Maya Rudolph

Maya Khabira Rudolph (born July 27, 1972) is an American actress and comedienne best known for her comedic roles as a cast member on Saturday Night Live from 2000–2007 and for appearing in films such as Away We Go, Grown Ups and MacGruber. She is the daughter of the late R&B; and soul singer Minnie Riperton. Rudolph was born in Gainesville, Florida. She is the daughter of soul singer Minnie Riperton and composer/songwriter/producer Richard Rudolph. Her father is Ashkenazi Jewish and her mother was African-American.