Anna Van Patten Talks 'Euphoria' Debut and Famous Family
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Anna Van Patten, from the Hollywood Van Patten family, recently debuted on the show Euphoria, playing Kitty, a stripper who faces a traumatic encounter, marking a notable role in her acting career.
- Despite her famous lineage, including her uncle Dick Van Patten and father Tim Van Patten, Anna has carved her own path with roles in shows like Gossip Girl and The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox, often working alongside her sister Grace.
- Anna prepared for her Euphoria role by taking pole-dancing lessons and researching strip club culture, emphasizing the support she received during filming difficult scenes.
- Growing up around her father Tim Van Patten’s directing career, Anna frequently visited sets and has aspirations to direct herself, having taken directing classes in college.
- Anna fondly recalls her late uncle Dick Van Patten and shares that her younger sister is currently deciding between pursuing acting or basketball, with family encouraging the latter first.
