Krysten Ritter facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Krysten Ritter
Ritter in 2023
Born	Krysten Alyce Ritter (1981-12-16) December 16, 1981 (age 43) Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Occupation	Actress
Years active	2001–present
Partner(s)	Adam Granduciel (2014–2021)
Children	1

Krysten Alyce Ritter (born December 16, 1981) is an American actress. She started her career as a model before becoming famous for her acting.

You might know her from the mystery show Veronica Mars (2005–2006) or the comedy-drama Gilmore Girls (2006–2007). Her first really big role was Jane Margolis in the TV drama Breaking Bad (2009–2010). She even played Jane again in the movie El Camino (2019).

Later, she starred in the sitcom Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23 (2012–2013). She is also well-known for playing the superhero Jessica Jones in the TV series Jessica Jones (2015–2019) and The Defenders (2017). Both of these shows are part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. She also appeared in the miniseries Love & Death (2023).

Krysten Ritter has also been in many movies. These include romantic comedies like 27 Dresses (2007) and Confessions of a Shopaholic (2009). She also wrote, helped produce, and starred in the comedy Life Happens (2011). Other movie roles include the horror comedy Vamps (2012) and the dark fantasy Nightbooks (2021).

Besides acting, Ritter sings and plays guitar in an indie rock band called Ex Vivian. She also wrote a psychological thriller novel called Bonfire in 2017.

Early Life and Start in Modeling

Krysten Ritter was born on December 16, 1981, in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania. She grew up in a small town called Shickshinny, Pennsylvania.

When she was 15, a modeling agent discovered her at a shopping mall event. She said she was "tall, gawky, awkward, and really, really skinny" back then. While still in high school, she traveled to New York City and Philadelphia for modeling jobs. She signed with big modeling agencies like Elite Model Management and Wilhelmina Models.

After high school, Ritter moved to New York. She started an international modeling career, appearing in magazines, catalogs, and fashion shows. She worked in cities like Tokyo, New York City, Paris, and Milan.

Acting Career Highlights

Krysten Ritter began acting after a modeling agency helped her get an audition for a TV commercial. She impressed the casting directors with her "outgoing and bubbly and funny" personality.

She started with small roles in films in 2001. In 2003, she played an art history student in the movie Mona Lisa Smile. She also performed in stage plays, including All This Intimacy in 2006.

Early TV Roles

Ritter had guest roles and repeated appearances on several TV shows. She played Gia Goodman on Veronica Mars and Rory Gilmore's friend, Lucy, on Gilmore Girls.

In 2009, she appeared in an episode of Gossip Girl that was meant to start a new show about the character Lily van der Woodsen's teenage years. Ritter played Lily's sister, Carol, describing her as "an '80s Sunset Strip rocker." However, the new show was not picked up by the network.

Krysten Ritter at the premiere of 27 Dresses in 2008

Breakthrough with Breaking Bad

Later in 2009, Ritter got her big break playing Jane Margolis in the second season of Breaking Bad. This role made her very well-known. She was surprised by how popular the show became, saying it was "the gift that keeps on giving" because of its many dedicated fans.

She continued to work in movies, often playing the main character's best friend in romantic comedies. She was in What Happens in Vegas and 27 Dresses (both 2008). She also co-starred with Isla Fisher in Confessions of a Shopaholic. In She's Out of My League (2010), she played Patty, the cynical best friend.

Leading Roles and Superhero Status

In 2010, Ritter starred as Lily Champagne in the TV series Gravity. She also played the manager of an Irish band in the 2011 comedy Killing Bono.

Ritter starred in and co-wrote the 2011 independent comedy Life Happens. The film is about two best friends, with Ritter's character dealing with pregnancy and becoming a mom. That same year, she appeared in the comedy horror film Vamps, where she played a Manhattan socialite who turns into a vampire.

Krysten Ritter at the 2017 San Diego Comic-Con

In 2011, Ritter got the main role in the ABC sitcom Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23. She played Chloe, a New York City party girl and con artist. The show ran for two seasons.

On December 5, 2014, Ritter was chosen to star as Jessica Jones in the Marvel Television series Jessica Jones. She played a former superhero who becomes a private investigator. To prepare, Ritter read the comic books and enjoyed working with other women on the show. All 13 episodes of the first season were released on Netflix in November 2015.

Ritter played Jessica Jones again in The Defenders, where her character teamed up with other Marvel heroes like Daredevil and Luke Cage. She also returned for the second season of Jessica Jones in 2018. In the third season of Jessica Jones, she even directed an episode, which was her first time directing.

Other Creative Projects

Krysten Ritter and her childhood friend William Thomas Burnett formed an indie rock band called Ex Vivian. Ritter sings and plays guitar for the duo. Their first album, Ex-Vivian, came out in 2012.

Ritter also became a published author. Her first novel, a psychological thriller called Bonfire, was released on November 7, 2017.

Personal Life

Krysten Ritter moved from Brooklyn to Los Angeles in 2007. She cares a lot about animal rights. She has appeared in PETA ad campaigns, warning pet owners about leaving animals in hot cars and speaking out against SeaWorld keeping orcas in captivity. She also enjoys knitting and has been featured on the cover of Vogue Knitting magazine.

Ritter was in a relationship with musician Adam Granduciel from 2014 to 2021. They have one son, who was born on July 29, 2019.

Filmography

Film

Year	Title	Role	Notes
2001	Someone Like You	Model	Uncredited
2002	Freshening Up	Girl on couch	Short film
	Garmento	Poncho model
2003	Look, TheThe Look	Mara
	Mona Lisa Smile	Art History student
2005	Slingshot	Beth
2007	Heavy Petting	Innocent bystander
2008	27 Dresses	Gina the goth
	What Happens in Vegas	Kelly
2009	Glock	Beretta	Short film
	Confessions of a Shopaholic	Suze Cleath-Stuart
2010	She's Out of My League	Patty
2011	Killing Bono	Gloria
	Life Happens	Kim	Also producer and writer
	Margaret	Shopgirl
2012	BuzzKill	Nicole
	Vamps	Stacy Daimer
	2012	Refuge	Amy
2014	Listen Up Philip	Melanie
	Veronica Mars	Gia Goodman
	Asthma	Ruby
	Search Party	Christy
	Big Eyes	DeAnn
2017	Hero, TheThe Hero	Lucy Hayden
2019	El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie	Jane Margolis
2021	Nightbooks	Natacha
2024	Sonic the Hedgehog 3	Director Rockwell
TBA	Stone Cold Fox	TBA	Post-production

Television

As director

Audio

Music videos

Discography

Ex-Vivian

• Ex-Vivian (2012)

See also

In Spanish: Krysten Ritter para niños