Rudolph was born on July 27, 1972, in Gainesville, Florida, to singer Minnie Riperton (1947–1979) and composer Richard Rudolph. Her mother was African-American and her father is Jewish. Her paternal grandfathe… See more

Rudolph was in the improv troupe the Groundlings, where she met future Saturday Night Live cast member Will Forte. She joined the cast of Saturday Night Live as a featured player for the final three episodes o… See more

Rudolph has been in a relationship with filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson since 2001. They live in the San Fernando Valley with their four children. See more