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Krysten Ritter Draws Strength from Her Iconic TV Roles to Overcome Adversity
8 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Krysten Ritter's past roles, like Jessica Jones, have empowered her in real life
- Ritter is drawn to playing strong, morally complex women on screen
- Ritter is excited to work with rising star Kiernan Shipka in her latest film
In November 2025, actress Krysten Ritter, 43, discusses how her past roles, particularly as the title character in the Netflix series "Jessica Jones," have empowered her in her real-life experiences. Ritter explains that playing the strong-willed, trauma-laden superhero has provided her with a sense of protection and resilience, allowing her to channel Jessica's strength during her own difficult moments.
Ritter's strategic approach to selecting projects has led her to embrace morally complex female characters, such as the abusive drug dealer she portrays in her latest film, "Stone Cold Fox." The actress was drawn to the "unpredictable and crazy" nature of this role, which she found "so fun" and "delicious" to play. Ritter is also excited to have worked with rising star Kiernan Shipka, whom she calls her "forever hype woman," in the neo-noir action thriller.
As Ritter continues to take on powerful, multifaceted roles, she remains grateful for the way her past characters have empowered her in her personal life, serving as a reminder of the strength she can access, even in her most challenging moments.
