Kristine Froseth
Kristine Froseth is an American-Norwegian actress and model born on September 21, 1995, in Summit, New Jersey, to Norwegian parents.[1] She gained prominence through supporting roles in films such as Sierra Burgess Is a Loser (2018) as Veronica and Apostle (2018) as Ffion, as well as lead roles in the Hulu miniseries Looking for Alaska (2019) as Alaska Young and the Netflix series The Society (2019) as Kelly Aldrich.[1] Froseth transitioned from modeling to acting, making her film debut in Rebel in the Rye (2017), and has since expanded into television, film, and stage work, including her Off-Broadway debut as Darcie in All Nighter (2025).[2] Raised between New Jersey and Oslo, Norway, due to her father's job, Froseth's bicultural upbringing influenced her early exposure to the arts, beginning her career as a model before pursuing acting in her early twenties.[2] Her breakthrough came with Hulu's adaptation of John Green's Looking for Alaska, where she portrayed the enigmatic protagonist, earning critical notice for her nuanced performance.[1] Subsequent roles highlighted her versatility, including the intense thriller How to Blow Up a Pipeline (2022) as Rowan and the period drama The Buccaneers (2023–present) on Apple TV+ as Nan St. George, a role that continued into the series' second season in 2025.[1][2] In recent years, Froseth has taken on more diverse projects, such as supporting parts in The Assistant (2019) as Sienna and Oh, Canada (2024), alongside her directorial debut with a short film in 2025 and the indie feature Desert Road (2025).[1][2][3] Based in New York with family ties in Oslo, she continues to balance her heritage in her professional choices, focusing on complex female characters across genres.[2]Biography
Early life
Kristine Froseth was born on September 21, 1995, in Summit, New Jersey, to Norwegian parents.[4][1] Her family, which includes two siblings, maintained strong ties to their Norwegian heritage while living in the United States.[2] Froseth's childhood was marked by frequent relocations between suburban New Jersey and rural areas near Oslo, Norway, such as Ås, where she experienced contrasting environments—from American suburbs to Norwegian countryside near Drøbak beaches.[5] These moves, occurring every three to four years, were driven by her father's work, fostering a bicultural upbringing that blended American and Norwegian influences, including language, traditions, and social dynamics from both countries.[5][2] Family travels between the two nations further reinforced her dual identity, as she navigated maintaining connections with friends across continents using tools like MSN messaging during her pre-teen years.[5] As a child and teenager, Froseth developed an early passion for horseback riding, competing in equestrian activities until the age of 19, which highlighted her active and outdoor-oriented youth influenced by her Norwegian roots.[2] She first encountered the world of modeling during her teenage years in Norway, marking an initial foray into public-facing creative pursuits before formal professional endeavors.[6]Personal life
Frøseth has been in a romantic relationship with English actor Guy Remmers since 2022, after they met while filming the Apple TV+ series The Buccaneers, in which they portrayed love interests Nan St. George and Theo, Duke of Tintagel, respectively.[7] The couple went public with their relationship in September 2023 via an Instagram Story shared by Froseth and have since attended events together, including the season 2 premiere of The Buccaneers in June 2025, though they did not pose for photos as a pair on that occasion.[7] As of August 2025, multiple outlets reported the pair as still dating.[8] Following her move from her childhood homes in New Jersey and Norway, Frøseth relocated to New York City to pursue her career and has been based in the Brooklyn neighborhood since at least 2018.[9] She maintains close ties to her Norwegian heritage, frequently visiting family in Oslo.[2] As a Norwegian-American, Frøseth is bilingual, fluent in both English and Norwegian, and has participated in interviews conducted in her native language.[10] She has expressed a preference for maintaining privacy regarding her personal affairs, rarely sharing extensive details about her relationships or daily life beyond professional contexts.[7]Career
Early career
Kristine Froseth entered the entertainment industry as a model, having been discovered at age 16 during an open casting call at a local mall in Norway.[9] She signed with IMG Models after being scouted in New Jersey, leading to early campaigns for brands including H&M, Miu Miu, and Armani, as well as her debut in the Fall/Winter 2012 issue of TWELV magazine.[11] These modeling opportunities, which began around age 15, provided her initial exposure in the fashion world and included appearances in music videos such as The Weeknd's "False Alarm" in 2016.[6] Transitioning to acting, Froseth made her screen debut in the web series Junior (2016), where she portrayed the character Jess alongside Lucia Ribisi.[12] This minor role marked her entry into performance work, following her modeling background but preceding more prominent projects. She followed this with her first feature film appearance in Rebel in the Rye (2017), directed by Danny Strong, playing Shirley Blaney in the J.D. Salinger biopic.[13] No formal acting training is documented from this period, though her early experiences built foundational skills through on-set immersion.[2]Film roles
Froseth's entry into feature films came in 2018 with supporting roles that highlighted her versatility across genres. In the Netflix romantic comedy Sierra Burgess Is a Loser, she portrayed Veronica, the popular cheerleader entangled in a case of mistaken identity and budding romance, marking her first collaboration with the streaming platform. That same year, she took on the role of Ffion in Gareth Evans's horror thriller Apostle, playing the daughter of a cult enforcer whose forbidden relationship adds tension to the film's exploration of religious fanaticism and island isolation, demonstrating her poise in atmospheric genre work.[14] Her performance in 2019's The Assistant, directed by Kitty Green, further established her in dramatic territory. As Sienna, the wide-eyed new assistant from out of town unwittingly drawn into a toxic workplace dynamic, Froseth conveyed quiet unease and innocence amid the film's unflinching depiction of power imbalances in a #MeToo-inspired setting, contributing to the movie's critical acclaim for its subtle tension.[15] By 2022, Froseth transitioned to leading roles that tackled bold personal and societal themes. In Lena Dunham's Sharp Stick, she starred as Sarah Jo, a naive 26-year-old caregiver embarking on a sexual awakening and complicated affair, embodying vulnerability and curiosity in a narrative probing female desire and self-discovery.[16] Similarly, in Daniel Goldhaber's eco-thriller How to Blow Up a Pipeline, she played Rowan, a restless member of a group of young activists plotting to sabotage an oil pipeline, capturing the character's ideological fervor and interpersonal strains in a story emphasizing radical environmental action and moral ambiguity. In 2024, Froseth continued to diversify with roles in festival-premiered films that garnered attention for their intensity. She led Desert Road as a woman trapped in a disorienting desert time loop following a car crash, delivering a compelling, physically demanding performance that anchored the sci-fi horror's psychological descent and earned praise at SXSW for its emotional depth.[17] In Paul Schrader's Oh, Canada, which debuted at Cannes, she portrayed the younger Alicia, the wife of a draft-dodging filmmaker, adding layers to the film's confessional flashbacks on regret and exile.[18] Looking ahead, Froseth is attached to the upcoming adaptation of Edith Wharton's The Age of Innocence, where she will play May Welland in a Netflix limited series exploring Gilded Age social constraints.[19] She is also set to star in Anna Biller's The Face of Horror, a 14th-century ghost story, and in Nicolas Winding Refn's Her Private Hell.[20][21]Television roles
Froseth's breakthrough in television came with her role as Kelly Aldrich in the Netflix dystopian drama The Society (2019), where she portrayed a popular high school student thrust into a leadership vacuum after the mysterious disappearance of adults from her town. As part of a diverse ensemble navigating themes of governance, morality, and social hierarchy, her character served as a moral anchor, balancing popularity with ethical decision-making in the face of societal collapse.[22][23] The series' streaming success on Netflix amplified her profile among young adult audiences, highlighting her ability to convey resilience in ensemble-driven narratives.[24] Later that year, Froseth took the lead role of Alaska Young in Hulu's eight-episode miniseries Looking for Alaska (2019), an adaptation of John Green's novel that centered on the enigmatic titular character—a rebellious, intellectually sharp teen at a boarding school whose complexities drive the story's exploration of love, loss, and identity. Her performance captured Alaska's multifaceted nature, blending vulnerability with defiance, and anchored the series' emotional arcs amid a tight-knit group of students grappling with tragedy.[25] The Hulu production's focus on youthful introspection and its streaming accessibility further solidified Froseth's reputation for portraying intricate young women in coming-of-age tales.[26] In 2022, Froseth appeared as the younger version of Betty Ford in the Showtime historical miniseries The First Lady, depicting the former First Lady from her teenage years through her late twenties, emphasizing her early independence and personal struggles before entering the political spotlight. Within the anthology format's ensemble, her portrayal contributed to the series' layered examination of influential women, interacting with established figures like Michelle Pfeiffer as the adult Ford.[27][28] This role marked her venture into period biography on a premium cable platform, showcasing her range in historical contexts. Froseth currently stars as Nan St. George in the Apple TV+ period drama The Buccaneers (2023–present), an adaptation of Edith Wharton's novel following a group of American heiresses navigating 1870s British high society through marriages and social intrigue. As the introspective and defiant protagonist, her character drives the ensemble's dynamics of friendship, romance, and class rebellion, evolving across seasons that blend sharp wit with emotional depth.[29][30] The series' ongoing renewal and streaming impact on Apple TV+ have highlighted Froseth's central presence in modern prestige television.[31]Theater and other projects
Froseth made her professional stage debut in 2025 as Darcie in the Off-Broadway world premiere of All Nighter, a play written by Natalie Margolin and directed by Jaki Bradley at the MCC Theater's Newman Mills Theater in New York City.[32] The production, which ran for a limited 12-week engagement from March 9 to May 18, 2025, explores themes of young female friendships, self-acceptance, and the pressures of college life, centering on a group of female roommates cramming for finals in an all-night study session that unravels their personal dynamics and vulnerabilities.[32] Froseth's portrayal of Darcie, a key member of the ensemble, drew from her own experiences to capture the character's introspective journey toward living authentically amid group tensions; she starred alongside Havana Rose Liu, Kathryn Gallagher, Julia Lester, and Alyah Chanelle Scott in this ensemble-driven drama produced by figures including Ben Platt.[32] In addition to her stage work, Froseth has appeared in several music videos, showcasing her versatility in narrative-driven visuals. Notable examples include her role as "The Girl" in The Weeknd's "False Alarm" (2016), a high-energy heist-themed video directed by Ilya Naishuller that blends action and romance, and as the lead in Vancouver Sleep Clinic's "Killing Me to Love You" (2016), a moody, introspective piece directed by David M. Helman exploring emotional turmoil in relationships.[33][34] She later featured in Del Water Gap's "Perfume" (2021), a romantic narrative video that highlights her expressive presence in indie music contexts.[35] Froseth has also built a notable modeling career, particularly as a brand ambassador for Chanel since 2019, when she was named the house's newest U.S. ambassador and debuted in couture at the Met Gala.[36] Her association with the brand began earlier, modeling in Chanel's Métiers d'Art collection in 2018 and attending key runway shows, including the Fall 2018 prêt-à-porter presentation, which marked her entry into high fashion events.[9] From 2021 onward, she continued to represent Chanel in campaigns and front-row appearances, such as the Spring/Summer 2020 Haute Couture show, while expanding to other labels like JW Anderson and Balenciaga for select events, blending her acting profile with fashion influence.[37][38]Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Rebel in the Rye | Shirley Holden | Danny Strong | Supporting |
| 2018 | Sierra Burgess Is a Loser | Veronica | Ian Samuels | Supporting |
| 2018 | Apostle | Ffion | Gareth Evans | Supporting |
| 2019 | Low Tide | Mary | Kevin Phillips | Supporting |
| 2019 | The Assistant | Sienna | Kitty Green | Supporting |
| 2019 | Prey | Madeleine | Darrah Brunstetter | Lead |
| 2021 | Birds of Paradise | Marine Durand | Sarah Adina Smith | Lead |
| 2022 | Sharp Stick | Sarah Jo | Lena Dunham | Supporting |
| 2022 | How to Blow Up a Pipeline | Rowan | Daniel Goldhaber | Supporting |
| 2024 | Oh, Canada | Alicia Fife | Paul Schrader | Supporting |
| 2024 | Desert Road | Woman | Shannon Triplett | Supporting |
| 2025 | Snorkeling | Jameson | Emil Nava | Lead[39] |
| TBA | The Face of Horror | Eleanor | Anna Biller | Lead (post-production) |
Television
Kristine Froseth began her television career with a lead role in the web series Junior, where she portrayed Jess across all 10 episodes.[41] In 2018, she starred as Nola Kellergan in the 10-episode Epix miniseries The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair.[42] Her breakthrough came in 2019 with the Netflix series The Society, in which she played Kelly Aldrich in all 10 episodes.[43] Also in 2019, Froseth led the Hulu miniseries Looking for Alaska as Alaska Young, appearing in all 8 episodes.[44] She made a guest appearance in 2022 as Coby Rae Dellum in the FX on Hulu anthology series American Horror Stories, specifically in the episode "Dollhouse."[45] That same year, Froseth recurred as young Betty Ford in three episodes of the Showtime miniseries The First Lady.[27] From 2023 to 2025, she has starred as Nan St. George in the Apple TV+ series The Buccaneers, appearing in all 16 episodes across two seasons.[46] In 2025, Froseth was cast as May Welland in the upcoming Netflix limited series adaptation of The Age of Innocence.[19]Theater
Kristine Froseth made her professional stage debut in the Off-Broadway premiere of Natalie Margolin's play All Nighter, directed by Jaki Bradley, at the Newman Mills Theater in the Robert W. Wilson MCC Theater Space in New York City.[47][48] She portrayed the role of Darcie, alongside co-stars Havana Rose Liu as Lizzy, Julia Lester, Kathryn Gallagher, and Alyah Chanelle Scott.[49][47] The production ran from previews beginning February 25, 2025, with an opening night on March 9, 2025, through May 18, 2025.[47][48]Music videos
Kristine Froseth has made notable appearances in music videos, primarily in supporting acting roles that highlight her early modeling and performance background.| Year | Artist | Song | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | The Weeknd | False Alarm | Hostage (young woman) [33] |
| 2016 | Vancouver Sleep Clinic | Killing Me to Love You | Girl |
| 2022 | Small Black | Nobody Loves You | Lead actress [50] |