This star almost got the role of Elaine on Seinfeld

Olivia Morris
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Jerry Seinfeld has revealed someone else almost snagged the role of Elaine Benes on the hit sitcom Seinfeld and it was actually a Will & Grace star.

“You know who was close was Megan Mullally,” the American comedian told Howard Stern after he was asked by the radio personality which other actresses were considered to play Elaine.

Another actress almost snagged the role of Elaine Benes on the hit sitcom Seinfeld. Source: Getty
Another actress almost snagged the role of Elaine Benes on the hit sitcom Seinfeld. Source: Getty
Jerry Seinfeld - pictured here in June - recently revealed to Howard Stern the close runners-up for the role of Elaine on Seinfeld. Source: Getty
Jerry Seinfeld - pictured here in June - recently revealed to Howard Stern the close runners-up for the role of Elaine on Seinfeld. Source: Getty

Megan is most well known for her role as Karen Walker on Will & Grace for which she's won two Emmy Awards.

Will & Grace star Megan Mullally - pictured here earlier this month - was strongly considered for the role of Elaine. Source: Getty
Will & Grace star Megan Mullally - pictured here earlier this month - was strongly considered for the role of Elaine. Source: Getty
Rosie O'Donnell - pictured here last year - was also in the running. Source: Getty
Rosie O'Donnell - pictured here last year - was also in the running. Source: Getty

Actress and comedian Rosie O’Donnell was also strongly considered for the role.

However, 63-year-old Jerry knew the role of Elaine was meant for Julia Louis-Dreyfus. The actress starred as Elaine for eight years before Seinfeld wrapped filming in 1998.

Jerry Seinfeld revealed that the role was meant for Julia Louis-Dreyfus, pictured here at this year's Emmy Awards.
Jerry Seinfeld revealed that the role was meant for Julia Louis-Dreyfus, pictured here at this year's Emmy Awards.

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Jerry was recently asked by Entertainment Tonight if he would follow in the footsteps of sitcoms like Will & Grace and bring backSeinfeld.

Will there be a Seinfeld reunion? Sadly not. Source: Getty
Will there be a Seinfeld reunion? Sadly not. Source: Getty

He simply responded: “Why?”

“Maybe it's nice that you continue to love it instead of us tampering with something that went pretty well,” he told the outlet.

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