Wydra, who appeared in a Nespresso ad with George Clooney and has worked with brands like Calvin Klein and Armani Exchange, is stealing hearts as Zosia in Pluribus
Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon’s hit Apple TV+ drama The Morning Show, which has consistently held the No 1 spot on the platform’s Most Popular chart, was recently overtaken by Pluribus.
Although The Morning Show has since reclaimed its position at the time of writing, it’s clear that the sci-fi thriller created by Vince Gilligan, known for shows like Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, has quickly become viewers’ new obsession since its debut on November 7.
Karolina Wydra and Rhea Seehorn attend the world premiere of Apple TV+‘s Pluribus at DGA Theater Complex on November 4, in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Getty Images via AFP
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Lead actress Seehorn, who plays protagonist Carol Sturka, is the beating heart of the show. Her character is a cynical romance author who has somehow managed to retain her individuality in a world where aliens have turned humanity into a perpetually happy hive mind.
Wydra, who takes on the role of Sturka’s chronically people-pleasing guide to the hive mind, Zosia, has emerged as a scene-stealer.
Here’s everything to know about Karolina Wydra.
What’s Karolina Wydra’s background?
Karolina Wydra is a breakout star from Pluribus. Photo: AFP
Wydra hails from Opole, Poland, and was raised in Orange County, California. Both her parents were teachers: her mother taught maths, and her father, art. Her parents are now separated. She was reportedly born with an eye condition called coloboma.
She’s a model-turned-actor
Karolina Wydra at an event in London. Photo: @karolina_wydra/Instagram
Wydra started her career as a model after winning the Elite Lee Jeans Model Look Contest in 1997. She went on to work with brands like Calvin Klein, Armani Exchange and Urban Decay, and has even posed for the cover of Elle Germany.
In 2006, she starred in a Nespresso ad with George Clooney. Two years later, Wydra made her acting debut as Gabrielle Bochenski in Be Kind Rewind (2008) alongside Jack Black and Mia Farrow. The 44-year-old is best known for shows like House MD, True Blood and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
