Julia Louis-Dreyfus is opening up about being recognized as her Seinfeld character, Elaine, while in labor.

For this week’s episode of the actress’ podcast, Wiser Than Me, she sat down with Ina Garten to talk about the cook’s longtime career. Toward the end of the conversation, the women discussed how, in their respective careers, people sometimes expect them to be like their onscreen personas and feel like they know them.

“I think particularly with television, with computer, I should say, I mean everybody’s watching it on all these other devices. But you’re in their home,” Louis-Dreyfus told Garten, pointing out that she probably has a similar experience with her show. “You’re in their home so they feel relaxed with your presence,” she continued, as Garten added, “And they feel like you’re a friend.”

The Veep star agreed and noted it can be “lovely” when fans see you that way,...