Carrie Coon on Fame, Reddit Lurking and the Fight for Roles

Coon, who previously starred in The Leftovers and The Gilded Age, admitted she regularly reads reviews and haunts Reddit threads to gauge public perception. She views this habit as a way to detach herself from the subjective nature of criticism. By taking in both positive and negative feedback, she maintains a perspective that the discourse ultimately has little to do with her personal identity.

Despite her rising profile, Coon maintains a pragmatic view of her career trajectory. She jokingly described herself as having moved from the seventh option to the fourth, placing her at the top of the B-list. Even after the success of the HBO hit, she continues to fight for major roles, noting that she is still frequently offered unfinanced indie scripts. She expressed gratitude for the recognition she receives from fans, particularly those who approach her to discuss the emotional weight of The Leftovers, while acknowledging that she has yet to see a significant material shift in the types of projects coming her way.