Julia Louis-Dreyfus has offered a thoughtful response to Jerry Seinfeld’s recent comments on the state of comedy, addressing his concerns about political correctness while also highlighting a different threat to artistic expression.

In a recent interview, Louis-Dreyfus pushed back on Seinfeld’s assertion that political correctness and the “extreme left” are ruining comedy. She acknowledged that while certain sensitivities are important and “don’t mean that all comedy goes out the window,” being aware of them can be a good thing. The actress noted that people complaining about political correctness can sometimes be a “red flag” for other underlying issues.

Louis-Dreyfus, best known for her role as Elaine Benes in Seinfeld, went on to say that true threats to art and creativity come from the consolidation of money and power in the entertainment industry. She explained that the siloing of studios, outlets, and distributors can stifle creative voices and make it harder for unique shows like Seinfeld to get recognized.

The award-winning actress also shared her thoughts on why a show like Seinfeld wouldn’t air today. She attributed it to the challenge of getting anything different recognized in today’s landscape, as the show featured a group of “losers hanging out,” which was unlike anything else on TV at the time.

Seinfeld, on the other hand, had a different take on the state of comedy. In his recent appearance on The New Yorker’s “Radio Hour,” he lamented the lack of funny content on TV today. He recalled a time when people could rely on classic sitcoms like Cheers and All in the Family for a good laugh, and questioned where those types of shows are now.

Seinfeld, which aired from 1989 to 1998, left an indelible mark on the comedy landscape. The show, starring Seinfeld as a fictionalized version of himself, along with Jason Alexander as George Costanza, Louis-Dreyfus as Elaine, and Michael Richards as Cosmo Kramer, won numerous Emmy Awards and remains a beloved classic.