Career Timeline of Monica Barbaro: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Monica Barbaro, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Monica Barbaro is an American actress who began her career with a dance background, earning a BFA in dance from NYU. She transitioned to acting, securing minor roles in film and television throughout the 2010s. Her breakthrough came with a significant role in the second season of Unreal (2016). Subsequently, she gained further recognition through television appearances in series like Chicago P.D., Chicago Justice, The Good Cop, and Splitting Up Together. Barbaro made her feature film debut in the independent movie The Cathedral (2021).

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2013: Lead role in It's Not About the Nail

In 2013, Monica Barbaro gained attention for her lead role in "It's Not About the Nail", a viral comedy short.

2016: Major role in Unreal

In 2016, Monica Barbaro landed her first major role in the second season of the TV series "Unreal". This marked a significant step in her early career.

2017: Television role in Chicago Justice

In 2017, Monica Barbaro continued her television career with a role in "Chicago Justice", which is part of Dick Wolf's Chicago franchise.

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2018: Television roles in The Good Cop and Splitting Up Together

In 2018, Monica Barbaro appeared in two television series: "The Good Cop" and "Splitting Up Together", expanding her presence on television.

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2018: Role in The Good Cop

In 2018, Monica Barbaro played Cora Vasquez on Netflix's "The Good Cop", alongside Josh Groban and Tony Danza.

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2019: Continued role in Splitting Up Together

In 2019, Monica Barbaro continued her recurring role in the ABC sitcom "Splitting Up Together."

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2021: Feature film debut in The Cathedral

In 2021, Monica Barbaro made her feature film debut in the independent film "The Cathedral".

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2022: Breakthrough role in Top Gun: Maverick

In 2022, Monica Barbaro had her breakthrough role with a supporting role in the action film "Top Gun: Maverick".

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2022: Portrayal of Lieutenant Natasha "Phoenix" Trace in Top Gun: Maverick

In 2022, Monica Barbaro portrayed Lieutenant Natasha "Phoenix" Trace, a naval aviator, in the blockbuster "Top Gun: Maverick".

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2023: Starring role in FUBAR

In 2023, Monica Barbaro starred in the Netflix action comedy series "FUBAR".

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2024: Role as Joan Baez in A Complete Unknown

In 2024, Monica Barbaro played Joan Baez in the biopic "A Complete Unknown".

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2024: Portrayal of Joan Baez in A Complete Unknown and Award Nominations

In 2024, Monica Barbaro played activist and folk singer Joan Baez in the movie "A Complete Unknown". She received nominations for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress and the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role for her performance.

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April 2025: Stage debut in Les Liaisons dangereuses

In April 2025, it was announced that Monica Barbaro would be making her stage debut in a West End revival of the French play "Les Liaisons dangereuses" at the National Theater.