what nationality is maya rudolph

Maya Rudolph is an American actress and comedian. She was born on July 27, 1972, in Gainesville, Florida, and raised in Southern California. Her parents are both of African-American and Puerto Rican descent. Maya began her career as a cast member on Saturday Night Live from 2000 to 2007. She has since starred in numerous films and television shows, including "Bridesmaids," "The Good Place," and "Big Mouth."