Yvette Parsons

Yvette Parsons, man, she’s got this wild streak in her filmography. You look at her credits and it’s like, “Wait, you were in What We Do in the Shadows?!”—that hilarious vampire mockumentary, you know the one. She just blends right in with the weird, deadpan humor, totally selling the whole “I’m surrounded by centuries-old vampires” vibe without even blinking. It’s like she was made for awkward, supernatural comedy. Then jump ahead to The Luminaries (2020)—a total shift in gears. It’s all gold rush, intrigue, moody New Zealand landscapes, and she’s there adding this layer of authenticity. Yvette’s got this knack for making even the most out-there situations feel legit. You see her and you’re like, “Of course she’s in this, who else could pull that off?” And then, oh boy, Nude Tuesday (2022). That one’s a trip—surreal comedy, made-up language, people running around in the buff, just total chaos in the best way. Not everyone can keep a straight face in that kind of setting, but Parsons? She nails it. She’s the kind of actress who disappears into a role, but not in a flashy, look-at-me way. More like, you almost forget she’s acting because she’s so natural. Her performances sneak up on you, get under your skin, and then suddenly you’re thinking, “Wow, she was the glue holding that crazy scene together.” Honestly, she doesn’t get nearly enough credit for just how versatile and gutsy she is on screen.