'Pieces of Her': 5 things you didn't know about Academy Award winner Toni Collette

'Pieces of Her' follows the story of Andy, who soon discovers that her mother Laura is not who she thinks she is
Bella Heathcote as Andy Oliver, and Toni Collette as Laura Oliver in 'Pieces of Her' (Mark Rogers/ Netflix)
Bella Heathcote as Andy Oliver, and Toni Collette as Laura Oliver in 'Pieces of Her' (Mark Rogers/ Netflix)

What if everything you knew about a person you loved turned out to be a lie? Directed by Minkie Spiro, 'Pieces of Her' follows the story of Andy, who soon discovers that her mother Laura is not who she thinks she is. The synopsis of the series reads, "In a sleepy Georgia town, a random act of violence sets off an unexpected chain of events for 30-year-old Andy Oliver and her mother Laura. Desperate for answers, Andy embarks on a dangerous journey across America, drawing her towards the dark, hidden heart of her family."

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Toni Collette

Toni Collette stars as Laura Oliver in 'Pieces of Her'. Collette is an Australian actress, producer, singer, and songwriter. She has won multiple awards, such as a Golden Globe Award and a Primetime Emmy Award. She has also been nominated for an Academy Award, a Tony Award, and two British Academy Film Awards.

She was a part of the Sydney Theatre Company from 1990 to 1991, and appeared in 'A Little Night Music', 'King Lear' and was also in stage productions at the Belvoir Street Theatre.

Collette made her television debut in 1988 with 'Blah Blah Blah', a variety show, as a singer. Her feature film debut came in 1992 when she starred in 'The Efficiency Expert' alongside Anthony Hopkins and Russell Crowe.

She won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for playing Lynn Sear in 'The Sixth Sense'. Her recent works include 'Nightmare Alley', 'Stowaway', 'Odd Squad', 'Dust', 'I'm Thinking of Ending Things', 'Dream Horse', 'Unbelievable', 'Knives Out', and 'Velvet Buzzsaw'.

Toni Collette attends the 'Hearts Beat Loud' premiere at Pioneer Works in New York City (Theo Wargo/Getty Images)

David Wenham

David Wenham plays Jasper Queller in 'Pieces of Her'. He is an actor and producer, known for his works such as 'The Moth Effect', 'Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway', 'The Furnace', 'Cinema Quarantino: Das Bogroll', 'The Letter for the King', and 'Les Norton'.

Jessica Barden

Jessica Barden plays Jane in 'Pieces of Her'. Barden is an actress and her works include 'Robot Chicken', 'Pink Skies Ahead', 'Urban Myths', 'Holler', and 'Better Things'.



 

Bella Heathcote

Bella Heathcote plays Andy Oliver in 'Pieces of Her'. Her works include 'Bloom', 'Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens', 'Relic', 'Strange Angel', 'The Man in the High Castle', 'Professor Marston & the Wonder Women', and 'Fifty Shades Darker'.



 

Omari Hardwick

Omari Hardwick plays Gordon Oliver in 'Pieces of Her'. His works include 'Army of the Dead', 'That Damn Michael Che', 'Bronzeville', 'Spell', and 'Power'.



 

Joe Dempsie

Joe Dempsie plays Nick in 'Pieces of Her'. His works include 'Love, Death & Robots', 'Aftertaste', 'Adult Material', 'Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers', 'Deep State', and 'Game of Thrones'.



 

Jacob Scipio

Jacob Scipio plays Michael Vargas in 'Pieces of Her'. His works include 'Last Looks', 'Without Remorse', 'Bad Boys for Life', 'The Outpost', 'We Die Young', 'Bob the Builder', and 'Strike'.



 

Gil Birmingham

Gil Birmingham plays Charlie Bass in 'Pieces of Her'. His works include 'Yellowstone', 'Siren', 'NCIS: Los Angeles', 'Animal Kingdom', 'Saint Judy', 'The Boxcar Children - Surprise Island', 'Scalped', and 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt'.



 

Aaron Jeffery

Aaron Jeffery is an actor whose works include 'The Flood', 'Between Two Worlds', 'Moon Rock for Monday', and 'Palm Beach'. 



 


'Pieces of Her' releases on Netflix on March 4, 2022.

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