Mental health counselor and content creator Taylor Palmby discovered she was living in actor Jason Sudeikis’ former Manhattan apartment after receiving his mail for over a year, eventually meeting the “Ted Lasso” star at the show’s Season 4 premiere in New York City, according to interviews and social media posts from the tenant and coverage by People.
How a Manhattan Tenant Found Jason Sudeikis’ Mail
Taylor Palmby moved into her Manhattan apartment in May 2025. About a month later, according to her statements to People, she began receiving mail addressed to the “Horrible Bosses” actor. The deliveries included correspondence from the Writers Guild of America, the Producers Guild of America, and “For Your Consideration” awards screeners.
“I was like, ‘No way. There’s no way this is the same Jason Sudeikis. There’s no way,'” Palmby told People. She checked the internet and found a website listing that address for the actor, confirming her suspicion.
Did you know? Palmby received about five pieces of mail for Sudeikis over the course of a year before deciding to track down the actor to return them.
Social Media Strategy Leads to the “Ted Lasso” Premiere
Determined to return the correspondence, Palmby turned to social media. She posted videos online after watching another creator successfully catch Michael B. Jordan’s attention by sharing a framed family photo of the “Sinners” actor, as reported by People.
The strategy worked. Palmby reported receiving numerous direct messages from people claiming connections to the actor, describing the experience to People as “six degrees of Kevin Bacon, but one degree of Jason Sudeikis.” The digital outreach eventually reached Sudeikis’ PR team, who extended an invitation to the New York City premiere of “Ted Lasso” Season 4.
Meeting the “Ted Lasso” Star in New York City
At the Tuesday premiere event in New York City, Palmby handed over the accumulated mail directly to Sudeikis. According to Palmby’s interview with People, the actor was “really sweet” and remarked, “I didn’t even recognize the apartment.”
The chance encounter coincides with Sudeikis discussing his initial hesitation to return for a fourth season of the hit Apple TV+ comedy. Sudeikis, who reportedly earned $1 million per episode for Season 3, told the Hollywood Reporter that he initially turned down another season because he believed Ted’s story had reached its natural conclusion.
“That wasn’t a negotiation tactic,” Sudeikis told the Hollywood Reporter. “The story was told. Ted went home to be with his son. I wasn’t going to have Ted uproot their life to justify the money truck. It made no sense to me.”
Frequently Asked Questions
How did Taylor Palmby realize she lived in Jason Sudeikis’ apartment?
Palmby realized she lived in the actor’s former Manhattan home after receiving his mail—including guild correspondence and awards screeners—starting in June 2025, and subsequently verifying the address online.
How did Palmby manage to meet Jason Sudeikis?
After posting videos about the mail on social media, the content caught the attention of Sudeikis’ PR team, who invited her to the “Ted Lasso” Season 4 premiere in New York City.
Why did Jason Sudeikis almost skip Season 4 of “Ted Lasso”?
Sudeikis stated to the Hollywood Reporter that he initially turned down another season because he felt Ted’s story concluded naturally when he returned home to be with his son.
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