Highlights
- Jerry Seinfeld had a total of 73 love interests throughout the 180 episodes of Seinfeld, showcasing his womanizing tendencies.
- Jerry Seinfeld's relationship with Elaine, portrayed by Julia-Louis Dreyfus, was one of the most memorable on the show, despite not ending up together romantically.
- Several actresses portrayed Jerry Seinfeld's girlfriends on Seinfeld, including Renee Props, Ali Wentworth, Marlee Matlin, Jane Leeves, and Paula Marshall.
One of the quirkiest things about Jerry Seinfeld’s character in his similarly-titled NBC sitcom was his womanizing tendencies. The total number of love interests for the main character in Seinfeld culminated at 73, over the course of 180 episodes in nine seasons between July 1989 and May 1998. Jerry Seinfeld developed the concept for the eventually wildly successful series with his close friend Larry David, with multiple episodes actually inspired by real-life events from the latter’s perspective. This camaraderie between the pair has endured to date.
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One of Seinfeld’s biggest love interests on the show was Elaine, portrayed by Julia-Louis Dreyfus. Although the pair do not end up together by the end of the story, they remain to be very good friends. Here’s a look at what Louis-Dreyfus and other actresses who played Jerry’s girlfriends on Seinfeld look like today.
7 Jerry Seinfeld’s “Superman” Girlfriend, Lois
Portrayed By: Renee Props
- Season 6
- Episode: The Race
One of Jerry Seinfeld’s most memorable love interests was Lois, a character who was portrayed by Renee Props in The Race, the tenth episode of Seinfeld’s Season 6. The episode portrayed a humorous twist in Jerry’s life as he, a lifelong fan of Superman, finally starts dating a girl named after the superhero’s famous girlfriend.
Props is best known for her portrayal of the character Ellie Snyder on the CBS daytime soap opera As the World Turns, as well as a supporting role in the gangster comedy film Get Shorty.
As of October 2023, her most recent acting credit was in an episode of TNT’s Animal Kingdom. Props is very active on social media, describing herself as a “mother, environmental activist, wife [and] actor on her Instagram bio. She was married to producer and director David Rodriguez, who sadly passed away in October 2020.
6 Jerry Seinfeld’s PDA Girlfriend, Sheila
Portrayed By: Ali Wentworth
- Season 7
- Episode: The Soup Nazi
Alexandra “Ali” Wentworth played the character Sheila, who becomes Jerry’s girlfriend in The Soup Nazi, the sixth episode of Seinfeld’s Season 7. Sheila and Jerry’s insufferable public displays of affection earned them the nickname “Schmoopie.” Thankfully, Jerry comes to his senses when the Soup Nazi intervenes, choosing the soup over Sheila.
Wentworth, in addition to her appearance on Seinfeld, has enjoyed a diverse career in entertainment. She has acted in various films and TV series, including In Living Color and Head Case. She’s also known for her work as a comedian and author.
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In her personal life, Wentworth is married to George Stephanopoulos, the well-known television anchor, political commentator and former advisor to the Clinton administration.
5 Jerry Seinfeld’s Hearing-Impaired Girlfriend, Laura
Portrayed By: Marlee Matlin
- Season 5
- Episode: The Lip Reader
Marlee Matlin famously appeared on Seinfeld in the episode titled The Lip Reader (Season 5, Episode 6). In this installment, she portrayed Laura, an attractive tennis lineswoman who captures Jerry Seinfeld’s attention. Initially, Jerry misinterprets Laura’s behavior as rudeness, but he later discovers that she is hearing-impaired and skilled at reading lips.
Matlin was already an Oscar winner by the time she appeared on Seinfeld (she won an Academy Award for her performance in the 1986 film Children of a Lesser God.) She has since gone on to star in major productions like Switched at Birth, Reasonable Doubts, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and CODA.
Like her character in Seinfeld, Matlin is herself hearing-impaired, and is an activist for people with disability, and on issues of sobriety. She has four children, and has been married to policeman Kevin Grandalski since 1993.
4 Jerry Seinfeld’s Virgin Girlfriend, Marla
Portrayed By: Jane Leeves
- Season 4
- Episode: The Virgin
- Episode: The Contest
- Episode: The Pilot
- Season 9
- Episode: The Finale
Jane Leeves is one of the actresses who featured as a love interest of Jerry Seinfeld’s in multiple episodes of Seinfeld. In Season 4, she played the character Marla Penny, who piqued Jerry’s interest when he saw her in a bar. Jerry remembers that when he first met Marla, she was a virgin, and to his surprise, she still is.
The situation takes a comical turn when the pair start dating and Marla decides that it’s time to lose her virginity. Jerry must, however, explain to her an ongoing contest between him and his friends, who are engaged in a competition to see who can last the longest without any sexual gratification.
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Leeves is widely known for her role as Daphne Moon in the popular TV series Frasier. Additionally, she appeared in other television shows and films, including Hot in Cleveland and To Live and Die in L.A. She is married to Marshall Coben, who works at CBS Studios. Inc as a TV executive. The couple have two children.
3 Jerry Seinfeld’s Impromptu Love Interest, Sharon
Portrayed By: Paula Marshall
- Season 4
- Episode: The Outing
Paula Marshall portrayed the character Sharon in Season 4, Episode 17 of Seinfeld, titled The Outing. In this episode, she inadvertently eavesdrops on a conversation between Jerry and George Costanza (Jason Alexander), and consequently comes to the conclusion that they are a homosexual couple.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ Elaine seizes the opportunity to have some fun, and encourages the misconception. However, things take an unexpected turn when Sharon turns out to be a reporter from NYU, who then writes an article framing Jerry and George as a gay couple. In an attempt to dispel the misunderstanding, Jerry asks Sharon out.
Marshall’s acting career has encompassed various notable roles on television. She appeared in popular sitcoms like Spin City and The Wonder Years. She is married to fellow actor Danny Nucci, and they have a daughter, Maya, who was born in March 2005.
2 Jerry Seinfeld’s Close Ex-Girlfriend, Elaine
Portrayed By: Julia Louis-Dreyfus
- Seasons 1-9
- 170 episodes
Julia Louis-Dreyfus is widely recognized for her portrayal of Elaine Benes in the beloved sitcom Seinfeld. Her role as Elaine, the witty and often neurotic friend of Jerry Seinfeld, became an iconic part of the show. She first appeared in Episode 2 of the series’ Season 1, and would go on to feature in 169 more episodes of the classic sitcom.
Beyond Seinfeld, Louis-Dreyfus has enjoyed a highly successful career in television. She starred in the critically acclaimed series The New Adventures of Old Christine, for which she won several awards, including an Emmy. However, her most significant post-Seinfeld role was in the political satire series Veep, where she played the role of Selina Meyer.
Her performance in Veep earned her numerous awards, including several Primetime Emmy Awards, and established her as one of the most celebrated comedic actresses on TV. In her personal life, Louis-Dreyfus is married to Brad Hall, and they have two children.
1 Jerry Seinfeld’s Annoying Girlfriend, Isabel
Portrayed By: Tawny Kitaen
- Season 3
- Episode: The Nose Job
Tawny Kitaen made a notable appearance in an episode of Seinfeld during the show’s third season. In The Nose Job (Episode 9), she played the character Isabel, a woman who instantly captivated Jerry Seinfeld. Upon meeting Isabel in an elevator, Jerry is overtaken by his immediate attraction to her. However, as the episode unfolds, he realizes that their personalities clash, particularly when she persuades him to read lines from her terrible plays. In the end, Jerrychooses to prioritize his sanity and ends the relationship with Isabel, a recurring theme with his dating experiences in the series.
Tawny Kitaen rose to prominence for her role in the 1987 music video for Whitesnake's Here I Go Again. She would later enjoy a diverse acting career, with roles in television series like The New WKRP in Cincinnati and films such as Bachelor Party.
Kitaen faced various ups and downs in her personal life, including a tumultuous marriage to former baseball player Chuck Finley. The actress passed away from a heart illness in May 2021, aged 59.
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