Veep’s Julia Louis-Dreyfus set to host panel with female governors during DNC

Veep star Julia Louis-Dreyfus is scheduled to host a panel discussion with several high-profile Democratic women and the upcoming party convention next week.

The Emmy-award-winning actress will chair the panel alongside members of the Democratic Governors Association during the 2024 Democratic National Convention.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the event is scheduled for August 21 – the third day of the convention.

Louis-Dreyfus previously played the role of Selina Meyer, vice president of the United States, in Armando Iannucci’s hit political satire series Veep. The show, and her character have reentered the spotlight recently due to a number of apparent similarities between storylines on the show, and real-life events.

At the DNC panel, the actress will be joined by the eight female Democratic governors.

Attendees are set to include; Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs, Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly, Maine Gov. Janet Mills, Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek.

In a statement shared with The Hollywood Reporter, Louis-Dreyfus said she was “honored” to be hosting the panel, describing the governors’ voices as “essential.”

“I’m honored to host this conversation with America’s Democratic women governors while our party comes together to celebrate in Chicago,” the statement read.

“Throughout their time in office, Democratic women governors have made history, changed the conversation surrounding women in executive roles, and gotten big things done for the good people of their states.

“They’ve shattered marble ceilings and demonstrated excellent leadership. Their voices are essential. I’m looking forward to our