The actress, best known for her part in the 1991 film “My Girl” left Hollywood after receiving disparaging remarks about her appearance, including being labeled “too u.g.ly.”
Despite early criticism for her appearance, the Hollywood actress has thrived over the last 30 years.
Her breakthrough came in 1994 when she played Vada Sultenfuss in “My Girl” and its sequel “My Girl 2”. However, after multiple disappointments, she put her acting career on hold from 1999 to 2005 in order to focus on her college studies.
The actress and Macaulay Culkin working with tutor Leah Girolami during the filming of “My Girl,” on January 1, 1991 | Source: Getty Images
Furthermore, growing up in the public eye presented its challenges, including bad acne.
Producers brought her to dermatologists on a weekly basis, seeking to address her skin condition, which made her feel even more distant from acting.
The frequent pressure humiliated her, especially since she was still employed.
With few opportunities, she decided to seek an education, which she is still grateful for now. She went to the University of Chicago, where she extended her perspective outside Hollywood.
Following graduation, she worked as a fact-checker for Zagat and then as an editing assistant at HarperCollins. Despite her new career, the pull of entertainment persisted.
She enrolled in the Atlantic Acting School, inspired by her newfound love.
She has since appeared in acclaimed television shows such as “Veep” and “Halt and Catch Fire.”
In 2022, the actress played another notable part in the Netflix series “Inventing Anna.” The show, based on true events, portrays the story of Anna Delvey (also known as Anna Sorokin), a fictitious German heiress who duped New York’s elite.
Her return to the spotlight was only one component of a fruitful new chapter. In addition to her successful job, Anna Chlumsky enjoys being a dedicated wife and mother.
She met her husband, Shaun So, an Army veteran and entrepreneur, and they married in March 2008. They raise their two kids, Penelope and Clara, while she navigates the demands of Hollywood.
This combination of profession and family gave Anna a sense of fulfillment she had not anticipated. After the birth of her first kid, she acknowledged she didn’t expect to adore parenthood so much, saying it’s “so much better than you could ever imagine.”
The mother of two hopes that her girls will not feel compelled to enter the show business while they are still young.
The “Trading Mom” actress intends to encourage her children to pursue their passions but feels they should wait until they reach adulthood before beginning a professional career.
Anna is 44 years old, and fans still warmly remember her younger self.
Anna Chlumsky’s journey through Hollywood and beyond has been distinguished by personal development, uncompromising authenticity, and a return to a vocation she enjoys. Fans are excited to see what the next chapter has in store for her as she continues to thrive on and off-screen.
