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Jerry Seinfeld: the controversy behind the comedy

The ‘Seinfeld’ star turns 72 on April 29

Jerry Seinfeld: the controversy behind the comedy
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17/04/2026 12:00 ‧ 20 hours ago | StarsInsider

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Jerry Seinfeld was born in New York in 1954 and found his love for comedy at a young age. He went on to become a stand-up star and create the beloved sitcom ‘Seinfeld.’ Now in his seventies, he is a comedy legend and a billionaire. But it hasn’t all been smooth sailing, and there have been a fair few controversies along the way.

At the height of his fame, Seinfeld dated a girl who was still in high school. He was also involved in a highly-publicized affair, has been a very vocal supporter of Israel, and has made comments that have caused such intense backlash that people have walked out of his shows. 

So, who is the real Jerry Seinfeld? Click on to find out. 

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