comedy

Black America Web

time5 days ago

  • Entertainment
  • Black America Web

Larry David And The Obamas Team Up For An HBO Sketch Comedy

Sometimes comedy makes strange bedfellows. The co-creator of Seinfeld and the star and creator of Curb Your Enthusiasm is teaming up with the most elegant first family to ever grace the White House for an HBO sketch show about the history of America. 'David will act as co-creator will act as executive producer, writer and star of the limited series consisting of six half-hour episodes, produced by the Obamas' company, Higher Ground,' HuffPost reports. This will be David's first return to HBO since ending Curb Your Enthusiasm a year ago, and the jokes are already coming. 'Once 'Curb' ended, I celebrated with a three-day foam party. After a violent allergic reaction to the suds, I yearned to return to my simple life as a beekeeper, harvesting organic honey from the wildflowers in my meadow,' David said. 'Alas, one day my bees mysteriously vanished. And so, it is with a heavy heart that I return to television, hoping to ease the loss of my beloved hive.' HuffPost notes that 'Curb' showrunner Jeff Schaffer will be back with David to co-write and direct episodes. 'President and Mrs. Obama wanted to honor America's 250th anniversary and celebrate the unique history of our nation on this special occasion. …But then Larry David called,' the logline of the yet-to-be-named project noted. Barack Obama's statement added: 'I've sat across the table from some of the world's most difficult leaders and wrestled with some of our most intractable problems. Nothing has prepared me for working with Larry David.' Jokes aside, shortly after leaving the White House, the Obamas launched 'Higher Ground' production company that has already produced the 'Oscar-winning documentary American Factory , the kids series Waffles + Mochi , and the movies Rustin and Leave the World Behind . There is no set date for when the HBO series is set to premiere, but see how social media is reacting to the news below. Larry David And The Obamas Team Up For An HBO Sketch Comedy was originally published on

Barack and Michelle Obama team up with Seinfeld creator for new comedy show
Barack and Michelle Obama team up with Seinfeld creator for new comedy show

Irish Daily Mirror

time12-07-2025

  • Entertainment
  • Irish Daily Mirror

Barack and Michelle Obama team up with Seinfeld creator for new comedy show

Barack and Michelle Obama are set to front a sketch comedy. The former First Couple is teaming up with Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm creator Larry David for a new HBO series. The yet-to-be-titled project is a six-episode, half-hour sketch comedy series set to air on HBO, with the Obamas' production company, Higher Ground, executive producing alongside Larry David and longtime collaborator Jeff Schaffer. According to HBO, the show was originally envisioned as a tribute to America's 250th anniversary - until Larry David got involved. The official logline reads, "President and Mrs. Obama wanted to honor America's 250th anniversary and celebrate the unique history of our nation on this special occasion. ...But then Larry David called." The show will feature a mix of Curb Your Enthusiasm alumni and high-profile guest stars, with Schaffer also serving as director. The concept is expected to explore overlooked (and likely hilariously fictionalized) historical moments through the distinctively absurd lens of Larry David. Obama couldn't resist cracking a joke about teaming up with the 78-year-old comedian. He said, "I've sat across the table from some of the world's most difficult leaders and wrestled with some of our most intractable problems," said the former president. "Nothing has prepared me for working with Larry David." For the latest local news and features on Irish America, visit our homepage here. Meanwhile, David issued a statement, joking, "Once Curb ended, I celebrated with a three-day foam party. After a violent allergic reaction to the suds, I yearned to return to my simple life as a beekeeper, harvesting organic honey from the wildflowers in my meadow. "Alas, one day my bees mysteriously vanished. And so, it is with a heavy heart that I return to television, hoping to ease the loss of my beloved hive." About the project, Amy Gravitt, EVP of HBO and Max Comedy, said, "It's hard to remember a time before Curb, or without Larry David's perspective on modern life." She added, "We're thrilled that Larry is coming back to HBO, this time with Higher Ground, to give us a glimpse at our shared history as we celebrate our Semiquincentennial." Jeff Schaffer added, "The characters Larry is playing didn't change history. In fact, they were largely ignored by history. And that's a good thing."

Larry David teams with the Obamas for HBO U.S. history sketch show
Larry David teams with the Obamas for HBO U.S. history sketch show

San Francisco Chronicle​

time11-07-2025

  • Entertainment
  • San Francisco Chronicle​

Larry David teams with the Obamas for HBO U.S. history sketch show

Larry David will bring his grumbly sensibility to U.S. history in a team-up with Barack and Michelle Obama for an HBO sketch show. The 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' creator and 'Seinfeld' co-creator will act as executive producer, writer and star of the limited series consisting of six half-hour episodes, HBO announced Thursday, July 10. The show will be produced by the Obamas' company, Higher Ground. The forthcoming show marks the 78-year-old David's return to the network just over a year after the end of the 12th and final season of 'Curb Your Enthusiasm.' His 'Curb' showrunner Jeff Schaffer will co-write and direct episodes. HBO did not give a premiere date, but the show is meant to mark the nation's 250th anniversary next year. The series doesn't have a title yet but it has a promotional logline: 'President and Mrs. Obama wanted to honor America's 250th anniversary and celebrate the unique history of our nation on this special occasion. … But then Larry David called.' And statements from some of the principals suggest the tone it will take. 'Once 'Curb' ended, I celebrated with a three-day foam party. After a violent allergic reaction to the suds, I yearned to return to my simple life as a beekeeper, harvesting organic honey from the wildflowers in my meadow,' David said. 'Alas, one day my bees mysteriously vanished. And so, it is with a heavy heart that I return to television, hoping to ease the loss of my beloved hive.' In his statement, Barack Obama said, 'I've sat across the table from some of the world's most difficult leaders and wrestled with some of our most intractable problems. Nothing has prepared me for working with Larry David.' The Obamas got into the entertainment business by launching Higher Ground in 2018, saying they wanted to raise the prominence of new, diverse voices and expand the range of conversation in the industry. They signed production agreements with Netflix and Spotify soon after. Their involvement has had a high profile in some productions, but they've kept more of a background role in others. Their shows and films have included the Oscar-winning documentary 'American Factory,' the kids series 'Waffles + Mochi,' and the movies 'Rustin' and 'Leave the World Behind.' David, known for his sitcoms and stand-up, has some experience in sketch work. He was a writer and star on ABC's 'Saturday Night Live' knockoff 'Fridays' in the early 1980s, and later wrote briefly for 'SNL' itself.

The Obamas team up with Seinfeld creator for new TV show
The Obamas team up with Seinfeld creator for new TV show

Daily Mail​

time11-07-2025

  • Entertainment
  • Daily Mail​

The Obamas team up with Seinfeld creator for new TV show

Former President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle are teaming up with Seinfeld creator Larry David for a new HBO TV show. The unlikely team will be collaborating on a still-untitled sketch comedy for the network, which will explore American history. 'President and Mrs. Obama wanted to honor America's 250th anniversary and celebrate the unique history of our nation on this special occasion…But then Larry David called,' the network announced on Thursday. The six-episode series will be written by David, 78, and his longtime Curb Your Enthusiasm partner, Jeff Schaffer, who is also set to direct. 'I've sat across the table from some of the world's most difficult leaders and wrestled with some of our most intractable problems,' Obama, 63, said in a statement. 'Nothing has prepared me for working with Larry David,' the father-of-two — whose wife recently further fueled divorce rumors on her podcast — humorously added. Meanwhile, David shared, 'Once Curb ended, I celebrated with a three-day foam party. After a violent allergic reaction to the suds, I yearned to return to my simple life as a beekeeper, harvesting organic honey from the wildflowers in my meadow. Alas, one day my bees mysteriously vanished.' 'And so, it is with a heavy heart that I return to television, hoping to ease the loss of my beloved hive.' The show will feature some stars from Curb Your Enthusiasm as well as other 'noteworthy guest stars' according to HBO. The project will be produced by the Obamas' production company, Higher Ground. The Obamas, David, Schaffer, Vinnie Malhotra and Ethan Lewis will serve as executive producers. The project marks David's return to television, a year after his long-running HBO series, Curb Your Enthusiasm, concluded its 12th and final season. It also marks what is believed to be the first production from Higher Ground outside of its deal with Netflix, which the Obamas' company expanded in June 2024. A date for the premiere of the new series has not yet been announced. 'It's hard to remember a time before Curb, or without Larry David's perspective on modern life,' HBO's Executive VP of Programming said in a statement. 'We're thrilled that Larry is coming back to HBO, this time with Higher Ground, to give us a glimpse at our shared history as we celebrate our Semiquincentennial.' Over his career, David has received more than 30 Primetime Emmy nominations for his work on both Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm. Meanwhile, since the end of his presidency, Barack and Michelle have remained active, focusing on philanthropy, media production, and writing. Both have also written bestselling books.

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