Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role 2016
Brie Larson Room 2016
SEX WORKER ROLE
Kate Gregson in United States of Tara 2010
Character Is A Webcam Model/Video Performer
Brie Larson in United States of Tara 2010
The dramedy “The United States of Tara” centers on Tara Gregson (played by Toni Collette), a mother and freedom loving artist from the suburbs who struggles with dissociative identity disorder.
Brie Larson plays the part of Kate Gregson, the daughter of the main character in this series. During the second season, Kate has finished her General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and is no longer attending school. However, what should Kate do now? She explores various employment paths to ascertain which career route will lead to success. One activity she engages in is working as a webcam performer. Kate dresses up as Princess Valhalla Hawkwind and performs sexual activities for unknown individuals on the internet. In exchange, she receives substantial monetary rewards for her services.
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