Kari Hatfield

So, Kari Hatfield, right? She’s one of those names that’s kind of everywhere once you start paying attention, but not obnoxiously so. Think of her as the low-key glue in a few big movies you’ve probably watched on a lazy Sunday. She popped up in The Weekend Away (2022), which is that twisty, sun-soaked thriller with enough red herrings to keep you guessing till the last minute. You remember—the one where everyone looks suspicious and the main character’s just trying to keep her life (and sanity) together on a supposed vacation. Hatfield isn’t front and center, but she’s there, weaving in quietly and making the scenes hit harder than you’d expect. Then there’s 10 Cloverfield Lane (2016). Man, talk about claustrophobic. That movie had people questioning basements for weeks. Hatfield played a supporting role, but honestly, in a film where every face matters, she brought a realness to her part. Not flashy, just believable—which is trickier than it sounds, especially in a bunker with John Goodman acting all kinds of unhinged. And don’t forget Late Night (2019). That was the one with Emma Thompson running a talk show, and Mindy Kaling shaking things up behind the scenes. Hatfield’s role wasn’t headline-grabbing, but she nailed the vibe of someone just trying to keep her head above water in the chaos of late-night TV. If you blink, you might miss her, but if you’re paying attention, you realize she’s part of the reason those workplace scenes don’t feel totally fake. Bottom line: Kari Hatfield might not be a household name yet, but she’s got that “wait, I know her from somewhere” energy that keeps movies grounded.