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Carrie Coon returns to television screens tonight as Bertha Russell in The Gilded Age Season 4, the role that has made her one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation. From her stage breakthrough in Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? to The Leftovers, Fargo and The White Lotus, Coon has built a career on complex, unforgettable women. Here is everything to know about her.
| Quick Facts | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Carrie Alexandra Coon |
| Born | 24 January 1981, Copley, Ohio, USA |
| Age | 45 (as of 1 November 2026) |
| Nationality | American |
| Zodiac | Aquarius |
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m), as reported |
| Profession | Actress |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Education | Copley High School (1999); University of Mount Union, BA English and Spanish (2003); University of Wisconsin–Madison, MFA Acting (2006) |
| Parents | Paula (née Ploenes) and John Coon |
| Siblings | An older sister, an older brother and two younger brothers |
| Spouse | Tracy Letts (married 2013) |
| Children | Son Haskell (born 2018); daughter (born 2021) |
| Net worth | Estimated at around $5–6 million; Celebrity Net Worth lists $6 million combined with her husband |
Early Life and Education
Coon was born in Copley, Ohio, and grew up there with her four siblings. She graduated from Copley High School in 1999, earned a BA in English and Spanish from the University of Mount Union in 2003, and completed an MFA in acting at the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 2006. She spent her early career in regional theatre, including four seasons with the American Players Theatre, before joining Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theatre Company.
Career
Coon’s breakthrough came on stage as Honey in the Steppenwolf and Broadway production of Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? in 2012, which earned her a Tony Award nomination. Her television breakthrough followed as Nora Durst in HBO’s The Leftovers (2014–2017), winning her a Critics’ Choice Television Award, and she earned an Emmy nomination as police chief Gloria Burgle in the third season of Fargo (2017).
Since 2022 she has played Bertha Russell, the ambitious social climber at the centre of HBO’s The Gilded Age, returning tonight in Season 4’s premiere episode, “Ring the Bells”. In 2025 she joined the third season of The White Lotus as Laurie Duffy, a divorced New York lawyer on a girls’ trip. On film she debuted as Margo Dunne in Gone Girl (2014) and has since played Callie Spengler in Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021) and Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024), and Jean Cole in Boston Strangler (2023).
| Television | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Show | Role |
| 2014–2017 | The Leftovers | Nora Durst |
| 2017 | Fargo | Gloria Burgle (season 3) |
| 2018 | The Sinner | Vera Walker (season 2) |
| 2022–present | The Gilded Age | Bertha Russell |
| 2025 | The White Lotus | Laurie Duffy (season 3) |
| Notable Films | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Film | Role |
| 2014 | Gone Girl | Margo “Go” Dunne |
| 2017 | The Post | Meg Greenfield |
| 2018 | Widows | Amanda Nunn |
| 2018 | Avengers: Infinity War | Proxima Midnight (voice and motion capture) |
| 2020 | The Nest | Allison O’Hara |
| 2021 | Ghostbusters: Afterlife | Callie Spengler |
| 2023 | Boston Strangler | Jean Cole |
| 2024 | His Three Daughters | Katie |
| 2024 | Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire | Callie Spengler |
| 2026 | The Liberation | Rita Cooper |
| Awards and Nominations | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
| 2013 | Tony Awards | Best Featured Actress in a Play (Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?) | Nominated |
| 2016 | Critics’ Choice Television Awards | Best Actress in a Drama Series (The Leftovers) | Won |
| 2017 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series (Fargo) | Nominated |
| 2024 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series (The Gilded Age) | Nominated |
| 2025 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series (The White Lotus) | Nominated |
| 2026 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series (The Gilded Age) | Nominated |
| 2026 | Golden Globe Awards | Best Supporting Actress, Television (The White Lotus) | Nominated |
| 2026 | Tony Awards | Best Actress in a Play (Bug) | Nominated |
Personal Life
Coon has been married to actor and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tracy Letts since 2013. The pair met while working on Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? and have two children together, a son born in 2018 and a daughter born in 2021.
Net Worth
Coon’s net worth is estimated at around $5–6 million. Celebrity Net Worth lists $6 million combined with her husband, Tracy Letts, while other estimates put her individual figure in the $3–5 million range. Her earnings come from leading television roles, film work and a long stage career.
FAQs
How old is Carrie Coon? She is 45, born on 24 January 1981.
Who is Carrie Coon’s husband? She is married to actor and playwright Tracy Letts, since 2013.
What is Carrie Coon’s net worth? An estimated $5–6 million, with Celebrity Net Worth listing $6 million combined with her husband.
Who does Carrie Coon play in The Gilded Age? She plays Bertha Russell, the ambitious new-money socialite.
Was Carrie Coon in The White Lotus? Yes, she played Laurie Duffy in season 3 (2025).
Read More: The Gilded Age Season 4 Premiere: Release Date, Time, Cast and Episode Schedule
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