Elaine Benes
Type: Concept

As of November 2026, Elaine Benes has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Good Hang with Amy Poehler (Dec 2025).
Elaine Marie Benes is a fictional character on the American television sitcom Seinfeld, played by former SNL cast member Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Elaine's best friend in the sitcom is her ex-boyfriend Jerry Seinfeld, and she is also good friends with George Costanza and Cosmo Kramer. Louis-Dreyfus received critical acclaim for her performance as Elaine, winning an Emmy, a Golden Globe and five SAG Awards. She reprised the role during season 41 of Saturday Night Live in 2016.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Dec 2025 on Good Hang with Amy Poehler |
| Field | Television / Character studies |
Who talks about Elaine Benes on podcasts?
Amy Poehler brought up Elaine Benes; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on Good Hang with Amy Poehler.
- Julia Louis-Dreyfus | Good Hang with Amy Poehler on Good Hang with Amy Poehler (Dec 2025) — Amy Poehler
What is Elaine Benes mentioned alongside?
Elaine Benes is most often mentioned alongside Caviar Kaspia, Rachel and antibacterial wipes.
Mentioned together: Caviar Kaspia, Rachel, antibacterial wipes, Narcissism, History Channel, Soupy Sales, Spud on Instagram, Good Hang, Armando Iannucci, Selina Meyer