Lainie Kazan is an American actress and singer. She played Maria Portokalos in My Big Fat Greek Wedding and its sequels My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 and My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3. Her other film credits include Delta Force, Harry and the Hendersons, Beaches, and You Don't Mess With the Zohan. As a singer, she has performed popular songs such as How Can I Be Sure, The Trolley Song, and My Man's Gone Now.