Back Story Of 'The Diplomat' Star Keri Russell: 7 Things To Know

Popular Netflix show 'The Diplomat has been renewed for Season 2 less than two weeks after its season one premiere.

The political drama, which stars Keri Russell as the newly appointed American ambassador to the United Kingdom, had its season premiere on April 20, 2023. Russell portrays Kate Wyler, a veteran foreign service officer assigned to the UK despite expecting to deploy to Afghanistan. While attempting to hold on to her marriage to fellow career diplomat and political star Hal Wyler (Rufus Sewell), Kate works to diffuse international crises, forge strategic alliances in London, and become accustomed to her new position in the spotlight.

According to Netflix's own metrics, it had the most viewers worldwide that week with 57.48 million hours of viewing. A cliffhanger that was left hanging at the end of the first season will hopefully be resolved in the follow-up. As the show banks on immense popularity worldwide, let's take a look at the career trajectory of its integral actor Keri Russell.

7 Things To Know About Star Keri Russell

1. Keri Russell started her career with the Mickey Mouse Club show in 1991. She worked there for two years, from 1991 to 1993. She became well-known for her singing and dancing skills while she was a cast member, and this marked the beginning of a fruitful career that lasted for more than 20 years.

2. She has continued to hone her craft throughout her career and is now a proficient dancer and in-demand actor. She has received numerous honours and awards due to her talent and commitment, making her one of the most well-liked performers in the business.

3. When Keri Russell was chosen to play the titular role of Felicity Porter in the popular WB series Felicity, her fame skyrocketed. She received favourable reviews for her portrayal of the lead character and was honoured with the Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Drama Series. Russell's portrayal in the programme was so well-received that it catapulted her into fame, and she has since gone on to star in a number of films and television programmes.

4. For the second season of the television series Felicity, Keri Russell cut her long, curly hair, which caused a stir. A huge controversy was sparked by this abrupt change in her appearance, which regrettably led to a drop in viewership. The 'hairstyle change' was so significant that it was even covered by the New York Times.

5. With Mel Gibson in the war drama We Were Soldiers from 2002 and Joan Allen in the comedy-drama The Upside of Anger from 2005, Keri Russell made a big splash in the film industry.

6. As one of the few celebrity spokespeople and models for the renowned cosmetics company CoverGirl, Keri Russell was selected as its face in 2006. She appeared in several television and print commercials as part of her job, which helped to advertise the business's goods and services. Her work with CoverGirl marked a significant turning point in her career, and beauty campaigns continue to favour her as a spokesperson.

7. In the 2006 worldwide phenomenon Mission Impossible III, Keri Russell co-starred with Tom Cruise. The film was a huge hit, earning over 397 million dollars globally and receiving favourable reviews from critics.

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