Actress and comedian Janeane Garofalo, 62, was recently spotted by paparazzi while walking in New York City.
The photos, which were released by The Daily Mail, showed Garofalo wearing a graphic T-shirt, torn in an edgy manner, allowing her arm tattoos to be on full display. The Saturday Night Live alum also had on Adidas track pants, black tennis shoes, aviator sunglasses with pink-tinted lenses, and multiple colorful bracelets.
Throughout her four decades in Hollywood, Garofalo had starring roles in several memorable films, such as Reality Bites (1994), Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion (1997), and The Truth About Cats & Dogs (1996).
In a 2013 interview with George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight, Garofalo discussed her career. She said she was happy working as a stand-up comic, as it was something she had wanted to pursue “since [she] was in high school.” She also said while she enjoys acting, “it’s quite debilitating to audition for things and be rejected constantly.” In addition, Garofalo noted that she has been fired from projects, including Reality Bites.
“I was fired from Reality Bites and rehired. And I was threatened to be fired from Truth About Cats and Dogs, and if it weren’t for Winona [Ryder] and Uma [Thurman], I would have been. They went to bat for me in both those cases,” said the Emmy-nominated actress.
Garofalo went on to say that she “need[s] validation from others,” which makes it painful to be in an industry where her “career is not in [her] control.”
“In the ’90s, I had a lot of opportunities. That’s not been the case since about 2002, and it hurts my feelings terribly. Because I want to be accepted. I want to be thought of for roles,” said Garofalo during the 2013 interview.
Garofalo also explained that she didn’t intend to make a career out of portraying sardonic characters. She said she was directed to “behave” in a sarcastic, surly manner for her role as Paula in The Larry Sanders Show, which had a six-season run until 1998. According to Garofalo, her portrayal of Paula is the reason she was typecast as a sarcastic character.
This story was originally published by Parade on Oct 5, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Parade as a Preferred Source by clicking here.