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Who is Maya Erskine?
NOT only did Maya Erskine garner fame for her acting roles across film and television, but she also earned acclaim for her work behind the scenes.
Maya amassed a following after starring in, as well as writing, many movies and TV shows, which is why fans are curious to know more about her.
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Who is Maya Erskine?
Born on May 7, 1987, Maya Erskine is an American actress whose early life was centered in Los Angeles, California.
She rose to prominence during the 2010s after appearing in Man Seeking Woman, Plus One, and Michael Bolton's Big, Sexy, Holiday Special.
Maya also starred alongside Amy Poehler, Tina Fey, and Maya Rudolph in Amy's directorial debut, Wine Country.
From 2019 to 2021, the actress teamed up with her friend Anna Konkle to co-create the Hulu comedy series, PEN15.
Maya is slated to take on one of the leading parts opposite Donald Glover in the television adaptation of the blockbuster movie, Mr. and Mrs. Smith.
The original motion picture from 2005 starred Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, and Vince Vaughn.
The TV series will premiere on February 2, 2024, on Amazon Prime.
Maya's co-star, Donald Glover, told of her casting: "She’s dope. It’s exciting. I really love the show."
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Is Maya married and does she have children?
In September 2019, Maya confirmed her relationship with her future fiancé, Michael Angarano.
Similar to his fianceé, Michael is an actor who took on roles on TV and the big screen.
He appeared on Will & Grace, This Is Us, and Maya's series PEN15.
Michael is also a part of the cast for Christopher Nolan's upcoming biographical film, Oppenheimer.
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The pair announced their engagement and first pregnancy on November 2, 2020.
In May 2021, Maya and Michael broke the news that they welcomed their first child together - a son named Leon Frederick - earlier that year.
The actress disclosed to : "I found out at Michael's parents' house in late July."
"I told Anna [Konkle] once I went to the doctor to confirm, so I think that was August."
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Maya, who was pregnant at the same time as PEN15 co-creator and bestie Anna Konkle, also told Vogue: "I had told her that Michael and I were going to start trying."
"And then told her in person, socially distanced at a park, and then told all our friends in the ocean as a wave overtook us—again, socially distanced at the beach. It was very dramatic."
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