Iris Apatow Has Been Acting Since She Was 5

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Born into Hollywood royalty, Iris Apatow has been making a name for herself since the tender age of five. The 2007 romcom "Knocked Up" was Apatow's introduction to acting via the mentorship of her parents, Judd Apatow (the film's director) and Leslie Mann, who played her onscreen mom. For most of their childhood, she and her big sis, Maude Apatow (who fans may recognize as Lexi from "Euphoria") were joined at the hip, often playing onscreen sisters. In more recent years, however, they've expanded their portfolios.

Apatow's first solo adventure without her mom or sister was as Arya Hopkins, a spoiled kid actress on Netflix's comedy series "Love." The TV show ran for three seasons from 2016 to 2018. After taking a brief hiatus from acting during high school, Apatow is now teaming up with her parents once again in Netflix's "The Bubble." Directed by Judd Apatow, the 2022 comedy follows a fictional cast as they enter a quarantine bubble amid a COVID-19 outbreak in hopes of shooting their movie, "Cliff Beasts 6," without catching the virus. Starring alongside Mann, Apatow plays Krystal Kris, a viral TikTok dancer who's brought on set to teach choreography and promote the film.

Known for her wicked comedic timing, Apatow's future in Hollywood looks very bright. Keep reading to learn more about this rising star, including which A-list celebrity is her real-life roommate and why she calls Maude Apatow "Town Yeller."

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She Made Her Acting Debut at Age 5

Apatow was just 5 years old when she made her acting debut alongside her older sister Maude in "Knocked Up." The comedy was a family affair, with her father, Judd Apatow, directing and Leslie Mann and Maude playing her onscreen mother and sister, respectively. The Apatow sisters went on to star as the daughters of their mother's character in "Funny People" and "This is 40," both of which were also directed by their dad. In a behind-the-scenes clip of "This is 40," Judd shared that many of the arguments Iris and Maude have on screen are inspired by real-life conversations and fights they have off screen.

She and Maude Don't Think Their Dad Is Funny
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She and Maude Don't Think Their Dad Is Funny

The teen years are when things start changing between fathers and daughters, Apatow warned TV host Conan O'Brien on late-night show "Conan" in 2017. He recalled a moment when his daughters essentially told him that he had forever ruined comedy for them: "Dad, I hate your jokes so much that sometimes my friends make jokes, which are funny, but I don't laugh because you make jokes." Apatow also shared the nickname his daughters gave him after he used his "Hi, this is Judd Apatow" line to score last-minute dinner reservations. "She keeps calling me this name that's really harsh, might be true though . . . Hollywood D*ck."

Her Roommate Is Olivia Rodrigo
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Her Roommate Is Olivia Rodrigo

While appearing on "The Drew Barrymore Show" to talk about her latest project, "The Bubble," Apatow talked about living with her best friend and roommate, Olivia Rodrigo. She revealed that "Sex and the City" movie nights are a frequent occurrence in their household and that they love hosting "Euphoria" watch parties. From tea parties and matching heart tattoos to supporting one another's endeavors, these two are the definition of friendship goals.

She's Dating Ryder Robinson, Kate Hudson's Son

Apatow and Ryder Robinson, the son of musician Chris Robinson and actor Kate Hudson, made their relationship Instagram official on Valentine's Day earlier this year. While the dating news took fans by surprise, Apatow revealed during an appearance on "The Drew Barrymore Show" that they've actually "been together for a while." "He's just been such a lovely angel in my life," she told Barrymore. "It's nice to come to somebody that just wants you to be happy, and seeing what can be a healthy [relationship] is really nice. [It's] very, very refreshing. And he makes me very happy, and I love him a lot."

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She Plays Finn Wolfhard's Love Interest in Spendtime Palace's "Sonora" Music Video

The music video for Spendtime Palace's "Sonora" marked "Stranger Things" actor Finn Wolfhard's music video co-directorial debut. Apatow portrays Wolfhard's love interest in the six-minute feature: when her threatening father gets in the way of their blossoming relationship, she sneaks out in the middle of the night to meet up with Wolfhard at a party.

Iris Says That in Her Famous Family, She's the Most Likely to Forget Her Lines

While playing Final Five: Family Edition on "The Drew Barrymore Show," Apatow was given different superlatives to assign to her family members. When asked which of the Apatows is most likely to forget their lines on set, the actor laughed, "Me!"

During the game, Apatow labeled her big sister as "most likely to spill a secret" — hence why she nicknamed Maude "Town Yeller." "She has no — " Apatow said, pretending to zip her lips shut. "I call her the Town Yeller because she literally tells everybody anything I say to her."

Britney Spears Was Her "Pop Star Alter Ego" For "The Bubble"
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Britney Spears Was Her "Pop Star Alter Ego" For "The Bubble"

Apatow's "The Bubble" character, a viral TikTok dancer named Krystal Kris, was somewhat inspired by pop star sensation and dance legend Britney Spears. "I was told I had to live up to Britney standards, which is not possible," Apatow revealed during a cast interview on "The Kelly Clarkson Show." "We all had our different pop star alter egos. I don't even think [the other cast members] knew they had them." Keegan-Michael Key said he later found out that his alter ego was Patti LaBelle.