The Inside Scoop on Katherine Langford, The "13 Reasons Why" Star | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Entertainment

The Inside Scoop on Katherine Langford, The "13 Reasons Why" Star

Who is the real Hannah Baker?

64
The Inside Scoop on Katherine Langford, The "13 Reasons Why" Star
google.com

Listening to Hannah Baker tell her life story through her 13 tapes after she committed suicide, you would have no idea that she's actually Australian. It wasn't until I watched a clip on the making of 13 Reasons Why, after I finished and discovered her strong accent. Katherine did not always have the dream of being an actress. In fact, that was her third choice. Going into the medical field was her first, but it was Lady Gaga who inspired her to further her love of music and acting after high school. Katherine had never worked in anything as extreme as this Netflix series she was about to take on. She actually interviewed in very short notice with the director through a Skype interview and was called to fly into California ten days after. She took extensive consideration to really get in touch with her character, Hannah Baker. She is now working on two movies that are in process of being made. She also studied at Australia's National Institute of Dramatic art and the Principle Academy of Performing Arts in Perth. She was already born to be in the spotlight, but this is where she had the opportunity to enhance her acting skills.

I know we all loved Hannah and Clay's relationship in the show. Well, they enjoyed it as well. The two of them got along on set and Katherine would say that whenever Dylan Minnette and her had a scene together it would put a smile on her face. There was no awkwardness between the two. Like all of the other actors in the show, Katherine agreed that the story needed to be straight forward and show as much detail as they were allowed. There were a few intense scenes in the show; such as the rape scene, but they needed to put you on the edge when you were watching. If you didn't feel a little at unease and uncomfortable, then you were not getting the true effect of what it is like to live through something so tragic. To unwind after filming such mentally and physically tiring scenes, she would watch Netflix. According to her, The Office was her go to. Can you blame her? She never really wanted to have her Instagram profile public to the world. She didn't want her social media to influence how people perceive her. She wanted to be known solely for her acting skills. It wasn't until Selena Gomez talked her into making her profile open to the public. When she did, it allowed her to connect with her fans on another level and their real life experiences with suicide. She really knows how to connect with people on and off the show. To top it all off, her Hollywood crush was Orlando Bloom growing up. How can you not love her?

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Featured

15 Mind-Bending Riddles

Hopefully they will make you laugh.

179070
 Ilistrated image of the planet and images of questions
StableDiffusion

I've been super busy lately with school work, studying, etc. Besides the fact that I do nothing but AP chemistry and AP economics, I constantly think of stupid questions that are almost impossible to answer. So, maybe you could answer them for me, and if not then we can both wonder what the answers to these 15 questions could be.

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

Most Epic Aurora Borealis Photos: October 2024

As if May wasn't enough, a truly spectacular Northern Lights show lit up the sky on Oct. 10, 2024

6251
stunning aurora borealis display over a forest of trees and lake
StableDiffusion

From sea to shining sea, the United States was uniquely positioned for an incredible Aurora Borealis display on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, going into Friday, Oct. 11.

It was the second time this year after an historic geomagnetic storm in May 2024. Those Northern Lights were visible in Europe and North America, just like this latest rendition.

Keep Reading...Show less
 silhouette of a woman on the beach at sunrise
StableDiffusion

Content warning: This article contains descriptions of suicide/suicidal thoughts.

When you are feeling down, please know that there are many reasons to keep living.

Keep Reading...Show less
Relationships

Power of Love Letters

I don't think I say it enough...

451803
Illistrated image of a letter with 2 red hearts
StableDiffusion

To My Loving Boyfriend,

  • Thank you for all that you do for me
  • Thank you for working through disagreements with me
  • Thank you for always supporting me
  • I appreciate you more than words can express
  • You have helped me grow and become a better person
  • I can't wait to see where life takes us next
  • I promise to cherish every moment with you
  • Thank you for being my best friend and confidante
  • I love you and everything you do

To start off, here's something I don't say nearly enough: thank you. Thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart. You do so much for me that I can't even put into words how much I appreciate everything you do - and have done - for me over the course of our relationship so far. While every couple has their fair share of tiffs and disagreements, thank you for getting through all of them with me and making us a better couple at the other end. With any argument, we don't just throw in the towel and say we're done, but we work towards a solution that puts us in a greater place each day. Thank you for always working with me and never giving up on us.

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

11 Signs You Grew Up In Hauppauge, NY

Because no one ever really leaves.

22908
Map of Hauppauge, New York
Google

Ah, yes, good old Hauppauge. We are that town in the dead center of Long Island that barely anyone knows how to pronounce unless they're from the town itself or live in a nearby area. Hauppauge is home to people of all kinds. We always have new families joining the community but honestly, the majority of the town is filled with people who never leave (high school alumni) and elders who have raised their kids here. Around the town, there are some just some landmarks and places that only the people of Hauppauge will ever understand the importance or even the annoyance of.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments