Kaitlin Olson: podcast appearances and interviews

Kaitlin Willow Olson McElhenney is an American actress and comedian born on August 18, 1975. She is best known for her role as Deandra "Sweet Dee" Reynolds in the FX/FXX comedy series It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, a role she has played since 2005. Olson has also portrayed Morgan Gillory in the ABC crime comedy drama series High Potential, starting in 2024. Her television career includes recurring roles such as Becky in the HBO sitcom Curb Your Enthusiasm, which she appeared in from 2000 to 2020, and Deborah "DJ" Vance Jr. in the HBO Max comedy-drama series Hacks, from 2021 to 2026. She starred as Mackenzie "Mickey" Molng in the Fox comedy series The Mick during 2017 and 2018. Olson’s film appearances include roles in Leap Year, The Heat, Finding Dory, and Champions. She received her first Primetime Emmy Award nomination for her role as Cricket Melfi in the Quibi comedy series Flipped in 2020. Olson has earned additional Emmy nominations for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series in 2022, 2024, and 2026 for her work on Hacks. Her extensive career spans comedy television and film, earning her critical recognition and multiple nominations for her performances.