Alexandra Daddario is a rising star in Hollywood, having appeared in popular films such as San Andreas and Baywatch, as well as TV shows like Why Women Kill

. However, it was her role in the hit show True Detective that really launched her career to new heights.

Despite having previously appeared in successful projects, Daddario had struggled to be taken seriously as an actress prior to landing the role in True Detective.

In a 2020 interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Daddario discussed how her role in True Detective was a game-changer for her career.

“Before True Detective, I was struggling to get taken seriously as an actress,” she said.

“I made a tactical decision to audition for a role on the show, and it paid off in a big way.”

Although she had already made a name for herself in Hollywood before True Detective, with small roles in the Percy Jackson films and leading Texas Chainsaw 3D, Daddario was determined to prove that she had more to offer the industry.

“I was expected to show the industry that I had even more to go, and True Detective had the money for me,” she said during a celebration of the debut of The White Lotus on HBO.

Daddario credits her role in True Detective, which included a memorable nude scene, with launching her career to new heights.

“I didn’t expect to have what I had happen, which was – it’s a long time ago now – getting nkd on a show where I didn’t have a huge role,” she said.

“And then, of course, that episode aired and my manager called, and I’ll never forget it, I was sitting on my boyfriend’s couch and she calls me in the morning after the episode aired and she was like, ‘The phone’s been ringing off the hook all morning.

The phone won’t stop ringing!’ And all of a sudden, everyone in town wanted to meet with me, and then I booked San Andreas.”

Despite the unexpected success of her role in True Detective, Daddario remains grounded and focused on her craft.

“If they want me, they’ll call me,” she said. “And if not, I need to build a rich enough life apart from that to be happy.”

Daddario also reflected on how her role in True Detective exceeded her expectations, even earning her an invitation to the Emmys.

“It was only afterward in retrospect when I was at the Emmys that I was like, ‘Wow, I’m a big enough part of this show to be invited to the Emmys on behalf of the show even though I’m not nominated.’

But it was just something that I don’t think anybody expected including myself.”

In 2021, Daddario continued to build on her success with a starring role in the hit show The White Lotus.

She plays the character of Rachel, a journalist and newlywed on her honeymoon.

The show has been widely praised by audiences and critics alike, further cementing Daddario’s status as a rising star in Hollywood.

Despite her success, Daddario remains humble and focused on her craft.

“I just want to continue to work on projects that I’m passionate about,” she said.

“And hopefully, they’ll be successful and people will enjoy them.”

Daddario’s success serves as a testament to the power of hard work and perseverance in the entertainment industry.

By taking a tactical approach to her career and constantly striving to improve, she has proven that anything is possible with dedication and determination.