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- Carrie-Anne Moss ‘instantly got sick’ when she found out she got the part of Trinity in ‘The Matrix’ (businessinsider.com)
Carrie-Anne Moss, the iconic Trinity from “The Matrix,” is experiencing a career resurgence. After focusing on raising her three children, Moss is back in the spotlight with roles in the “Star Wars” series “The Acolyte” and the Netflix series “FUBAR” alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger.
In a recent interview, Moss admitted she almost rewatched “The Matrix” on a plane but refrained, jokingly concerned about fellow passengers thinking she was admiring herself. She reflected on the film’s enduring appeal, noting its layers of meaning that continue to unfold with time.
Moss described her role in “FUBAR” as surprisingly fun, a departure from previous work experiences. Playing Greta, an East German spy, she embraces the villainous character and the chance to explore a different side of her acting abilities.
The interview also delved into Moss’s early career, including her pre-“Matrix” struggles. She recounted waiting tables, modeling, and navigating the complexities of taxes as a young actress in Los Angeles. Landing the role of Trinity was a life-changing moment, so overwhelming that she vividly recalls getting sick immediately after receiving the good news.
Moss also discussed “Memento,” another complex film she starred in. Although initially puzzled by the script, a pivotal scene where her character, Natalie, manipulates Leonard solidified her decision to take the role.
The conversation shifted to motherhood and its impact on her career. Moss described the challenges of balancing acting with raising young children, recalling an incident where she was pulled over for breastfeeding her baby while being driven home from the set of “Disturbia.”
She admitted losing some ambition for acting while her children were young, prioritizing their needs above her career. Now that her children are older, Moss has rediscovered her passion for acting, describing a renewed sense of purpose and excitement for the craft.
She also reflected on the changes in the industry since she stepped back, noting the ubiquity of cell phones on set as a surprising example.
Finally, Moss touched on her role in “The Acolyte,” acknowledging that she knew her character’s demise would occur early in the series. She also shared a heartwarming anecdote about showing “The Matrix” to her children for the first time, finding humor in their surprise at seeing their mother as an action hero. She emphasized the importance of her children having their own identities, separate from her career in the spotlight.