Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Krysten Ritter

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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*.

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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.

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2005: Veronica Mars Appearance

In 2005, Krysten Ritter appeared on the UPN noir mystery series Veronica Mars.

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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.

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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.

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2007: 27 Dresses Film Role

In 2007, Krysten Ritter played a role in the romantic comedy film 27 Dresses.

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2007: Gilmore Girls End

In 2007, Krysten Ritter's role in the CW comedy drama series Gilmore Girls concluded.

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2008: What Happens in Vegas Film Role

In 2008, Krysten Ritter appeared in the romantic comedy What Happens in Vegas.

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2008: Supporting Roles in Romantic Comedies

In 2008, Krysten Ritter played supporting roles in What Happens in Vegas and 27 Dresses.

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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."

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2009: Breaking Bad Debut

In 2009, Krysten Ritter began her role as Jane Margolis on the AMC drama series Breaking Bad.

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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.

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2009: Confessions of a Shopaholic Film Role

In 2009, Krysten Ritter co-starred with Isla Fisher in Confessions of a Shopaholic.

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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.

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2010: She's Out of My League Film Role

In 2010, Krysten Ritter appeared in the movie She's Out of My League.

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2010: Breaking Bad Role Concludes

In 2010, Krysten Ritter's role as Jane Margolis on the AMC drama series Breaking Bad concluded.

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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.

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2011: Life Happens and Vamps roles

In 2011, Krysten Ritter co-wrote and starred in Life Happens and appeared in Vamps.

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2011: Starz Series Gravity

In 2011, Krysten Ritter starred in the Starz television series Gravity.

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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.

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2012: Vamps Film Role

In 2012, Krysten Ritter played a role in the horror comedy Vamps.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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2014: Listen Up Philip Film Role

In 2014, Krysten Ritter appeared in the comedy drama Listen Up Philip.

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November 20, 2015: Jessica Jones Premiere

On November 20, 2015, all 13 episodes of the first season of Jessica Jones premiered on Netflix.

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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.

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November 7, 2017: Bonfire Novel Release

On November 7, 2017, Krysten Ritter's debut novel, Bonfire, was released by Crown Archetype.

Bonfire: A Novel
Bonfire: A Novel

2017: The Hero Film Role

In 2017, Krysten Ritter acted in the comedy drama The Hero.

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2017: The Defenders Appearance

In 2017, Krysten Ritter appeared in The Defenders, set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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2017: Bonfire Novel Release

In 2017, Krysten Ritter released her psychological thriller novel Bonfire.

Bonfire: A Novel
Bonfire: A Novel

2018: Jessica Jones Second Season

In 2018, Krysten Ritter returned for the second season of Jessica Jones.

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2019: El Camino Appearance

In 2019, Krysten Ritter reprised her role as Jane Margolis in the spinoff film El Camino.

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2021: Nightbooks Film Role

In 2021, Krysten Ritter played a role in the dark fantasy Nightbooks.

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2023: Love & Death Appearance

In 2023, Krysten Ritter appeared in the Max miniseries Love & Death.

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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+.

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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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