What Happened to Greta Lee?

Greta Lee, born on March 7, 1983, in Los Angeles, California, is an American actress of Korean descent. Her career began in theater, making her Broadway debut in the musical comedy 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' in 2007. She transitioned into television with early roles in shows like 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit' in 2006 and recurring appearances in HBO's 'Girls' from 2012 to 2016, and 'Nurse Jackie' from 2012 to 2013.

Lee's profile began to rise with significant roles in critically acclaimed television series. She starred as Maxine in the Netflix comedy-drama 'Russian Doll' from 2019 to 2022 and as Stella Bak in the Apple TV+ drama 'The Morning Show' from 2021 to 2025. Her performance in 'The Morning Show' earned her a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series. She also lent her voice to the character Lyla in 'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse' (2018) and reprised the role in its 2023 sequel, 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse'.

The pivotal moment in Lee's career came with her starring role as Nora in Celine Song's 2023 romantic drama 'Past Lives'. Her nuanced portrayal garnered widespread critical acclaim, earning her nominations for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama, a Critics' Choice Movie Award, and an Independent Spirit Award for Best Lead Performance. She won the Hollywood Critics Association Midseason Film Award for Best Actress for this role. This success cemented her status as a leading actress in Hollywood, a journey she has reflected on, noting the challenges of being a Korean woman in an industry that didn't always have a clear blueprint for her.

As of 2026, Greta Lee's career continues to flourish with multiple high-profile projects. She departed from 'The Morning Show' in October 2025, with her character Stella Bak exiting the series. On August 7, 2026, two of her films were released: the drama 'Late Fame', where she plays Gloria, an enigmatic actress, and the Netflix science fiction thriller 'The Last House', in which she stars alongside Wagner Moura as a family trapped in their home during a mysterious disaster. Lee also voiced the villain Lilypad in the Pixar animated film 'Toy Story 5', released in 2026. Furthermore, in July 2025, it was announced that Lee would make her directorial debut with Searchlight Pictures' adaptation of Monika Kim's psychological horror novel, 'The Eyes Are the Best Part', which she is also set to write. She is also slated to appear in 'Tron: Ares' (2025) and 'A House of Dynamite' (2025).