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She’s best known for her powerful performances on stage and screen, and one of the standout moments in her career came when she won the 2012 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play for her role in Venus in Fur. That wasn’t her first recognition, though—just a year earlier, she had already earned a nomination in the same category for her performance in Born Yesterday, showing just how consistently brilliant she can be. Over the years, she’s built an impressive filmography, with some of her most notable roles appearing in movies like Florence Foster Jenkins, Tower Heist, and the charming Midnight in Paris.
Before all the awards and red carpets, she was focused on honing her craft. She completed her Bachelor of Arts at Eugene Lang College, part of The New School for Liberal Arts, laying a strong academic foundation. After that, she took her passion further by joining the prestigious Graduate Acting Program at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts. It’s clear that dedication and training played a big role in shaping her success.
On a personal note, her family background adds another layer to her story—her parents were born in Germany, originally coming from Ukrainian families. This blend of cultural roots may have influenced her depth as a performer. Throughout it all, she’s remained a compelling presence in theater and film, earning acclaim and respect with every role she takes on.
She made a name for herself on television with a recurring role in Amazon’s Goliath, where she really started to gain recognition. Before that, she had popped up in a handful of episodes of NBC’s Hannibal, giving audiences an early glimpse of her talent. Her performance in Goliath definitely helped solidify her presence in the industry, showing just how versatile she can be. She’s someone who steadily builds momentum, and her work across these series proves she’s got what it takes.
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