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What role did Julia Louis-Dreyfus play on Seinfeld?
In the early 1990s, Julia Louis-Dreyfus became famous for the role of Elaine Benes on NBC's Seinfeld.
How was Julia Louis-Dreyfus chosen for the role of Elaine Benes on NBC's Seinfeld?
Julia Louis-Dreyfus won the role over several other actresses who would also eventually enjoy their own TV success, including Patricia Heaton, Rosie O'Donnell and Megan Mullally.

Question: How did the public respond to her performance?
Self-contained rewrite: How did the public respond to Julia Louis-Dreyfus's performance?