All About ‘Euphoria’ Star Anna Van Patten & Her Famous Family
Euphoria has introduced a number of new characters in the long-awaited third season, and the fourth episode will feature the debut of Anna Van Patten’s character, Kitty. She’s been seen in trailers for Season 3, but her character has remained a mystery until now.
Even though she grew up in New York, Anna’s family has been involved in Hollywood for decades. Her sister, father, and cousin are all famous. So, who is Anna Van Patten? Who is Kitty in the world of Euphoria? Who is she related to? Swooon has done a deep dive into this star on the rise.
Who is Anna Van Patten?
Prior to Euphoria, Anna had a notable role in Hulu’s The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox. She played Deanna Knox, Amanda’s sister. She also appeared in multiple episodes of the Gossip Girl sequel series. She made her TV debut in a 2019 episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
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Who is Anna Van Patten related to?
If you recognize Anna’s last name, then you probably know that she is Grace Van Patten‘s younger sister. Grace famously played Lucy in Hulu’s Tell Me Lies. Grace played Amanda Knox in The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox.
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Their father is Emmy-winning TV director Tim Van Patten, who directed several episodes of The Sopranos and Game of Thrones. Their mother, Wendy Rossmeyer Van Patten, is a former model. Anna and Grace also have a younger sister named June.
Tim is the half-brother of actors Dick Van Patten and Joyce Van Patten. Joyce is the mother of actress Talia Balsam. Talia is married to Mad Men star John Slattery.
Who does Anna Van Patten play in Euphoria?
Anna is playing Kitty in Euphoria Season 3. The fourth episode of the season is titled “Kitty Likes to Dance.”
“Kitty is sweet, offbeat, complete, and a visual treat. For me, it’s hard to describe Kitty through a big lens. I lived in the present with her and focused on the character’s nuances, playing her truth in each moment,” Anna told Numéro Netherlands.
She also revealed that she booked her Euphoria role a week before filming would start, which pushed her “outside of my comfort zone. I didn’t have all the answers, but I found the process very freeing. It creatively pushed me to think outside the box in embracing a character that avoids stereotypes. Kitty is not your average dancer.”
Euphoria, Season 3, Sundays, 9/8c, HBO
