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Here's what the star-studded voice cast of Netflix's 'Big Mouth' looks like in real life

A still of "Big Mouth."
"Big Mouth" season eight premieres on Friday.

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  • Netflix's "Big Mouth" eighth and final season is available to stream on Netflix.
  • The series has featured several stars, including Natasha Lyonne, Megan Thee Stallion, and Jordan Peele.
  • Here's a look at the star-studded cast and who they play.

After eight seasons and over 200 guest stars, the adult animated franchise "Big Mouth" premiered its final season on Friday.

Though it never reached the viewership numbers of behemoths like "Bridgerton" or "Stranger Things," it's one of the streamer's longest running original scripted shows.

Across eight years, the series has won five Emmys and inspired the 2022 spin-off, "Human Resources." Season eight concludes the series, which was created by Nick Kroll, his childhood best friendΒ Andrew Goldberg, Jennifer Flackett, and Mark Levin.

The season follows a group of teens entering Bridgeton High School and having to rediscover their identities in the new school.

As with previous seasons, the teens' hormones, feelings, and mental illnesses are personified through various creatures that appear to help guide the teens through the ups and downs of puberty.

Nick Kroll plays Nick and Maury.
A composite image showing animated monster and child with a picture of Nick Kroll in a white suit in the center.
Nick Kroll plays numerous characters in "Big Mouth."

Courtesy of Netflix / Charley Gallay / Getty Images for Netflix

Kroll played several human characters, including Nick Birch, the series' lead character, who was inspired by Kroll's childhood.

Kroll also played Lola Skumpy and Coach Steve, Andrew's hormone monster, Maury, and Nick's hormone monster, Rick.

Kroll is known for starring in the FX comedy "The League," creating and starring in his own sketch series "Kroll Show," and creating the "Big Mouth" spinoff series "Human Resources."

John Mulaney plays Andrew Glouberman.
A composite image showing John Mulaney wearing a white shirt, a tie and putting his hands behind his head next to an animated photo of a child wearing glasses.
John Mulaney plays Andrew, who is inspired by series co-creator Andrew Goldberg.

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Andrew Glouberman, a boy obsessed with masturbation, is Nick Birch's best friend who joins him on his adventure through puberty.

John Mulaney, a comedian and former "Saturday Night Live" writer, plays the character. Mulaney has starred in other animated movies, including "Puss in Boots: The Last Wish" and "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse."

Jessi Klein plays Jessi Glaser.
A composite image of a woman wearing sunglasses and a green dress and an animated girl smiling.
Jessi Klein is a producer and writer.

Charley Gallay / Getty Images for Netflix / Courtesy of Netflix

Jessi Klein plays Jessi Glaser, a close friend of Nick and Andrew's who explores her sexuality and struggles with depression and her parents' divorce.

Klein is best known for her writing and producing work, having previously produced "Inside Amy Schumer," "Transparent," and "Dead to Me."

Maya Rudolph plays Connie LaCienega and Diane Birch.
A composite image of Maya Rudolph in formal navy outfit and an animated monster.
Maya Rudolph has won four Emmys for her performance as Connie.

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Maya Rudolph plays two characters in the series β€” Connie LaCienega, the hormone monster for Jessi, and Diane Birch, Nick's mother.

Rudolph, who rose to fame as a cast member on "Saturday Night Live," has won four primetime Emmy Awards for her performance in "Big Mouth" and has starred in numerous movies and TV shows, including "Bridesmaids,"Β "The Good Place," and "The Lego Movie 2."

Ayo Edebiri plays Missy Foreman-Greenwald.
A composite image showing Ayo Edebiri in a yellow dress and an animated girl wearing braces.
Ayo Edebiri played Missy from seasons five to eight.

Charley Gallay / Getty Images for Netflix / Courtesy of Netflix

Missy is a nerdy biracial classmate of Andrew, Jessi, and Nick's.

In the first four seasons, Jenny Slate voiced the character, but she stepped down from the role in 2020, announcing on Instagram that black people should play black characters.

Slate was replaced with Ayo Edebiri as Missy began to explore her Black identity in the show.

Edebiri is best known for her breakout roles in the 2020s in "Bottoms" and "The Bear."

Thandiwe Newton plays Mona.
A composite image of Thandiwe Newton in a gold and silver dress and an animated picture of a monster.
Thandiwe Newton plays a British hormone monster.

Rodin Eckenroth / Film Magic / Getty / Courtesy of Netflix

Thandiwe Newton played Missy's British hormone monster, Mona.

Newton is known for starring in "Westworld," "Mission: Impossible II," and "Solo: A Star Wars Story."

Jason Mantzoukas plays Jay Bilzerian.
A composite image of Jason Mantzoukas wearing a white shirt and jacket next to an animated child.
Jason Mantzoukas is known for playing chaotic characters like Jay.

Charley Gallay / Getty Images for Netflix / Courtesy of Netflix

Jay Bilzerian, a sex-obsessed bisexual boy, is another friend of Andrew, Nick, and Jessi's.

Mantzoukas is a comedian who has previously played equally wacky characters in "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," "The Good Place," and "The League."

Andrew Rannells plays Matthew MacDell.
A composite image of Andrew Rannells wearing a cream shirt and tweed jacket next to an animated boy.
Andrew Rannells is the voice behind Matthew.

Charley Gallay / Getty Images for Netflix

Matthew MacDell, a gossipy gay student, was initially a secondary character in the first few seasons but became one of the main characters after season 3, developing relationships with Jay and Jessi.

Broadway and screen actor Andrew Rannells has starred in "The Prom" and "Girls" and has a vibrant voice-acting career, appearing on shows like "Sonic X," "PokΓ©mon," and "Invincible."

David Thewlis plays The Shame Wizard.
A composite image of David Thewlis and an animated man with a scar on his face.
David Thewlis plays a spectre known as The Shame Wizard.

Lisa Maree Williams / Getty Images / Courtesy of Netflix

David Thewlis joined the cast in season two as the Shame Wizard, who will mock and bully the children to amplify their shame around their mistakes.

Thewlis previously starred in multiple "Harry Potter" movies, "Wonder Woman," and "The Theory of Everything."

Jean Smart plays Depression Kitty.
A composite image of Jean Smart in a sheer black dress next to an animated purple giant cat.
Jean Smart played Depression Kitty since season two.

Frazer Harrison / Getty Images / Courtesy of Netflix

Depression Kitty first shows up in season two after Jessi starts to develop strong negative emotions amid her parents' divorce. Since then, Depression Kitty has made a few appearances across the show.

Jean Smart, an Emmy-winning actor who stars in "Hacks," played Depression Kitty.

Maria Bamford plays Tito the Anxiety Mosquito.
A composite image of Maria Bamford wearing glasses, a necklace, and a T-shirt next to an animated mosquito.
Tito (Maria Bamford) has had recurring appearances since season four.

Dia Dipasupil / Getty Images / Courtesy of Netflix.

Tito the Anxiety Mosquito embodies the children's anxiety, first appearing in season four.

Comedian Maria Bamford is known for her comedy specials as well as her Netflix show "Lady Dynamite."

Zazie Beetz plays Danni.
A compiste Image of Zazie Beetz wearing a necklace and black dress next to an animated still of a girl.
Zazie Beetz only starred in season 7.

Amy Sussman / Getty Images / Netflix

Danni is a student Nick meets in season seven when considering attending a private school.

Zazie Beetz is known for her roles in "Atlanta," "Deadpool 2," "Joker," and "Bullet Train."

Megan Thee Stallion plays Megan.
A composite image of Megan Thee Stallion wearing a red dress and matching earrings next to an animated monster.
Megan Thee Stallion made a cameo in "Big Mouth" season 7 as Megan the hormone monstress.

David Crotty / Patrick McMullan via Getty Images / Netflix

In season seven, Megan Thee Stallion guest stars as Megan, a hormone monster for Danni.

Megan Thee Stallion is better known for her rapping career, though she has also starred in Disney+'s "She-Hulk: Attorney At Law" and the 2023 movie "Dicks: The Musical."

Jordan Peele plays the ghost of Duke Ellington.
A composite image of Jordan Peele in a purple suit next to an animated ghost in a red robe.
The ghost of Duke Ellington (Jordan Peele) was a major supporting character in the first few seasons.

Unique Nicole / WireImage / Netflix

One of Nick's friends is the ghost of jazz pianist Duke Ellington, who lives in the teen's attic.

Jordan Peele is the voice behind the ghost. He also played Missy's father, Cyrus Foreman-Greenwald.

Peele is an Oscar-winning horror director and comedy actor best known for directing "Get Out," "Nope," and "Us" and starring in "Key and Peele."

Brian Tyree Henry plays Elijah.
A composite image showing Brian Tyree Henry in a white shirt and fur coat next to an animated child.
Brian Tyree Henry joined the cast in season six.

Jamie McCarthy / Getty Images / Netflix

Elijah, an asexual Christian student, appears in seasons six and seven, building a relationship with Missy. They broke up after graduating from middle school.

Brian Tyree Henry, known for his roles in "Atlanta," "Bullet Train," and Marvel's "Eternals," plays Elijah. Henry has voice acting experience from starring in the "Spider-Verse" movies as Miles Morales' father, Jefferson.

Natasha Lyonne plays Ms. Dunn.
A composite image of Natasha Lyonne in a red dress next to an animated still of a bus with a woman's head at the front.
Natasha Lyonne stars as a sex-ed teacher in "Big Mouth" season eight.

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Natasha Lyonne guest stars in the final season as sex-ed teacher Ms. Dunn. Lyonne has also made cameos in previous seasons playing Suzette Saint James, Jay's pillow girlfriend, and Nadia Vulvokov, the character Lyonne plays in Netflix's "Russian Doll."

Lyonne is best known for starring in "American Pie," "Orange is the New Black," and "Poker Face."

Ali Wong plays Ali.
A composite image showing Ali Wong in a sparkly dress and an animated girl on a bed.
Ali Wong joined the cast in season three, playing a transfer student.

Jeff Kravitz / FilmMagic via Getty Images

Ali Wong joined "Big Mouth" in season three, playing the pansexual transfer student Ali.

Wong is a comedian who has previously starred in other Netflix originals like "Beef" and "Always Be My Maybe."

Keke Palmer plays Rochelle.
A composite image showing Keke Palmer with a ginger wig and a black and gold dress next to an animated bug holding a champagne glass.
Keke Palmer is the voice actor behind the "Big Mouth" character Rochelle.

Emma McIntyre / WireImage / Courtesy of Netflix

"Big Mouth" season five introduced the concept of Hateworms and Lovebugs, who strengthen the children's emotions. Rochelle, played by Keke Palmer, was Missy's Hateworm but later transformed into her Lovebug.

Palmer is best known for starring in "True Jackson, VP," "One of Them Days," and "Nope."

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Marjorie Taylor Greene beefs with Elon Musk's AI chatbot: 'The judgement seat belongs to GOD'

Marjorie Taylor Greene
"Grok is left leaning and continues to spread fake news and propaganda," Greene wrote.

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  • Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is feuding with Grok, a chatbot created by Elon Musk's xAI.
  • "The judgement seat belongs to GOD, not you," she wrote.
  • It came after the AI chatbot called her Christian beliefs into question.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has it out for Grok.

The Georgia Republican lit into the AI chatbot, which was created by Elon Musk's xAI and is available to users on X, on Friday after it called her Christian beliefs into question.

"The judgement seat belongs to GOD, not you a non-human AI platform," Greene wrote. "Grok is left leaning and continues to spread fake news and propaganda."

The congresswoman also offered a warning about AI chatbots in general, saying: "When people give up their own discernment, stop seeking the truth, and depend on AI to analyze information, they will be lost."

In response to a post from a user asking whether Greene was "really a Christian," the chatbot said that the question was "subjective," mentioning the congresswoman's prior association with the QAnon conspiracy theory and her self-declared status as a Christian nationalist.

.@grok the judgement seat belongs to GOD, not you a non-human AI platform.

Grok is left leaning and continues to spread fake news and propaganda.

When people give up their own discernment, stop seeking the truth, and depend on AI to analyze information, they will be lost. https://t.co/R0MYSlp2YI pic.twitter.com/36TtpAKYcp

β€” Marjorie Taylor Greene πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ (@mtgreenee) May 23, 2025

While Greene contends that Groke has a left-leaning bias β€” a contention that many make about AI β€” the chatbot took a different turn recently, bringing up the topic of "white genocide" in South Africa in response to unrelated inquiries.

And according to documents previously obtained by BI, xAI has been training the chatbot specifically to avoid being "woke" like other chat bots. "The general idea seems to be that we're training the MAGA version of ChatGPT," one xAI worker told BI in February.

Spokespeople for Greene and xAI did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

The congresswoman has also previously praised Grok, writing on X in September that she was "impressed how much Grok knows"

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What will Jony Ive's ChatGPT device be? We rounded up the best guesses on what he's cooking up for OpenAI.

Here's Jony Ive
Former Apple design chief Jony Ive sold his hardware startup io to OpenAI for nearly $6.5 billion.

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  • Former Apple design chief Jony Ive and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman are building a mystery ChatGPT device.
  • The interwebs have come alive with gadget guesses, renders, and memes.
  • OpenAI is trying to challenge Apple and Google by redefining AI interaction with new hardware.

Let's get something out of the way first: nobody really knows what former Apple design chief Jony Ive and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman are building.

That hasn't stopped the internet from bursting at the seams with wild guesses, gorgeous renders, speculative hot takes, and a healthy dose of meme-fueled imagination.

So, what is this mystery device that Ive is cooking up for OpenAI's ChatGPT? A screenless wearable? A next-gen smart assistant? A pocketable AI oracle? A glorified paperweight?

Here's our roundup of the best guesses β€” serious, speculative, satirical, and everything in between. Thank you to my Business Insider colleagues for contributing to this Friday's fun.

Serious Guesses: Industry Analyst Weighs In

OK fine. We'll start with some serious ideas.

TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo is a credible source in the tech hardware and supply-chain space, especially when it comes to Apple. His take on the Ive-OpenAI gadget is valuable:

  • Form Factor: Think small. Maybe iPod Shuffle-sized. Portable, minimal, and delightfully Ive-ish.
  • Wearable: One of the use cases includes wearing it around your neck. Shades of sci-fi, Star Trek, or perhaps a Tamagotchi on steroids?
  • No Screen: It will have cameras and mics for environmental awareness but no display. The idea is to not add another screen to our lives.
  • Companion Device: It will connect to your smartphone or laptop for processing and visual output.
  • Production Timeline: Mass production is expected in 2027, giving us plenty of time for more leaks, renders, and conspiracy theories.

Kuo suggested on X that the announcement was timed to shift attention away from Google I/O. OpenAI positioned this as a new hardware-software narrative, riding the trend of "physical AI."

He also referenced a great quote from former Apple fellow Alan Kay: "People who are really serious about software should make their own hardware." That's exactly what Altman and OpenAI are trying to do here.

Clues from Altman and WSJ

Sam Altman
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.

Kim Hong-Ji/REUTERS

The Wall Street Journal reported this week that Altman offered OpenAI staff a preview of the devices he's building with Ive:

  • The device was described as an AI "companion." Altman wants to ship 100 million of them on day one.
  • It will be aware of its surroundings and fit in your pocket or sit on your desk.
  • It's not a phone or smart glasses. Ive reportedly wasn't keen on a wearable, though the final design may still flirt with that concept.
  • Altman said the device should be the third major object on your desk, alongside a MacBook and iPhone.
  • There will be a "family of devices," and Altman even floated the idea of mailing subscribers new ChatGPT-powered computers.

They aim to shift away from screen-based interaction and rethink what AI companionship really means in a day-to-day human context.

Renders, memes, and vibes

The brilliant designer Ben Geskin imagined several cool form factors on X, including this circular disc.

io pic.twitter.com/bcpyixWcle

β€” Ben Geskin (@BenGeskin) May 23, 2025

Geskin's ideas blend Apple-grade minimalism with futuristic whimsy, perfectly on brand for Jony Ive.

  • Some smart glasses, because of course.
  • A dangly dongle, equal parts techie and jewelry.
  • Square/rectangular objects with eerie elegance.

What form factor do you think makes the most sense for OpenAI’s first AI device? I’m all in for glasses πŸ‘“ https://t.co/1dTUhuJ1uW pic.twitter.com/FG2Rw8WNFn

β€” Ben Geskin (@BenGeskin) May 21, 2025

Echoing Geskin, another user on X proposed a disc-shaped device, sleek enough to pass as a high-end coaster or futuristic hockey puck. Think of it as an AI desk companion, quietly listening and gently glowing.

Got the scoop on Jony Ive is cooking over at OpenAI. πŸ˜… pic.twitter.com/Q3pkRVTg4q

β€” Basic Apple Guy (@BasicAppleGuy) May 22, 2025

One BI colleague mentioned a smart ChatGPT lamp, possibly inspired by "The Sopranos" episode where the FBI bugs Tony's basement. Funny, but not impossible. After all, a lamp fits Altman's desk-friendly criteria.

The Sopranos Tony Soprano pool
Tony Soprano in HBO's long-running mob drama "The Sopranos."

Anthony Neste/The LIFE Images Collection/Getty Images

Another X user joked that the device could resemble those emergency pendants worn by older adults β€” "Help! I've fallen and I can't get up!" β€” but with ChatGPT instead of a nurse. A brutal meme, but it raises a valid point: If the device is meant to be always-on, context-aware, and worn, why not market it to older users, too?

Although, if this is for the olds, should it use Google Gemini instead? Burn!

The first AI pendant pic.twitter.com/mRZcEmE5My

β€” @levelsio (@levelsio) May 23, 2025

X user Peter Hu proposed an AI-powered nail clipper. Yes, it's absurd, and no, it doesn't make sense. But the design? Low-key fire.

The Open AI nail cutter was a personal request from me

Thanks Jony Ive pic.twitter.com/0QwHlvNof8

β€” Peter Hu (@VeltIntern) May 23, 2025

Here's mocked up a vape pen with a ChatGPT twist. Inhale wisdom, exhale existential dread.

Holy shit, an AI vape.

Jony Ive has done it again. pic.twitter.com/t5kgu7vZHZ

β€” tweet davidson (@andykreed) May 23, 2025

Some of the most surreal concepts look like direct plugs into your skull. There's a "Matrix" or "Severance" vibe here, suggesting a future where ChatGPT lives in your head like a helpful parasite.

Jony Ive & Sam Altman’s new Open AI device pic.twitter.com/eRM0uPyASA

β€” Gigi B (@GBallarani) May 23, 2025

This one also looks painful in a different way.

🚨 Leaked: OpenAI’s revolutionary new IO device 🚨

It ushers in a new era, which OpenAI is calling "internal computing"

βœ… Always listening - builds real-time context from your life
βœ… Communicates via subtle vibrations - private, silent, discreet
βœ… Worn internally - avoids… pic.twitter.com/D8cgkqwEws

β€” Nic (@nicohdotxyz) May 23, 2025

This one below is cute!

The new revolutionary AI device by Jony Ive. pic.twitter.com/6JsWz8rSvV

β€” Borriss (@_Borriss_) May 22, 2025

I asked ChatGPT to take a guess. The answer was not impressive. No wonder OpenAI paid $6.5 billion for Ive's hardware design startup.

ChatGPT guesses what device Jony Ive is designing for OpenAI
ChatGPT guesses what device Ive is designing for OpenAI.

Alistair Barr/ChatGPT

This last one is a Silicon Valley insider joke. It's also a warning that it's extremely hard to replace smartphones as the go-to tech gadget. It's a riff on the Humane pin, an AI device that bombed already.

SCOOP: Leaked photo of OpenAI’s new hardware product with Jony Ive. It looks to be a stamp-sized AI device with a camera that pins to a shirt and a user can interact with by voice or e-ink. More to come. pic.twitter.com/RXMPFXnmbS

β€” Trung Phan (@TrungTPhan) May 22, 2025

Can OpenAI compete with Apple and Google?

This device matters beyond its shape because of what it represents. Right now, Apple and Google dominate the interface layer of computing through iOS and Android devices. If OpenAI wants to define how people interact with ChatGPT, it needs a hardware beachhead.

Humane's AI pin tried and failed. The Rabbit R1 got roasted. The jury's still out on Meta's Ray-Bans. Can Ive and Altman actually crack the code?

Knowing Ive, we'll probably be surprised no matter what. The real product could be something no one predicted.

The race to define the next major computing interface is officially on. With Ive and Altman teaming up, OpenAI is making a major bet that how we interact with AI is just as important as what AI can do.

When the curtain lifts, and Ive whispers "aluminium" in a design video, jaws will probably drop, and competitors will scramble.

Until then, keep your renders weird, your guesses wild, and your brain tuned in to BI. We'll be here to cover every hilarious, ambitious, and brilliant twist along the way.

See you in 2027.

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GOP and Dems agree: "Big, beautiful bill" key to 2026 midterms

Republicans and Democrats are at odds over nearly everything in President Trump's reconciliation bill, but they are in strange agreement that the 2026 election will be contested over the provisions contained within its 1,000+ pages.

Why it matters: The 215-214 vote Thursday sets up 18 months of trench warfare to define the bill's impact on Medicaid, tax rates and the southern border.


  • For Republicans, it's taxes, the border and health care for undocumented migrants.
  • For Democrats, it's Medicaid, SNAP and tax cuts for the rich.

πŸ‘€ "It's a vote that every single vulnerable House Republican will come to regret next year," thundered a Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee memo.

  • "The DCCC will use their words against them over and over again like the albatross it is."

The other side: The National Republican Campaign Committee has already launched a five-figure ad hitting its early targets, including Rep. Adam Gray (D-Calif.).

  • "Illegals get freebies, you get the bill," the narrator intones. "Tell Adam Gray: Help Americans, not illegal immigrants."
  • Its own strategy memo claimed, "House Democrats just gave Republicans a generational opportunity to go on offense."

Zoom out: Rarely does a singular vote define an entire election cycle.

  • One exception was former President Clinton's 1993 omnibus budget bill, which passed 218-216, with all 175 House Republicans opposed.
  • A late "yes" vote from Rep. Marjorie Margolies-Mezvinsky, a freshman from Pennsylvania (and Chelsea Clinton's future mother-in-law), hounded her and led directly to her defeat in 1994.
  • The GOP picked up 54 seats and the majority for the first time in 40 years.

Zoom in: As the November 2026 election gets closer, the ad buys will get bigger, but the subject matter is likely to stay the same.

  • The Democratic strategy is clear: Accuse Republicans of stripping millions of Americans of Medicaid and leaving millions of children in danger of losing their school lunches.
  • Republicans will answer the Medicaid charge, in part, by trying to change the subject and accuse Democrats of wanting to provide health care to undocumented immigrants.
  • They will claim Democrats voted for a tax increase and failed to help secure the southern border.

The bottom line: The election cycle is still early. Other potential events β€” a war, a recession, or (say) a global pandemic β€” can always subsume a single vote and make the current issue set look small.

  • But ad-makers on both sides have plenty of material to mine in the House-passed bill and paint vulnerable members as heartless, clueless or both.

People are buying up used Teslas as the average sale price dips

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Tesla gained more share in the used-EV market in April.

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  • Tesla's used-EV sales grew by 27% in April, per Cox Automotive data, and the average sale price fell 1.8%.
  • While some Tesla owners have said they plan to sell over vandalism concerns or Elon Musk's politics, analysts pointed to Tesla's EV dominance and aging lineup as the key factors.
  • Tesla's market share of new EVs increased by over 3% in April, driven by sales of the Model Y, which was recently refreshed.

There's been a rise in people listing their Teslas this year, and it looks like many of the vehicles are finding buyers as the average resale price dipped slightly last month.

Data released on Wednesday from Cox Automotive indicates that the number of used Teslas sold increased by 27% month-over-month in April. The increase brought the automaker's share of the used-car market to an estimated 47%. Chevrolet and Ford followed, with 8.9% and 6% of the used-car market, according to the data.

The average sale price for used Teslas in April decreased 1.8% month over month. The overall average listing price for used EVs decreased 2.8%, according to Cox Automotive's data, up from 3.8% from the same period last year.

Tesla's growth in the used-car market comes as the EV giant has had a tough start to the year. In addition to its first-quarter vehicle deliveries being 13% lower than the same period last year and its worst since 2022, the company has also been mired in months of boycott efforts resulting from Elon Musk's political involvement.

Following harassment and vandalism aimed at Tesla stores and owners of the brand's vehicles, some owners have shared plans to ditch the vehicle, and others have posted TikTok videos ofΒ trading in their Teslas for a new EV. Cadillac said this week that it's attracting more Tesla owners, specifically for its Lyriq model.

However, Joseph Yoon, Edmunds' consumer insights analyst, told Business Insider that the increase in used-Tesla sales doesn't necessarily reflect politically motivated offloading. With the value of used Teslas falling dramatically over the past year, Yoon said that many likely can't afford to sell their vehicles if their values don't align with its CEO.

"Tesla buyers, they don't have that kind of just cash to burn for the sake of feeling better about themselves," Yoon said.

Cox Automotive director of industry insights Stephanie Valdez Streaty told BI that Tesla's market share in the used-EV market is correlated with the automaker's dominance in the overall EV market. Up until last year, Tesla held around half of the EV market share, and in 2020, they held close to 80%, Valdez Streaty said.

"They've just been at it a long time," Valdez Streaty said. "So, there's a lot more Teslas in the marketplace that become used Teslas."

Tesla hasn't launched a mass-market vehicle since 2020 when it released the Model Y, which went on to become one of the top-selling vehicles in the country. The Cybertruck, launched in late 2023, currently starts at $69,990, and a March recall filing revealed that fewer than 50,000 had been sold. As the company faces an increasingly aging car line-up, the used EV market is growing.

New Tesla Model Y
Tesla's refreshed Model Y, a newer look to its most popular vehicle.

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Valdez Streaty said that Tesla's used cars are, on average, $7,000 less expensive than the average pricing for all used EVs. Its affordability and the options available can make it a good option, she said.

While it's still notable that some Tesla owners say they are ditching their vehicles because of politics, it's not clear whether it's happening at scale, Yoon said. For context, Tesla held an estimated 53.3% market share in the used-car market in 2022, 44.5% in 2023, and 44.7% in 2024.

There was a bright spot for Tesla in the Cox Automotive data β€” sales of new vehicles appear to be on the rise.

While most auto manufacturers saw a monthly decrease in new vehicle sales, Tesla was one of the few that reported sales growth for new vehicles, with a 3% increase driven by Model Y sales. In April, Tesla sold an estimated 25,231 of its Model Y, which was recently refreshed. GM and Nissan were among the other brands highlighted in the report that saw a growth in new EV sales.

The report said that the growth in used EV sales comes at a time when EVs face continued challenges with affordability, availability, and additional uncertainty due to looming tariffs. A recent consumer survey conducted by Cox Automotive indicates that nearly 50% of respondents believe tariffs will significantly impact their decision to buy an EV.

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The 13 best things to stream this weekend, from Netflix's new dark comedy to the season 2 finale of 'The Last of Us'

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  • The latest seasons of shows like "The Studio" and "The Last of Us" are ending this week.
  • Netflix's new limited series "Sirens" follows characters at a lavish beachside estate.
  • Bong Joon Ho's 2025 sci-fi film "Mickey 17," starring Robert Pattinson, is now available on streaming.

If you can't get enough of shows centered on rich people in picturesque, beachy locales, Netflix has your next binge-watch lined up.

"Sirens," the streamer's new dark comedy series, is about an enigmatic lawyer turned socialite who drives a wedge between two sisters who have a fraught relationship.

Meanwhile, the latest seasons of shows like "The Studio" and "The Last of Us" are coming to a close this week, but others are just getting started.

Here's a complete rundown of all the best movies, shows, and documentaries to stream this weekend, broken down by what kind of entertainment you're looking for.

Season one of "The Studio," Seth Rogen's satire series about Hollywood, concluded this week.
Chase Sui Wonders, Seth Rogen, Catherine O'Hara, Kathryn Hahn, and Ike Barinholtz in "The Studio."
Chase Sui Wonders, Seth Rogen, Catherine O'Hara, Kathryn Hahn, and Ike Barinholtz in "The Studio."

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The finale focuses on studio head Matt Remick (Seth Rogen) and his team's efforts to execute a dazzling presentation for CinemaCon that can save Continental Studios from being sold to a tech company. There's more to come, though, since the show is already renewed for a second season.

Streaming on: Apple TV+

"Sirens" follows characters at a ritzy beachside estate over the course of a weekend.
Meghann Fahy as Devon and Milly Alcock as Simone in "Sirens."
Meghann Fahy as Devon and Milly Alcock as Simone in "Sirens."

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The five-episode limited series centers on the complicated dynamic between Devon DeWitt (Meghann Fahy) and her high-strung younger sister Simone (Milly Alcock), who works as a live-in personal assistant to the frightening but alluring Michaela Kell (Julianne Moore).

When Devon notices Simone and Michaela's eerily close relationship and the cultlike environment at Cliff House, she decides to intervene.

Streaming on: Netflix

Nicole Kidman returns as a wellness guru in season two of "Nine Perfect Strangers."
Nicole Kidman in season two of "Nine Perfect Strangers."
Nicole Kidman in season two of "Nine Perfect Strangers."

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Kidman is back as health guru Masha Dmitrichenko, and she trades her sunny California retreat for the snowy Austrian Alps as she meets a new group of strangers eager for a transformative experience. The season two cast includes Henry Golding, "The White Lotus" standout Murray Bartlett, "Schitt's Creek" star Annie Murphy, and more.

The first two episodes are now streaming, with the remaining six episodes releasing weekly.

Streaming on: Hulu

Stanley Tucci goes on a culinary adventure in "Tucci in Italy."
A man holding a drink in one hand and a sandwich in the other.
Stanley Tucci in "Tucci in Italy."

National Geographic

The five-episode National Geographic series follows the actor as he travels to Tuscany, Lombardy, Trentino-Alto Adige, Abruzzo, and Lazio to sample the cuisine and culture of each Italian region.

Streaming on: Disney+ and Hulu

Natalie Portman and John Krasinski play estranged siblings who embark on a treasure hunt in "Fountain of Youth."
Natalie Portman and John Krasinski in "Fountain of Youth."
Natalie Portman and John Krasinski in "Fountain of Youth."

Apple TV+

Guy Ritchie's latest action movie centers on siblings Charlotte (Natalie Portman) and Luke (John Krasinski), who use their knowledge of history to track down a hidden fountain of youth.

Streaming on: Apple TV+

NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt is the subject of a new four-part docuseries.
Dale Earnhardt behind the wheel in footage from the docuseries "Earnhardt."
Dale Earnhardt behind the wheel in footage from the docuseries "Earnhardt."

Prime Video

"Earnhardt" delves into Dale Earnhardt's life on and off the track and the Earnhardt family's enduring racing legacy.

The first two episodes are now streaming, with the remaining episodes releasing on May 29.

Streaming on: Prime Video

Football fans can watch "Untold: The Fall of Favre."
Brett Favre in "Untold: The Fall of Favre."
Brett Favre in "Untold: The Fall of Favre."

Bill Greenblatt/UPI/Shutterstock

The sports documentary explores how NFL quarterback Brett Favre's stardom crumbled after controversies like the Mississippi welfare scandal.

Streaming on: Netflix

If you liked Lana Condor in the "To All the Boys I've Loved Before" franchise, check out "Worth the Wait."
A couple smiling at each other in the movie "Worth the Wait."
Ross Butler and Lana Condor in "Worth the Wait."

Tubi

The multigenerational romantic comedy centers on the intertwined lives of several Asian-American strangers as they navigate love, family, loss, and other challenges. The film stars Lana Condor, her "To All the Boys" costar Ross Butler, "Fast & Furious" franchise favorite Sung Kang, and more.

Streaming on: Tubi

The final season of "Big Mouth" is here.
John Mulaney as Andrew Glouberman, Nick Kroll as Nick Birch, Jessi Klein as Jessi Glaser, and Ayo Edebiri as Missy Foreman-Greenwald in season eight of "Big Mouth."
Andrew Glouberman, Nick Birch, Jessi Glaser, and Missy Foreman-Greenwald in season eight of "Big Mouth."

Netflix

Netflix's long-running animated series comes to an end this week with its eighth and final season. In the last batch of episodes, the high schoolers encounter drugs, cancel culture, and, of course, puberty.

Streaming on: Netflix

Comedian Jerrod Carmichael has a new special called "Don't Be Gay."
Comedian Jerrod Carmichael in his new special, "Don't Be Gay."
Comedian Jerrod Carmichael in his new special, "Don't Be Gay."

Greg Endries/HBO

Three years after coming out as gay in his comedy special "Rothaniel," Jerrod Carmichael reflects on being raised straight, recalls secretly using Grindr, and jokes about his boyfriend's passive-aggressive tendencies.

Streaming on: Max

If you're in the mood for horror, watch "Fear Street: Prom Queen."
Ella Rubin as Melissa in "Fear Street: Prom Queen.
Ella Rubin as Melissa in "Fear Street: Prom Queen.

Alan Markfield/Netflix

The movie is set in May 1988, as Shadyside High School seniors prepare for prom night. But the festivities are terrorized by a masked killer who begins murdering the girls competing for the coveted title of prom queen.

Streaming on: Netflix

Robert Pattinson plays a man who gets cloned every time he dies in Bong Joon Ho's "Mickey 17."
Robert Pattinson as Mickey 18 and Mickey 17 in "Mickey 17."
Robert Pattinson as Mickey 18 and Mickey 17 in "Mickey 17."

Warner Bros.

The 2025 sci-fi movie stars Pattinson as Mickey Barnes, a man who takes on a job as an expendable member of a space crew. Each time Mickey dies while on a dangerous assignment, his body is reprinted and his memories get uploaded to the new copy.

Streaming on: Max

Season two of "The Last of Us" ends this weekend.
Bella Ramsey as Ellie and Pedro Pascal as Joel in season two, episode six of "The Last of Us."
Bella Ramsey as Ellie and Pedro Pascal as Joel in season two, episode six of "The Last of Us."

Liane Hentscher/HBO

After a shocking character death in an earlier episode of season two, the latest installment of "The Last of Us" concludes on Sunday.

The end of the road for "TLOU" isn't near, though; the series was already renewed for a third season, and showrunnerΒ Craig Mazin is hopeful for a fourth seasonΒ to wrap up the narrative.

Streaming on: Max

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I've spent 190 hours on long-haul flights. Here are 11 tips for surviving 6 or more hours stuck in economy.

The author rests using a neck pillow on a long-haul flight
Business Insider's reporter shares her top tips for flying long distances in economy.

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  • I've spent 190 hours in the air on long-haul flights from the US to Guam, Europe, and Canada.
  • Every long-haul flight I've taken was in economy seating, and I've found ways to stay comfortable.
  • This is my long-haul flight survival guide for passengers like me who are always stuck in economy.

I've spent six days of my life traveling between NYC and Guam β€” days because the journey across the Pacific takes 24 hours.

Each time, the day includes two layovers, two back-to-back long-haul flights, one medium-length flight, and a grueling 14-hour time change. It's exhausting, especially since I always fly economy. But taking these trips when I was younger warmed me up for the job ahead.

I now work as a travel reporter, and I've taken many international flights by myself that were six hours or longer from North America to Europe. I've spent 190 hours in the air on long-haul journeys β€” all in economy.

Along the way, I've picked up some tips on how to pack, stay comfortable, and remain entertained on a plane.

Here are my long-haul flight tricks to help you survive hours in economy, especially if you're flying solo.

Bring your own food.
A hand holds a wrapped Biscoff cookie in front of a plane seat.
The reporter received a Biscoff cookie on a flight.

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If you don't bring your own food, you might end up with nothing but pretzels and Biscoff cookies for several hours. Many long-haul flights include meals, but some don't.

For example, on my most recent long-haul flight from NYC to Vancouver, British Columbia, with JetBlue, I thought I'd get a complimentary meal on the six-hour journey. But I later learned from the JetBlue website that the airline only serves free meals on transatlantic flights. Luckily, the flight had a complimentary self-service snack pantry, so I avoided paying for a full meal, most of which were $13.

But the snacks only curbed my hunger and didn't leave me feeling full, so it's best not to rely on your airline to satisfy your hunger.

Pack your own entertainment.
An airline seat back holds an iPad playing a movie
The reporter watches a movie she downloaded on her iPad during a long-haul flight.

Joey Hadden/Business Insider

The same advice goes for entertainment.

Some airlines have been filtering out seatback screens because many people prefer their own devices. And in-flight entertainment systems that take place through apps sometimes stop working during flights.

So, I recommend bringing your own screen and downloading films and shows from streaming services you subscribe to. For example, Netflix has this option in the app.

Make a long, eclectic playlist for the in-between moments.
A hand holds a phone with a screen displaying a Spotify playlist
The reporter's in-flight playlist.

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When traveling for hours on end with multiple layovers, it's nice to have some background jams to keep your spirits up, especially if you're aΒ solo traveler.

I recommend creating a long playlist packed to the brim with all your favorite tracks for all your typical moods to make the trip go by faster.

And don't sit through your layovers.
Travelers roam a terminal at JFK Airport
Passengers wander through a terminal at John F. Kennedy International Airport.

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Speaking of layovers, I suggest staying active through them by walking around and exploring the terminal, if you are able.

Whether your layover is one hour or five, you'll be glad you spent the time on your feet once you're seated for your next flight.

You should also opt for an aisle seat.
in flight
The author prefers to sit in an aisle seat.

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Another way to keep moving throughout your trip is to opt for an aisle seat.

I had always been a window seat person, but I've completely changed my mind since traveling solo on long-haul flights in recent years.

I like to stretch my legs often on long flights, so I prefer being able to stand up and walk around whenever I please without the nervousness that comes with waking a sleeping stranger next to me and asking them to move.

You could also opt for a window seat if you know there will be some epic views.
A view out a plane window with the wing on the left and mountains and lakes on the right.
The reporter's window-seat view on a scenic flight.

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Some views are worth sitting still for. And if you can't get an aisle seat, I think a window seat is your next best bet. Who doesn't enjoy a view and somewhere to rest their head?

I also recommend dressing in layers.
The author takes a mirror selfie with a thumbs up inside an airport bathroom
The reporter strips to her lightest layer after a flight from New York to Hawaii.

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This is especially important if you're traveling through extremely different climates.

And you never know when the airplane will be too hot or cold for comfort.

Pack everything you'd bring to a sleepover in your carry-on.
travel carry on
Don't forget to bring a toothbrush.

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The priorities for your preciously limited carry-on space should go to overnight essentials: basic toiletries and a change of clothes. Otherwise, you'll end up sitting uncomfortably in your filth for hours, and that'll make the trip feel longer.

A neck pillow is a must.
The author rests with a neck pillow on an airplane
The reporter rests on a long-haul flight.

Joey Hadden/Business Insider

If you struggle to relax and fall asleep on flights like me, a neck pillow is a total game changer. Economy seats aren't typically very comfortable, so having a soft place to rest my head almost feels like an upgrade.

Bring your own water bottle.
A hand holds a Pathwater refillable water bottle in front of a teal wall
The author always travels with a reusable water bottle.

Joey Hadden/Business Insider

You're already increasing your carbon footprint simply by being on a long-haul flight, so why not avoid using single-use plastics?

Staying hydrated through air travel is crucial, and you'll probably end up buying a plastic bottle if you don't bring your own, at airport prices. So do the world and your wallet a tiny favor.

If you can swing it, splurge for premium economy.
A composite image of an empty even more space seat on a plane and the author sitting in one
The reporter's premium economy seat on a long-haul JetBlue flight.

Joey Hadden/Business Insider

I've never splurged on premium economy, but I was lucky enough to get a free upgrade on a recent JetBlue flight from NYC to Vancouver. Now that I've tried it, I think I will on my next long-haul flight.

The $180 upgrade included a comfier seat with a thick headrest and extra legroom, as well as other perks like early boarding and exclusive snacks.

The seat is still in the coach cabin, so I don't think I'd upgrade on a short flight, but I'd book a premium ticket for six or more hours stuck in a seat.

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