“I admire actresses who are willing to jettison the easy route toward exposure and commercial success as an actor in favor or a slow burn, choosing projects carefully, and building an artistic practice over time that feels specific to who they are as artists.”

American actress, model, and writer

Hari Nef is an American actress, model, and writer. She came to wider attention for playing Gittel in the Amazon original series Transparent, and in 2016 she was nominated with the ensemble for a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance in a Comedy Series. As a performer and writer, Nef is known for work across screen, fashion, and the page. Her profile rose with Transparent, and her public voice has made her a notable figure in contemporary culture.