Jerry Seinfeld, the beloved comedian and actor, is known for his love of performing on stage in front of audiences who treat him like any other performer. However, unlike most other performers, he enjoys luxuries such as private jets, multiple expensive residences around the world, and well-paid PR staff to boost his ego. This has made him somewhat detached from the entertainment industry.
Despite having the potential to be at the top of the A-list, Seinfeld remains somewhat detached from the entertainment industry. This may have been particularly true during his appearance at the Duke University where he closely resembled his ‘Jerry’ persona from his sitcom – uptight, misanthropic, and cynical.
In a viral 2018 video, Seinfeld was seen at a red carpet interview being approached by singer Kesha, who asked for a hug. Seinfeld briskly refused, claiming he didn’t know who she was. When he found out she was a fellow attendee, he dismissively wished her the best. Kesha later described the snub as the saddest moment of her life as Seinfeld was one of her comic idols. Despite this incident, Seinfeld is recognized as one of the great comedic innovators and writers of the past century.
Seinfeld’s impact on comedy cannot be understated despite his sometimes controversial interactions with fans and colleagues. His catchphrases such as “No soup for you!” and “Not that there’s anything wrong with that,” have become part of common language and are still quoted by people who were not even born when the show ended.
