Julia Louis-Dreyfus.Photo:Max Farago for WSJ. MagazineJulia Louis-Dreyfushas a changed mindset five years after survivingbreast cancer.TheVeepstar appeared on the November cover ofWSJ. Magazine— which named the actress its entertainment innovator of the year — and spoke candidly about her health journey.The 62-year-old recalled the moment she got the call from her doctor and learned she had stage 2 breast cancer,the day after winning her sixth consecutive Emmyaward in September 2017. After hanging up the phone, the first thing Louis-Dreyfus did was double over with laughter.“I mean, it felt like it was written. It felt like it was a horrible black comedy,” she told the outlet. “And then it sort of morphed into crying hysterically.”The star admitted that she was terrified of her diagnosis.“You just simply don’t consider it for yourself, you know, that’s sort of the arrogance of human beings,” she added. “But of course, at some point, we’re all going to bite it.”Julia Louis-Dreyfus.Max Farago for WSJ. MagazineNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Louis-Dreyfus announced she was cancer-free in October 2018 following a double mastectomy and six rounds of chemo.The actress said she used to feel immortal but now, five years after finishing treatment, she has a new approach to life and is determined to make the most of her years in remission.“I find myself living more mindfully,” she said. “It’s not like it’s yakking at me all the time, but there’s more laser focus.”Louis-Dreyfus is being honored atWSJ. Magazine’s13th annual Innovator Awards along with 6 other cultural groundbreakers on Nov. 1. For exclusive red carpet access and insider event details of the intimate, star-studded event, follow @wsjmag on Instagram and TikTok.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus.Photo:Max Farago for WSJ. Magazine
Max Farago for WSJ. Magazine
Julia Louis-Dreyfushas a changed mindset five years after survivingbreast cancer.TheVeepstar appeared on the November cover ofWSJ. Magazine— which named the actress its entertainment innovator of the year — and spoke candidly about her health journey.The 62-year-old recalled the moment she got the call from her doctor and learned she had stage 2 breast cancer,the day after winning her sixth consecutive Emmyaward in September 2017. After hanging up the phone, the first thing Louis-Dreyfus did was double over with laughter.“I mean, it felt like it was written. It felt like it was a horrible black comedy,” she told the outlet. “And then it sort of morphed into crying hysterically.”The star admitted that she was terrified of her diagnosis.“You just simply don’t consider it for yourself, you know, that’s sort of the arrogance of human beings,” she added. “But of course, at some point, we’re all going to bite it.”Julia Louis-Dreyfus.Max Farago for WSJ. MagazineNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Louis-Dreyfus announced she was cancer-free in October 2018 following a double mastectomy and six rounds of chemo.The actress said she used to feel immortal but now, five years after finishing treatment, she has a new approach to life and is determined to make the most of her years in remission.“I find myself living more mindfully,” she said. “It’s not like it’s yakking at me all the time, but there’s more laser focus.”Louis-Dreyfus is being honored atWSJ. Magazine’s13th annual Innovator Awards along with 6 other cultural groundbreakers on Nov. 1. For exclusive red carpet access and insider event details of the intimate, star-studded event, follow @wsjmag on Instagram and TikTok.
Julia Louis-Dreyfushas a changed mindset five years after survivingbreast cancer.
TheVeepstar appeared on the November cover ofWSJ. Magazine— which named the actress its entertainment innovator of the year — and spoke candidly about her health journey.
The 62-year-old recalled the moment she got the call from her doctor and learned she had stage 2 breast cancer,the day after winning her sixth consecutive Emmyaward in September 2017. After hanging up the phone, the first thing Louis-Dreyfus did was double over with laughter.
“I mean, it felt like it was written. It felt like it was a horrible black comedy,” she told the outlet. “And then it sort of morphed into crying hysterically.”
The star admitted that she was terrified of her diagnosis.
“You just simply don’t consider it for yourself, you know, that’s sort of the arrogance of human beings,” she added. “But of course, at some point, we’re all going to bite it.”
Julia Louis-Dreyfus.Max Farago for WSJ. Magazine
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
Louis-Dreyfus announced she was cancer-free in October 2018 following a double mastectomy and six rounds of chemo.
The actress said she used to feel immortal but now, five years after finishing treatment, she has a new approach to life and is determined to make the most of her years in remission.
“I find myself living more mindfully,” she said. “It’s not like it’s yakking at me all the time, but there’s more laser focus.”
Louis-Dreyfus is being honored atWSJ. Magazine’s13th annual Innovator Awards along with 6 other cultural groundbreakers on Nov. 1. For exclusive red carpet access and insider event details of the intimate, star-studded event, follow @wsjmag on Instagram and TikTok.
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