Family Guy's Alex Borstein Says Working With Seth MacFarlane Is Both A 'Blessing And A Curse'

In 2014, Alex Borstein was asked by a Redditor and fan in a r/IAmA session, "What is it like to work for Seth MacFarlane?" The actress wrote, "A blessing and a curse. Blessing becuz he's a genius. A curse becuz he's a genius." It can certainly be challenging to work with people who have distinctive visions, even if you're good friends with them.

But Borstein also offered up a more positive reply: "It freakin' blows! — The reality is that he is one of the smartest most talented people I've ever met, and working with him is always fun and rewarding."

Obviously, working with MacFarlane might have the disadvantages you'd get from collaborations with any artist. Yet it seems like Borstein also enjoys making movies and shows with him regardless. She also seems to want to continue with "Family Guy" for the foreseeable future. In February 2022, she told Pop Culture she'll only leave the cartoon if it's no longer funny: "My barometer is, if I'm still laughing when I receive a script, then it's still a pleasure to do." That is smart thinking from the veteran comic actress.