"Funny People" premiere held in Los Angeles
Judd Apatow (R) writer/director/producer of the motion picture dramatic comedy "Funny People", poses with his wife, cast member Leslie Mann, and their daughters Maude (L) and Iris, also cast members in the film, at the premiere of the film in Los Angeles on July 20, 2009. (UPI Photo/Jim Ruymen)
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