Molly Gordon Redefines The Complex Female Character For 2025
The triple-threat actor brings brutal honesty and deadpan humor to a permanently online generation
Poulami is an associate editor. She did her MA in English from Miranda House, University of Delhi and has qualified UGC-NET. She also holds a PG diploma in Editing and Publishing from Jadavpur University. Her journey as a content writer began in 2017 and since then, Poulami has garnered diverse interests along the way.
Read full bio of Poulami Nag
Image: Instagram
What does it mean to be a cult figure in 2025? For Molly Gordon, it means carving out a unique space in Hollywood as someone who delivers sharp-edged characters wrapped in girl-next-door packaging.
The Los Angeles native graces the cover of the second annual CULT100 issue, where she discusses her rise as one of entertainment’s most promising multi-hyphenates. Photographed by Cass Blackbird and styled by Studio And, Gordon appears in stunning editorial shots wearing pieces from Marc Jacobs and Loewe.
From Nyu Dropout To Scene Stealer
Just over a decade after dropping out of NYU, Gordon has established herself as a certified scene stealer in critically acclaimed films like ‘Theater Camp’ and ‘Shiva Baby.’ What makes her characters resonate in today’s digital landscape is her ability to balance seemingly incompatible qualities that social media demands: authentic self-expression alongside calculated self-awareness.
“Life’s too sad to not make funny things,” Gordon explains in the interview, highlighting her commitment to finding humor even in difficult subject matter.
Hollywood’s Next Unstoppable Triple Threat
With her solo directorial debut and first leading role on the horizon, Gordon is positioning herself as one of Hollywood’s most versatile talents. Unlike many in the industry who eventually choose one lane, she’s adamant about maintaining her status as a writer, actor, and director simultaneously.
“A lot of people end up leaving acting to focus just on directing or writing because once you’re seen as a female director, you don’t want to lose that label,” she tells the magazine. “There are only, like, five female directors out there.”
Her observation isn’t far from the truth. As the article points out, in the Academy Awards’ 97-year history, only ten women filmmakers have been nominated for or won the Best Director Oscar – a statistic that underscores the continuing gender disparity in Hollywood.
Gordon’s recent work on the acclaimed series ‘The Bear’ has further elevated her profile. In a post celebrating her involvement with the show, she expressed gratitude while maintaining her characteristic humor, mentioning both her “beautiful friends” and her “Empire CLS slippers” in the same breath.
The second annual CULT100 issue featuring Molly Gordon’s complete cover story is available for order now, offering readers deeper insights into one of Hollywood’s most intriguing rising stars – someone who understands that in 2025, being a cult figure means embracing complexity while never forgetting to make people laugh along the way.
Trivia
Read full bio of Poulami Nag
