Helen Behan

Helen Behan, honestly, she's one of those actors you just can't ignore once you've seen her in action. She’s got this wild talent for slipping into a character’s skin and making you forget you’re even watching a performance. People first really started paying attention to her after she just blew everyone away in "The Virtues" back in 2019. That was one of those gritty, raw dramas that, let’s be real, punched you right in the gut. She played Anna, and her scenes with Stephen Graham? Gold. Pure, emotional gold. But she didn’t stop there. No, she went and showed up in "This Is England '90," which, if you know anything about Shane Meadows’ stuff, you know is always a trip—messy, heart-wrenching, but full of life. Helen fit right in, making her mark in a cast packed with heavy hitters. Nothing about her work feels forced. There’s just this honesty—like she’s lived a thousand lives before stepping onto set. And now, fast forward to 2024, and she’s in "Small Things Like These." This one’s got that slow-burning, haunting vibe. You can tell she brings every ounce of herself to the role. She pulls you in, makes you care, even when the story gets dark or uncomfortable. That’s kinda her thing—finding the humanity in the messiest places. People talk about her as one of those “quietly brilliant” types, but honestly? She’s loud as hell in the way she makes you feel something real. That’s Helen Behan.