Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Krysten Ritter
How Krysten Ritter built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Krysten Ritter is an American actress who transitioned from modeling to acting. She gained recognition for her roles in *Veronica Mars*, *Gilmore Girls*, and *Breaking Bad* as Jane Margolis, a role she later revisited in *El Camino*. Ritter's career further ascended when she starred in the sitcom *Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23*. A defining role came with her portrayal of Jessica Jones in the Marvel Cinematic Universe series *Jessica Jones* and *The Defenders*. More recently, she appeared in the Max miniseries *Love & Death*.
2001: Film Bit Parts
Starting in 2001, Krysten Ritter won bit parts in films.
2003: Mona Lisa Smile Role
In 2003, Krysten Ritter played a 1950s art history student in Mona Lisa Smile.
2005: Veronica Mars Appearance
In 2005, Krysten Ritter appeared on the UPN noir mystery series Veronica Mars.
2006: Off-Broadway Play Appearance
In 2006, Krysten Ritter appeared in All This Intimacy, a two-act, Off-Broadway play by Rajiv Joseph, at the Second Stage Theatre.
2006: Gilmore Girls Role
In 2006, Krysten Ritter appeared in the CW comedy drama series Gilmore Girls.
2006: Recurring Television Roles
In 2006, Krysten Ritter had recurring roles on Veronica Mars as Gia Goodman and on Gilmore Girls as Rory Gilmore's friend, Lucy.
2007: 27 Dresses Film Role
In 2007, Krysten Ritter played a role in the romantic comedy film 27 Dresses.
2007: Gilmore Girls End
In 2007, Krysten Ritter's role in the CW comedy drama series Gilmore Girls concluded.
2008: What Happens in Vegas Film Role
In 2008, Krysten Ritter appeared in the romantic comedy What Happens in Vegas.
2008: Supporting Roles in Romantic Comedies
In 2008, Krysten Ritter played supporting roles in What Happens in Vegas and 27 Dresses.
May 11, 2009: Gossip Girl Appearance
On May 11, 2009, Krysten Ritter was cast as a young Carol Rhodes in an episode of The CW's Gossip Girl, titled "Valley Girls."
2009: Breaking Bad Debut
In 2009, Krysten Ritter began her role as Jane Margolis on the AMC drama series Breaking Bad.
2009: Roles in Various Films
In 2009, Krysten Ritter co-starred in Confessions of a Shopaholic and The Last International Playboy, while also starring in How to Make Love to a Woman.
2009: Confessions of a Shopaholic Film Role
In 2009, Krysten Ritter co-starred with Isla Fisher in Confessions of a Shopaholic.
2009: Pilot and Web Series
In 2009, Krysten Ritter sold a television pilot titled Model Camp and appeared in the comedy web series Woke Up Dead.
January 2010: Killing Bono Filming
Beginning in January 2010, Krysten Ritter began filming for Killing Bono in Belfast and London.
2010: She's Out of My League Film Role
In 2010, Krysten Ritter appeared in the movie She's Out of My League.
2010: Breaking Bad Role Concludes
In 2010, Krysten Ritter's role as Jane Margolis on the AMC drama series Breaking Bad concluded.
February 2011: Apartment 23 Lead Role
In February 2011, Krysten Ritter landed the lead role in the ABC situation comedy Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23.
2011: Life Happens and Vamps roles
In 2011, Krysten Ritter co-wrote and starred in Life Happens and appeared in Vamps.
2011: All New People Role
In 2011, Krysten Ritter starred in the premiere of Zach Braff's play All New People at Second Stage.
2012: Apartment 23 Lead Role
In 2012, Krysten Ritter headlined the ABC sitcom Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23.
2012: Vamps Film Role
In 2012, Krysten Ritter played a role in the horror comedy Vamps.
2012: Ex Vivian Album Release
In 2012, the self-titled debut album of Krysten Ritter's indie rock duo Ex Vivian was released.
January 22, 2013: Apartment 23 Cancellation
On January 22, 2013, the series Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23, starring Krysten Ritter, was canceled after two seasons.
July 9, 2013: Asthma Film Role
On July 9, 2013, Krysten Ritter was announced to star in Jake Hoffman's directorial debut, Asthma, about the indie rock scene in New York City.
2013: NBC Comedy Pilot
In 2013, Krysten Ritter starred in two NBC television comedy pilots, one of which was Assistance, that were not picked up as network series.
2013: Apartment 23 End
In 2013, Krysten Ritter's lead role in the ABC sitcom Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23 came to an end.
February 2014: Mission Control Casting
In February 2014, Krysten Ritter was cast as Dr. Mary Kendricks in the astronaut-themed comedy Mission Control.
December 5, 2014: Jessica Jones Casting
On December 5, 2014, Krysten Ritter was cast to star in the Marvel Television series Jessica Jones as the title role.
2014: Listen Up Philip Film Role
In 2014, Krysten Ritter appeared in the comedy drama Listen Up Philip.
November 20, 2015: Jessica Jones Premiere
On November 20, 2015, all 13 episodes of the first season of Jessica Jones premiered on Netflix.
2015: Jessica Jones Series Debut
In 2015, Krysten Ritter began playing Jessica Jones on the superhero series Jessica Jones, set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
November 7, 2017: Bonfire Novel Release
On November 7, 2017, Krysten Ritter's debut novel, Bonfire, was released by Crown Archetype.
2017: The Hero Film Role
In 2017, Krysten Ritter acted in the comedy drama The Hero.
2017: The Defenders Appearance
In 2017, Krysten Ritter appeared in The Defenders, set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
2017: Bonfire Novel Release
In 2017, Krysten Ritter released her psychological thriller novel Bonfire.
2018: Jessica Jones Second Season
In 2018, Krysten Ritter returned for the second season of Jessica Jones.
2019: El Camino Appearance
In 2019, Krysten Ritter reprised her role as Jane Margolis in the spinoff film El Camino.
2021: Nightbooks Film Role
In 2021, Krysten Ritter played a role in the dark fantasy Nightbooks.
2023: Love & Death Appearance
In 2023, Krysten Ritter appeared in the Max miniseries Love & Death.
May 2025: Daredevil: Born Again Role
In May 2025, it was announced that Krysten Ritter would be reprising her role as Jessica Jones in the second season of Daredevil: Born Again on Disney+.
March 2026: Daredevil: Born Again Premiere
In March 2026, Daredevil: Born Again, where Krysten Ritter will reprise her role as Jessica Jones, is set to premiere on Disney+.
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