With an impressive catalog of movies and TV shows in her career, Carrie Coon will have her chance to show her acid sense of humor in The White Lotus, joining the anthology series' star-studded cast for its third season set in Thailand. Until then, fans will have a vast collection of titles featuring Coon to check out, from high-profile TV dramas to action-packed superhero movies.

Coon kicked off her career fairly recently, making her onscreen debut in The Playboy Club, in 2011. She went on to alternate between TV shows and movies, experimenting with different genres and formats. The actress is also quite active on social media, frequently sharing her latest watches and favorite picks on Twitter. Here are the best projects starring Coon to this day.

8 The Nest (2020)

In The Nest, an English entrepreneur brings his wife and kids to his native land to start anew, but their unaffordable new life in a collapsing Britain gradually corrupts the family's household. Jude Law and Coon are incredible as a deteriorating couple; two lead roles that successfully work together to depict the increasing distance that falls upon the two characters, even though they share the same room.

What Makes It Great

The Nest is essentially a movie about appearances, and how difficult it is to maintain them. It encompasses both the exterior image that the characters pass on to the people around them, as well as the image that they pass on to themselves. It's a story filled with melancholy, using such a forlorn approach that even sends shivers down the spine at times. Stream on Netflix

7 Avengers: Infinity War (2018)

Avengers: Infinity War remains the most heartbreaking MCU movie yet, but in a good way. It depicts the turning point in the battle between the Avengers and Thanos, and the fate of the universe lies in the hands of the victorious side. In the film, all the MCU's best heroes scatter across Earth and space in a final attempt to retrieve the Infinite Stones. Amid the chaos, Coon steals the show as Proxima Midnight, one of Thanos' closest allies, and her absence was felt in Endgame. Thankfully, the actress reprised the villainous role in a voice performance for What If? in 2021.

What Makes It Great

Up until the release of Avengers: Infinity War, Coon was a rising star in the dramatic sphere of television and film, and no one could've predicted her joining Marvel's cinematic universe. However, both the actress and Marvel found themselves at their best moment in 2018, hence the timing was perfect. Stream on Disney+

6 Widows (2018)

In Widows, four women from different walks of life form a bond after their deceased husbands leave them a debt for their criminal activities. Together, they join forces to compete against the injustices of fate and get rid of the shackles of a morally corrupted society. Steve McQueen's specialty is the clash of palpable and invisible pain; a recurring theme in the movies that preceded Widows. While viewers are accustomed to exploring this pain from a single perspective, as in Shame or Hunger, the filmmaker now examines this pain shared among a mosaic of nuanced characters.

What Makes It Great

Coon plays the only widow who chooses not to participate in the others' dangerous criminal scheme. Her performance is significantly impressive because her character's emotions differ entirely from all the other members of the cast, though pain equally permeates her soul. Rent on AppleTV

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5 The Sinner (2017-2021)

The Sinner is a mix of procedural and anthology crime series centered around Harry Ambrose, an aging detective who investigates heinous crimes committed by unlikely culprits, trying to see beyond the surface of seemingly ordinary citizens and understand their motivations.

What Makes It Great

Ambrose is played by Bill Pullman, the only actor that appears in every season. The Sinner explores a different community and a new case each season, introducing new characters and psychological dilemmas. Coon is one of Season 2's highest points; she plays the alleged mother of 13-year-old Julian, who confesses to poisoning a couple with jimson weed. Stream on Netflix

4 The Gilded Age (2022-Present)

The Gilded Age is the latest TV show from Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes, offering an in-depth look into what New York City's high society looked like in the 1880s. The show follows the conflicts and agreements between the new-money Russell family and their old-money neighbors, the van Rhijn-Brook family.

What Makes It great

Coon steps in as Bertha, the matriarch of the glamorous Russell family, determined to keep her privileged position in high society by winning over the prevailing old-money community. Bertha is a resolute character who's often the guiding thread that holds the narrative together. Her objectives, though superficial at first, drastically alter the household dynamics of the Russells as they gradually make their way into the old lineage world of New York. Stream on Max

Related: Is The Gilded Age Based on a True Story?

3 Gone Girl (2014)

Before joining the entertainment industry, Coon was already famous on stage. Earning a Tony nomination in 2012, she finally got the chance to debut on the big screen with Gone Girl, one of David Fincher's most revered movies. In the film, a man is brought into the spotlight of a media scandal after his wife's suspicious disappearance leads to his innocence being questioned.

What Makes It Great

Although Gone Girl's mystery is enough to keep viewers at the edge of their seats, it's the brilliant performances that truly sell this twisted story. The unanimous praise is often centered around Ben Affleck and Rosamund Pike's performances, the latter even earning a Best Actress nomination at the Oscars. Of course, Coon is impressively compact in her film debut, hinting at the promising career she turned out to have in both the TV and film industries. Rent on AppleTV

2 Fargo (2014-Present)

Fargo is an anthology series based on the 1996 Joel Coen movie of the same name, mixing crime storylines with distinctive black humor. Each season tells a different absurd story, and Coon shows up in the third season alongside Ewan McGregor and Mary Elizabeth Winstead. The narrative is centered around a couple trying to erase evidence from an accidental robbery-turned-homicide, with a former police chief on their tail.

What Makes It Great

Fargo earned Coon a deserved Emmy nomination after years of snubs. The third season explores Coon's talent for drama by having her play the only practical character in a sea of stupid, irrational people. As for the show itself, Fargo is one of the few anthology series that has maintained its consistency over the years, while never shying away from the distinguishable aspects of the movie that inspired it. Stream on Hulu

1 The Leftovers (2014-2017)

Though The Leftovers was criminally overlooked by award ceremonies back when it aired, the critics have always been fond of it, and now the show is regarded by many as one of the best of the past decade. Set three years after 2% of the world population disappears without a trace, the show addresses this global-scale issue from the perspective of the inhabitants of a small town, following an array of fascinating characters as they try to come to terms with the inexplicable tragedy.

What Makes It Great

Different from what the synopsis implies, The Leftovers leaves the mystery of the departed entirely in the background to focus on the drama of those who stayed. With a sensitive approach, it addresses spirituality, faith, and loss like no other contemporary show did, always on the verge of the surreal despite its grounded narrative. The praise for Coon's performance is unquestionable: she plays Nora, a deeply hurt character who, against all odds, lost her entire family on the fateful day that changed the world. Stream on Max