On the 'Armchair Expert' podcast, Maya Rudolph reflects on what it was like growing up in the entertainment industry once people found out her mother was famed singer Minnie Riperton.

They were musicians,” she said, explaining that despite her parents’ success, she didn’t get a leg up. “They weren't actors.”

Before her early death at 31, Riperton released five albums: 1970’s Come to My Garden record, 1974’s Perfect Angel, 1975’s Adventures in Paradise, 1977’s Stay in Line and 1979’s Minnie. Her sixth and final album, 1980’s Love Lives Forever, was released posthumously.

Maya Rudolph is considering having a go at stand-up comedy as a "fun experiment". Despite her comedy chops, the former Saturday Night Live cast member has never performed a stand-up routine because she thinks it is "very naked" and exposing.

Comedian and actress Maya Rudolph has spoken out about her famous parents and insisted that their fame didn't help her career