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The lead actor in Smile (2022) is Sosie Bacon, who plays the protagonist, Dr. Rose Cotter. Given her distinctive look and her famous parents (actors Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick), it is very likely you have seen her in several high-profile television series or films.
While Smile was her first major starring role in a feature film, she has a significant resume. Here are the other projects she has appeared in:
Because Sosie Bacon was a "recurring" star in several massive streaming hits, many viewers recognize her from TV more than film:
If you don't recognize Sosie Bacon, you might be thinking of the male lead, Kyle Gallner, who plays Joel (Rose's ex-boyfriend and police officer). He is a prolific "Scream King" in the horror genre and has been in many famous projects:
Wikipedia explicitly lists Wishin' and Hopin' (2014) as one of Sosie Bacon's adult film appearances where she played Frances Funicello. This is a significant omission from a supposedly comprehensive filmography. The film featured recognizable actors like Molly Ringwald and Chevy Chase.
Here and Now was a significant HBO series where Sosie Bacon was a series regular (10 episodes) playing Kristen Bayer-Boatwright alongside Tim Robbins and Holly Hunter. This is a major omission given it was a high-profile HBO production from acclaimed creator Alan Ball, occurring between 13 Reasons Why and Mare of Easttown in her career timeline.
The AI Summary mentions she was a recurring star in 'several massive streaming hits' but completely omits Scream (MTV, 2015-2016) where she played Rachel Murray in 4-5 episodes. This is particularly notable because the summary does discuss Kyle Gallner's role in the 2022 Scream film, creating an inconsistency.
Story of a Girl (2017) was a notable TV film directed by her mother Kyra Sedgwick. Multiple sources including Rotten Tomatoes specifically mention this as significant because both mother and daughter were moved by the source material. The family connection makes this omission particularly notable.
While not a film or TV show, multiple sources mention her appearance in the off-Broadway musical Fiction in Photographs in 2012, which demonstrates her theatrical training and early professional work. Given the question asks about recognition, stage work could be relevant.
In November 2013, Sosie Bacon was crowned Miss Golden Globe 2014 by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. This high-profile role could contribute to viewer recognition and is mentioned in Wikipedia.
The AI Summary provides specific character names (like 'Mimi Webb Miller' in Narcos: Mexico, 'Colin Gray' in Jennifer's Body) that could not be verified in authoritative sources. A more rigorous approach would either verify these details or note them as unconfirmed.
The lead actor in Smile (2022) is Sosie Bacon, who plays Dr. Rose Cotter. Sosie Bacon is the daughter of actors Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick.
COMPLETE FILMOGRAPHY (Films):
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OTHER WORK:
Smile (2022) was indeed her first major studio starring role in a feature film, though she had previously played lead roles in independent productions like Off Season (2017) and had significant series regular roles in television.
REGARDING KYLE GALLNER:
Kyle Gallner plays Joel, Rose's ex-boyfriend, in Smile (2022). He is known for his work in horror films, earning the label 'scream king.' His notable roles include: