Euphoria has introduced a brand-new character in Season 3, and fans are eager to learn more about the actress behind Kitty. Warning: This article contains spoilers for Euphoria Season 3, episode 4.
The latest episode saw Rue (Zendaya) forced to become an informant for the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) after being caught with drugs. The DEA agents hoped to infiltrate Laurie's (Martha Kelly) drug operations, but Rue noted that Alamo (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje) had burned bridges with Laurie after killing her pet parakeet Paladin. Despite this, Rue returned to her job at the Silver Slipper strip club, wired with a special phone for the DEA to listen in.
While trying to act natural, Rue encountered Kitty, a new dancer from Kansas struggling with sex work. Concerned, Rue asked if someone was forcing her into the industry after finding her upset in the restroom.
Kitty is portrayed by Anna Van Patten, an actress known for roles in The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox and Gossip Girl. She has also appeared in Master, FBI: Most Wanted, Bussed, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, and The Wisdom Tooth. Euphoria marks one of her most prominent roles, with IMDb listing her in four episodes of Season 3.
Following her debut, Van Patten expressed gratitude on Instagram: "Kitty Likes To Dance hard to express in words eternally grateful thank you Sam thank you everyone involved for trusting me with Kitty @euphoria @hbo."
Born and raised in New York City, Van Patten attended Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School, according to US Weekly. She is the younger sister of actress Grace Van Patten (Nine Perfect Strangers, Boardwalk Empire) and daughter of director and actor Timothy Van Patten, known for Boardwalk Empire and The Sopranos.
Euphoria airs on HBO Max and NOW on Mondays in the UK.
