Who is Meredith Garretson? All you need to know about the American actress
Meredith Garretson is an American theatre, film, and television actress best known for her role as Kate Hawthorne in the TV series Resident Alien. She has appeared in a number of Hollywood TV shows and films, such as Elementary (2012) and Fosse Verdon (2019). She also is a founding member of the Society Theatre Company based in New York.
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Meredith Garretson is a talented actress on screen and is critically acclaimed, earning opportunities to work in several productions. She is a longtime art maker, theatre lover and classically trained in her craft. When not acting, she is an avid yoga practitioner, which she uses as a way to cope with pressure. She is also a vegan and enjoys running to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Meredith Garretson's profile summary
| Full name | Meredith Garretson |
| Gender | Female |
| Birth date | 27 April |
| Zodiac sign | Taurus |
| Place of birth | Washington D.C., United States |
| Current residence | Greenpoint, Brooklyn, New York, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Height | 5'4″ (163 cm) |
| Weight | 119 lbs (54 kgs) |
| Body measurements | 34-24-34 inches (86-61-86 cm) |
| Hair colour | Dark Brown |
| Eye colour | Dark brown |
| Siblings | 1 |
| Marital status | Married |
| Husband | Daniel Garretson |
| University | James Madison University and New York University |
| Profession | Theater, television and film actress |
| Meredith Garretson's net worth | $2 million |
| @meredithgarretson |
Meredith Garretson's biography
Meredith Garretson was born and raised in Washington, DC, to her parents Mark and Laurie Holcomb. She grew up alongside her sister Cassie and now lives in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, New York. She holds an American nationality and is a Christian.
How old is Meredith Garretson?
Meredith Garretson's age cannot be accurately determined as she remains closely guarded about her birth year. She, however, celebrates her birthday on the 27th of April, and her zodiac sign is Taurus.
Education
According to Meredith Garretson's Wiki, she attended James Madison University, where she initially studied photojournalism and took courses in pre-med, anthropology, and Spanish before shifting her focus to pursuing a career in acting.
She earned a BA in Theatre Arts before advancing her education and achieving a Master of Fine Arts in Acting from New York University. She received additional Meisner Technique training at the Maggie Flanigan Studio.
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Career
She can be described as a performer, as her acting talent has allowed her to participate in numerous TV shows. She made her acting debut in the film Blissestraße in 2011, where she played the character Rodney.
In her interview on the Too Opinionated podcast, she shared that she initially tried to avoid pursuing a career in acting but eventually embraced it after her freshman year.
I kind of tried to avoid being an actress...and I went to college, and I thought, okay... I'm going to be premed, and I was like well I speak Spanish maybe I'll be a language major...I couldn't get it yet.
Since then, she has appeared in other shows, including; The Offer, She Watches from the Woods, Dreams, Prodigal Son, Elementary, and The Good Fight. Her big break came in 2021 when she appeared as Kate Hawthorne in the television show Resident Alien.
Meredith Garretson's filmography
Below is a list of her acting credits according to her IMDb profile.
| Year | Movies/TV shows |
| Post production | Paint Made Flesh |
| 2024 | Friendship |
| 2021-2024 | Resident Alien |
| 2024 | Chicago Med |
| 2023 | New Amsterdam |
| 2022 | Stargirl |
| 2022 | The Offer |
| 2021 | She Watches from the Woods |
| 2019-2020 | Prodigal Son |
| 2019 | Fosse/Verdon |
| 2018 | Elementary |
| 2018 | The Good Fight |
| 2014 | Luanda-Kinshasa |
| 2013 | Two-Bit Taj Mahal |
| 2013 | C: 299, 792 Kilometers Per Second |
| 2011 | Blissestraße |
What is Meredith Garretson's role on Resident Alien?
Meredith Garretson plays the role of Kate Hawthorne on Resident Alien. Kate is the wife of Mayor Ben Hawthorne and a key character in the series. Throughout the show, her character deals with complex emotions and challenges, especially following the revelation that she was abducted by aliens and that her unborn child was taken during the abduction.
The third season of Resident Alien debuted on SYFY on February 14, with episodes available for streaming the following day on Peacock. A significant plot twist from the season 2 finale revealed that Mayor Ben Hawthorne had been abducted by aliens and that he and his wife Kate had a child who was taken from her womb.
To celebrate the show's return, Screen Rant interviewed Meredith Garretson and Levi Fiehler about the shocking season 2 finale and its implications for their characters in the upcoming season.
Meredith Garretson was asked how she felt about her unborn baby being alive and how she reacted to that revelation in the script and this is what she said:
When we were told about this direction, I was excited because it opened up so many possibilities. Both Ben and Kate deal with conflict differently—Ben tends to avoid it, while Kate confronts it—but there's this underlying feeling that something is wrong or out of place. Starting season 3 with no memory of the abduction or the loss of our child, but with a sense of unease and fear, provided a powerful foundation for the next season.
Resident Alien has been officially renewed for a fourth season. The show will now move from Syfy to its sister network, USA, which also entails significant budget reductions.
Who is Meredith Garretson's husband?
The American actress is married to her longtime boyfriend, Daniel Garretson, a photographer. They began dating in 2013, became engaged in August 2014 and married on 25th June 2016.
During Pride Month in June 2018, the actress revealed that she identifies as a queer woman. As she marked her second wedding anniversary with her husband, Danny, she expressed her gratitude in a heartfelt Instagram post, thanking him for accepting and loving every part of who she is.
Today we have been married for two years, and i am celebrating both our wedding anniversary and still celebrating PRIDE. i am so proud to be a queer woman, and i am so grateful to be loved by such a wonderful human being - who embraces ALL of me. two years later i am still sure that marrying you was the best decision i have ever made. i love you madly, danny. hope everyone had an amazing PRIDE week. @dgarcon #loveislove
What are Meredith Garretson's measurements?
Meredith Garretson from Chicago Med is 5 feet 4 inches (163 cm) tall and weighs 119 lbs (54 kg). Her body measures approximately 34-24-34 inches (86-61-86 cm).
Fast facts
- She spends time hiking and kayaking.
- She is a gramophone-tic synesthete
- She is queer.
- She attended Maggie Flanagan Studio drama school in New York City.
- The actress loves 1970s fashion, which helped her blend into her role as Ali MacGraw on The Offer.
- She is best friends with her Resident Alien co-star, actress Sara Tomko.
- She is a vegan and likes kale.
- She is a pet mom and is fond of her dog, Arlo.
- She is a yoga enthusiast and is good at athletic sports like swimming, figure skating, running, and lacrosse.
- Meredith Garretson helps promote products from a company named OSEA.
FAQs
- Who is Meredith Garretson? She is an American actress popularly known for appearing as Kate Hawthorne in the TV series Resident Alien.
- When is Meredith Garretson's birthday? She celebrates her birthday on 27th April yearly.
- Where is Meredith Garretson from? The actress hails from Washington, D.C., USA.
- Where does Meredith Garretson live? She currently lives in Greenpoint, New York.
- Who is Meredith Garretson married to? She is married to her longtime lover Daniel Garretson.
- What is Meredith Garretson's height? She is about 5 feet 4 inches (163 cm) tall.
- What is Meredith Garretson's ethnicity? The American actress is of white ethnicity.
- What is Meredith Garretson's Instagram? Her Instagram handle is @meredithgarretson. She has over 21k followers as of writing.
Meredith Garretson is vocal about her beliefs and constantly uses her platform to express her opinions. Police brutality and the Black Lives Matter movement are some of the topics she aims to raise awareness on. She also loves animals and is a pet parent to her fur baby Arlo who occasionally appears on her Instagram account.
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