What Ever Happened to the Cast of Maude?

After Taxi, Rhea Perlman achieved legendary sitcom fame as Carla Tortelli on Cheers, earning multiple Emmy Awards and solidifying her reputation as one of television’s funniest and most distinctive character actresses. She has continued working steadily in film and TV, including Matilda and The Mindy Project.

Perlman remains a beloved figure in comedy. Her Taxi legacy lives on through Zena Sherman’s warmth and wit — a role that proved even minor characters could have major heart, and that love, no matter how chaotic, could still feel deeply human.