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 known for playing powerful and memorable characters. She started her career as a model before becoming an actress. Many people know her from the TV shows Veronica Mars and Gilmore Girls.

Her big break came when she played Jane Margolis in the popular drama series Breaking Bad from 2009 to 2010. She later played the main character in the comedy Don't Trust the ... in Apartment 23. Ritter is also famous for her role as the superhero private investigator Jessica Jones. She played this character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe shows Jessica Jones and The Defenders. She is set to play the role again in the second season of Daredevil: Born Again.

In movies, Ritter has appeared in comedies like 27 Dresses, What Happens in Vegas, and She's Out of My League. She also starred in the dark fantasy movie Nightbooks. Besides acting, Ritter is a singer and guitarist in a band called Ex Vivian and has written two novels.

Early Life and Modeling

Krysten Ritter was born in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania. She grew up on a farm in a nearby town called Shickshinny. She has German, Scottish, and English ancestors.

When she was 15, a modeling agent saw her at a local mall. At the time, Ritter described herself as "tall, gawky, awkward, and really, really skinny." She started traveling to New York City to model while still in high school. After graduating, she moved to New York and became an international model. She worked in major fashion cities like Tokyo, Paris, and Milan.

Acting Career

Ritter's acting career began after a successful audition for a TV commercial. Casting directors liked her funny and outgoing personality. She started getting small parts in movies in 2001. She also performed in an Off-Broadway play in 2006.

Early TV and Film Roles

Ritter at the premiere of 27 Dresses in 2008

Ritter had several guest roles on popular TV shows. She played Gia Goodman on Veronica Mars and Rory Gilmore's friend, Lucy, on Gilmore Girls. She also appeared in an episode of Gossip Girl in a role that was meant to start a new spin-off series, but the show was not created.

Her role as Jane Margolis in Breaking Bad was a major turning point in her career. The show became very popular, and her performance was highly praised.

Ritter also appeared in many romantic comedies. She often played the best friend of the main character. Some of these movies include What Happens in Vegas and 27 Dresses. She also co-starred with Isla Fisher in Confessions of a Shopaholic.

Starring Roles and Super-Hero Fame

Ritter at the 2017 San Diego Comic-Con

In 2011, Ritter starred in and co-wrote the movie Life Happens. The film is about two friends dealing with an unexpected pregnancy. The same year, she played a friendly vampire in the comedy-horror film Vamps.

From 2012 to 2013, she had the lead role of Chloe in the ABC comedy series Don't Trust the ... in Apartment 23. Her character was a fun-loving party girl in New York City.

In 2014, Ritter was cast as the lead in the Marvel TV series Jessica Jones. She played the title character, a former superhero who opens her own detective agency. To prepare, Ritter read the original comic books. The show was a huge success and ran for three seasons. She also played Jessica Jones in the crossover series The Defenders, teaming up with other Marvel heroes like Daredevil and Luke Cage.

After Jessica Jones ended, Ritter appeared in the Breaking Bad movie, El Camino, in 2019. In 2021, she starred in the Netflix fantasy film Nightbooks. More recently, she appeared in the crime drama miniseries Love & Death and the sci-fi series Orphan Black: Echoes.

Other Projects

Besides acting, Krysten Ritter has many other talents. She is part of an indie rock band called Ex Vivian, where she sings and plays guitar. The band released an album in 2012.

Ritter is also a published author. Her first novel, a thriller called Bonfire, was released in 2017. Her second novel, Retreat, was released in March 2025.

Personal Life

Ritter is a strong supporter of animal rights. She has worked with PETA on campaigns to protect animals. She has warned people about the dangers of leaving pets in hot cars and has spoken out against keeping orcas in captivity.

In her free time, Ritter loves to knit. She has even been 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 in 2019.

Selected Filmography

Film

Television

See also

In Spanish: Krysten Ritter para niños