Alia Shawkat is an American actress. She played Mae Maeby Fünke on the sitcom Arrested Development and appeared in films such as State of Grace, Cedar Rapids, Deck the Halls. Shawkat also appeared in The Old Man and produced the film Duck Butter. Her music contributions include the song Blaze & Sybil's Lullaby. In 2024, she appeared in the film Blink Twice. She is also known for her role in the television series Search Party.