Trivia

Her mother, Minnie Riperton, died when Maya was only 6 years old.

Has been in a relationship with Paul Thomas Anderson since 2001.

Delivered her daughter, Lucille, unexpectedly at home.

Keyboardist and a singer for the Weezer spin-off band The Rentals. She toured with the group in 1996 and sang on its latest album. They opened for Alanis Morissette in 1994.

Often does impressions of Christina Aguilera and Donatella Versace on Saturday Night Live (1975).

Her paternal grandfather, Sidney J. Rudolph, owned all of the Wendy's and Rudy's restaurants in Dade County, Florida, where he was known for his philanthropic donations.

Friend Amy Poehler revealed in her book, "Yes, Please", that Maya gave birth to two of her children at home and not in a hospital.

Older brother Marc Rudolph is a music engineer.

Has 4 children: daughters, Pearl Bailey Anderson (b. October 15, 2005) & Lucille Anderson (b. November 6, 2009), son, Jackson Wright "Jack" Anderson (b. July 3, 2011) and daughter, Minnie Ida Anderson (b. August 1, 2013) with boyfriend, Paul Thomas Anderson.

Was 5 months pregnant with her daughter, Lucille, when she completed filming on Grown Ups (2010).

Appeared with Donatella Versace at the 2002 VH1/Vogue Fashion awards.

First impression on Saturday Night Live (1975) was of MTV VJ Ananda Lewis. The episode was when John Goodman hosted and Neil Young was the musical guest.

Was 7 months pregnant with her son, Jack, when she took maternity leave from filming Up All Night (2011).

Voted #20 on Entertainment Weekly's list of Funniest People in America in April 2004

Returned to work 3 months after giving birth to her son, Jack, to resume filming Up All Night (2011).

Was 7 months pregnant with her daughter, Minnie, when she completed filming Inherent Vice (2014).

As of 2023, she has been in 2 films that were Oscar nominated for Best Picture: As Good as It Gets (1997) and Licorice Pizza (2021).

Met lifetime friend Gwyneth Paltrow, when they were children, at St. Augustine by the Sea School in the city of Santa Monica. Just south of Wilshire Blvd, at 1227 4th Street.

Friends with Kristen Bell.

Returned to work 6 months after giving birth to her daughter, Lucille, in order to resume filming Saturday Night Live (1975).

Returned to work 7 months after giving birth to her daughter, Minnie, to begin filming The Maya Rudolph Show (2014) (TV).

Granddaughter of Thelma Inez Matthews, and Daniel Webster Riperton.

Niece of Ray Riperton.